Metabolic GP - Diabetes Educator

Location: 1 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LX, UK

About metabolic:

Metabolic is a pioneering healthcare facility that integrates advanced technology with patient-centric care to revolutionize diabetes management. Our approach combines medical expertise with digital health solutions, ensuring patients receive personalized, high-quality care.

We are committed to building a team of passionate clinicians who embrace innovation and believe in empowering patients to take control of their metabolic health through education, technology, and evidence-based medicine.

Job summary:

The General Practitioner (GP) – Diabetes Educator will play a key role in the comprehensive care of patients with diabetes and related metabolic conditions. The role combines clinical expertise as a licensed GP with specialized responsibilities in diabetes education, patient counselling, and lifestyle modification support.

Working closely with endocrinologists, dietitians, lifestyle coaches, and other healthcare professionals, the GP will ensure patients receive holistic and evidence-based care to improve outcomes and long-term quality of life. This is a high-impact clinical and educational role suited to a motivated GP who is passionate about diabetes care and thrives in a multidisciplinary, technology-enabled environment.

Key reaponsibilities:

1.Clinical Care:

• Provide clinical consultations and ongoing management for patients with diabetes and related metabolic conditions, under the supervision of the Medical Director and in collaboration with the endocrinology team.
• Assess patients' medical history, lifestyle, and current treatment plans to deliver personalized, evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the initiation and titration of diabetes medications and insulin therapy in accordance with clinical protocols and under specialist guidance.
• Monitor and document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system ensuring accurate clinical documentation in line with GDPR, UK data protection regulations, and record-keeping standards
• Adhere to GMC standards of good clinical practice and maintain up-to-date revalidation and CPD requirements.

2.Diabetes Education & Patient Support:

• Deliver structured diabetes education sessions covering self-management, blood glucose monitoring, medication adherence, nutrition, physical activity, and complication prevention – drawing on established frameworks such as DESMOND and DAFNE.
• Counsel patients and their families on disease management, lifestyle modification, and behaviour change using motivational interviewing techniques.
• Educate patients on the use of medical devices including Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and glucometers, as well as digital health tools used at metabolic.
• Tailor education approaches to individual patient needs, health literacy levels, and cultural backgrounds.

3. Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with other clinician teams to design and implement individualized, holistic care plans.
• Participate in regular multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, clinical case reviews, and care pathway development.
• Liaise with referring GPs and external healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.

4. Quality, Research & Development:

• Participate in awareness programmes, workshops, and community initiatives promoting diabetes education and prevention.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes, clinical audits, and research activities within the diabetes centre.
• Support the development and review of clinical guidelines and patient education materials.
• Stay current with the latest NICE guidelines, ADA/EASD standards, and best practices in diabetes management and patient education.
• Understand, follow, and actively support all infection control programmes and clinical governance requirements.
• Clinical Governance & Compliance : Work within the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), GMC Good Medical Practice, NICE guidance, and internal clinical governance frameworks.
• Participate in incident reporting, significant event reviews, safeguarding processes, infection prevention and control programmes, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support safe prescribing practices, medicines optimisation, and clinical risk management processes.
• Participate in audits, peer review, and ongoing service development to support continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications & requirements:

Essential:

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) with full GMC registration and a licence to practise on the GP Register.
• Full registration with the GMC (UK) or equivalent medical regulatory body, with a licence to practise and satisfactory revalidation status.
• Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes, Endocrinology, or a related field (e.g., PgCert, PgDip).
• Minimum 2–3 years post-qualification clinical experience, ideally with patients with diabetes or chronic disease management.
• Demonstrable knowledge of diabetes medications, monitoring devices, lifestyle interventions, and patient-centred care models.
• Proficiency in EHR systems and digital health tools.
• Excellent communication, counselling, and patient education skills with the ability to motivate and engage diverse patient populations.
• Strong organisational, documentation, and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary, technology-enabled healthcare environment.

Preferred / Desirable:

• Certification or demonstrable training in Diabetes Education (e.g., CDCES, Diabetes UK accredited educator, DAFNE/DESMOND facilitator, or equivalent).
• Experience with structured diabetes education programmes (e.g., DESMOND, DAFNE, X-PERT, or equivalent).
• Experience with CGMs, insulin pumps, and digital health technology.
• Experience with quality improvement, clinical audit, or research in a diabetes or chronic disease setting.
• Arabic language skills (advantageous but not essential).
• Prior experience in a private clinic or international healthcare setting.

Why join metabolic:

• Work at the forefront of technology-enabled diabetes care in one of the UK's most innovative metabolic health clinics.
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team with access to advanced CGM technology, digital health platforms, and specialist support.
• Competitive remuneration package, annual leave, and CME allowance.
• Structured CPD opportunities, access to international diabetes conferences, and a clear pathway for clinical development.
• Supportive work environment that values clinical excellence, patient empowerment, and continuous improvement.

Our team and culture:

At metabolic, we believe exceptional patient outcomes are built on clinical excellence, compassionate care, and teamwork. You will be joining a team of dedicated specialists who share a common purpose: transforming how diabetes is managed in the UK and beyond.

We actively invest in our people through CPD support, mentorship, and regular clinical learning opportunities. We also hold ourselves accountable through rigorous clinical governance, quality standards, and a commitment to evidence-based practice – aligned with both UK (NICE/GMC) and international (ADA/EASD) guidelines.