Clinical Fellow in Infectious Diseases

Clinical Fellow in Infectious Diseases (SHO)This post is based on the Infectious Diseases ward at St Mary's Hospital and is offered as two consecutive six-month appointments, commencing in February 2026 and August 2026 respectively. Alternatively, the post may be undertaken as a single twelve-month appointment. The position is designed for doctors with SHO-level experience who are seeking to develop their careers in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, or Virology.Main duties of the jobThe role involves supporting infectious diseases ward cover in collaboration with IMT 1, including cross-cover during annual or study leave. You will provide high-quality care to inpatients and outpatients, actively participate in clinical activities such as ward rounds, clinics, and multidisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to departmental initiatives including teaching, audit, quality improvement, and academic seminars. This position offers the opportunity to gain extensive experience and knowledge in managing a wide range of infectious diseases.About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You\'ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Job responsibilitiesThe post-holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients with infectious diseases, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. Working under the supervision of the consultant of the month and alongside registrars and an IMT1 SHO, the role involves supporting ward cover, including cross-cover during annual or study leave, and actively participating in all aspects of clinical care. This includes ward rounds, ward work, weekly infectious diseases clinics, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings such as TB, ID-Microbiology, and Radiology MDTs.In addition to clinical duties, the post-holder will contribute to departmental activities, including teaching, audit, quality improvement projects, and academic seminars. Clear documentation and effective communication within the MDT are essential. The fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience and develop expertise in managing a wide range of infectious diseases within a dynamic and supportive team environment.Person SpecificationQualificationsPrimary medical qualificationFull GMC registrationMRCP or equivalentOther RequirementsAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary teamUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governanceUnderstanding and experience of audit projectsAbility to critically appraised a paperEvidence of service auditExperience of junior team rota & annual leave coordinationEvidence of academic trainingTraining in research methodologyExperienceGood history & examination skillsAble to formulate a working diagnosisAble to order appropriate investigationsImage interpretation relevant to practiceAcknowledge own limitations knowing when to appropriately seek assistance from senior colleaguesExperience of doing shifts at SHO levelExperience of working as an SHO in infectious diseasesClinical skills/KnowledgeClinical skills, experience and interest in Infectious diseasesBroad based medical knowledgeExperience of working in the NHSParticular interest in Infectious diseasesOther RequirementsAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary teamUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governanceUnderstanding and experience of audit projectsAbility to critically appraised a paperEvidence of service auditExperience of junior team rota & annual leave coordinationEvidence of academic trainingTraining in research methodologyDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Depending on experience £44,170 - £67,610 per annum plus London Weighting #J-18808-Ljbffr