Senior Clinical Fellow in Infectious Diseases
Job summary
We are seeking one senior clinical fellows/registrar to work within our clinical infectious diseases service based at the Royal Free Hospital site to start from September 2026 for 6 months. Later starts will be considered if they meet service requirements.
The Infectious Diseases Department at the Royal Free hospital has an international reputation in clinical infectious diseases including management of high consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs).
Specialist interests in the department of Infection include HCIDs, tuberculosis, management of chronic bone and joint infections, HIV and viral hepatitis co-infections, fungal infections in immunocompromised patients and antibiotic stewardship.
The unit has in-patient beds on Ward 11 South and Ward 11 North. An inpatient review service is provided for the hospital and patients may be joint managed with other subspecialist teams on the appropriate based wards. The Outpatient antibiotic service (OPAT) is run jointly between ID and microbiology. Day-time duties will include infectious diseases ward work, with cross-cover provided to Microbiology and Virology. There will be exposure to Tuberculosis and Chronic Infection clinics.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shred commitments
Education & professional Qualification
Essential
- Current GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent Postgraduate degree
- Full MRCP(UK)
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, BSc, PhD or MD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent
- Experience at CT/ST level of managing patients with a range of infectious diseases
Academic Skills
Essential
- Fluency in English
- Computer Literacy
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Understanding of research methodology
- Relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competence at core-completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in-patients and outpatients
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the core curriculum)
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate and to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk and an understanding of clinical governance
- Current ALS certification or equivalent
- Skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (eg ALERT, IMPACT certification)
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Able to work both independently and as part of team
- Resourceful and imaginative