Consultant Infection Specialist | University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

University College London Hospital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a Consultant Infection Specialist to specialize in tropical medicine and parasitology. You will be responsible for delivering outpatient clinics, providing clinical advice on parasitic infections, and supervising resident doctors. The position allows for flexibility alongside other commitments. Application closes on 4 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Consultant Infection Specialist with a focus on tropical medicine and parasitology.
• Experience with managing complex infection cases and providing national-level clinical advice.
• Expertise in educational supervision and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient parasitology and tropical medicine clinics.
• Provide consultant-led inpatient care, managing complex infection cases.
• Deliver teaching and training for resident doctors and specialty trainees.

Job description

Consultant Infection Specialist – Tropical Medicine & Parasitology

Consultant Infection Specialist with a focus on tropical medicine and parasitology. A unique opportunity has arisen for a 4 PA Consultant in Infection with a specialist focus on Tropical Medicine and Parasitology at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases (HTD), part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH).

Overview

This post will enhance consultant service delivery within the NHS England Highly Specialist Tropical Medicine and Parasitology Service, with a particular emphasis on the Clinical Parasitology Service and participation in associated national multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings. The successful candidate will join a dynamic multi‑disciplinary team comprising Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Consultants, Clinical Parasitologists, Tropical Dermatologists, Specialist Pharmacists, Nurse Specialists, and Laboratory Scientists.

Post is ideal for a Consultant seeking a flexible specialist role, potentially alongside academic, clinical, or educational commitments elsewhere.

Responsibilities

Direct Clinical Care (3 PAs)

• Deliver outpatient parasitology and tropical medicine clinics, providing expert assessment and management of parasitic infections.
• Provide national‑level clinical advice on the diagnosis and management of parasitic infections.
• Participate in and chair national Parasitology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• Supervise Parasitology Resident doctors and Clinical Nurse Specialists, supporting patient management and nurse‑led clinics.
• Provide consultant‑led inpatient care on Ward T08, managing complex infection cases, including tropical infections, community‑acquired and hospital‑acquired infections, and infections in immunocompromised patients (including HIV).
• Participate in the inpatient on‑call rota (approximately 1 in 24, averaged annually).

Supporting Professional Activities (1 PA)

• Contribute to national and local guidelines in parasitology and tropical medicine.
• Deliver teaching and training for resident doctors, specialty trainees, and national specialist groups.
• Undertake educational supervision, audit, quality improvement, and clinical governance activities.
• Participate in consultants’ monthly meetings and maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Application Details

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. The advert closes on Thursday 4 Dec 2025.