Clinical Advisor role supporting Type 1 Diabetes innovation
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2212 (67% match) is an eligible occupation, and Health Innovation East is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) or SOC 2259 (Other health professionals not elsewhere classified). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2212 Specialist medical practitioners Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2233 Registered specialist nurses Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2259 Other health professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Health Innovation East (HIE) is seeking an experienced senior clinical leader to provide expert clinical advice and support to the delivery of a regional Type1 Diabetes transformation programme. Working as part of the HIE team, the Clinical Advisor will offer independent clinical advice and insight to support the adoption of evidence-based innovation and improvements in care for people living with Type 1 Diabetes. The role will focus particularly on supporting implementation of Hybrid Closed Loop (HCL) technologies and engaging clinical stakeholders across the East of England to enable effective, equitable and sustainable change but the role may require supporting other diabetes-related activity if appropriate.
The postholder will act as a trusted clinical ambassador, building relationships across NHS organisations and helping to translate national priorities into practical local action.
Person Specification
Essential
- Registered healthcare professional (GMC, NMC or HCPC).
- Consultant Diabetologist/Endocrinologist, Senior Diabetes Specialist Nurse, or equivalent senior clinical leader with significant experience in Type 1 Diabetes care.
- Strong understanding of current diabetes policy and clinical guidance, including Hybrid Closed Loop technologies.
- Experience of influencing and engaging stakeholders across organisational boundaries.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and influence without direct authority.
- Ability to provide strategic clinical advice, balancing evidence, operational realities and patient outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience of service transformation or quality improvement.
- Experience of regional or system-wide programmes.
- Knowledge of Integrated Care Systems and the wider NHS landscape.
Working Arrangements
- Sessional appointment.
- Fixed-term, secondment or associate arrangement.
- Flexible hybrid working with occasional travel across the East of England.
- Remuneration commensurate with experience and seniority.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Health Innovation East, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Specialist medical practitioners (SOC 2212) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~191k in sample- Middle half £62,556–115,960
- Median £82,888
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