Clinical Fellow in Infectious Diseases (CT1/2)

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Clinical Fellow in Infectious Diseases (CT1/2)

Fixed Term x 2 x 6mth Posts:

1. 6 Aug 2025 - 3 Feb 2026
2. 4 Feb 2026 - 4 Aug 2026

Interviews in person 7th May 2025.

Please note that this vacancy will now close at 12 noon on 10th April 2025.

This appointment is an excellent opportunity for physician trainees aiming to gain experience in Infectious Diseases (ID). A suitable candidate would have recently completed (or be expected to complete prior to the start date) F2 training (or equivalent) and be available to start on the dates stated above (6 August 2025 to 3 Feb 2026 or 4 Feb 2026 to 4 August 2026).

The primary role of the post holder is to provide clinical care for patients on the ID ward at St Thomas' Hospital. You will work alongside and be supported by an F1, an ID ST3+ and an ID/GIM consultant to care for patients with a mixture of infectious diseases and general medical conditions.

We are also an airborne High Consequence Infectious Diseases Centre (HCID). The post holder would have opportunities to undertake training and support this service in the case of an admission. We are an unusual infectious diseases unit in our very close working with microbiology, virology and infection prevention and control. You'll attend weekly clinical case meetings and help train junior staff. This role is ideal for those interested in infectious diseases, microbiology, virology, research, or medicine.

Posts and work patterns follow EWTD guidelines.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will join the Infectious Diseases team based at the St Thomas' Hospital site. It is a requirement of your employment that you will be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, either on an ongoing or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

The Post:

You will support an inpatient ID service, working to care for patients with a mixture of infectious diseases and general medical conditions. You would be expected to attend/present to the weekly academic infection meetings, the weekly clinical case meeting and a biweekly ID virtual round. You will attend and contribute to educational activities e.g. departmental meetings, staff training, multidisciplinary meetings, journal clubs etc. All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal. You will be allocated an education supervisor, clinical supervisor and responsible officer. You will contribute to the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her. All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity.

There is a contractual obligation on employers to monitor working hours through robust local monitoring arrangements supported by national guidance, and on individual doctors to co-operate with those monitoring arrangements. All posts and working patterns are under constant review in line with EWTD guidelines. This post is a very short post and as such immediate availability is required.

About Us

The role is within the Infection Directorate. This incorporates the overlapping services of Clinical Infectious Diseases (delivered by the full range of Infection specialists) and Infection Prevention and Control. Its research functions are undertaken with the Centre for Clinical Infectious Disease and Diagnostics Research (CIDR) facility co-located with the Directorate of Infection staff. A team of Infectious Diseases/General Internal Medicine (ID/GIM) consultants within the dept of Clinical Infectious Diseases between them run the ID/GIM ward, Hillyers ward, as well as part of the Infection clinical consult service (St Thomas' ID consults).

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £61,825 a year per annum excl LZ

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4788

Job locations

St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will join the Infectious Diseases team currently based at the St Thomas Hospital site. As post holder, it is a requirement of your employment that you will be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, either on an ongoing or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications And Training Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration and hold a licence to practise
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent by expected start date

Desirable

• Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene or equivalent post-graduate qualification applicable to the role

Clinical experience Essential

• Ability to apply clinical knowledge and judgement to problems to (i) prioritise clinical need, (ii) maximise safety and minimise risk, (iii) manage an acutely ill patient (iv) discuss and appropriately escalate

Desirable

• Experience of managing patients on an acute unselected medical take
• Experience of managing infections in a range of patient groups

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to prioritise clinical need

Desirable

• Ability to work without direct supervision where appropriate

Management: Essential

• Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management

Desirable

• Evidence of undertaking a QIP or audit and completing the cycle

Other Essential

• Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council and adherent to appraisal processes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Thomas' Hospital, Westminster bridge Road, London, SE1 7EH

Employer's website

https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx