Higher Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Infectious Diseases

NHS; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Infectious Diseases. The role offers full-time hours with on-call duties and focuses on delivering high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess an MRCP Part 1, at least 2 years of NHS experience, and a special interest in Infectious Diseases. The position involves clinical supervision and participation in departmental operations.

Benefits

Standard study leave for NHS doctors

Full-time contractual terms and conditions

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in the NHS.
• Completed Core Medical / Internal Medical or equivalent experience > 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients.
• Participate in the running of the department/ward.
• Provide clinical supervision of Junior doctors.
• Provide senior medical input for the on-call Medical Team.
• Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators.

Skills

UK Experience > 2 years

Special Interest in Infectious Diseases Specialty

Understanding and interest in research

Education

MRCP Part 1

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Higher Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Infectious Diseases

The closing date is 18 November 2025

Please read the advert and job description carefully and only apply if you meet the minimum criteria or you will not be shortlisted.

Job summary

Senior Clinical Fellow (IM3 or ST3+)

Department of Infectious Diseases

University Hospitals of Leicester

Minimum Criteria: MRCP Part 1 (Passed), UK Experience > 2 years, Special Interest in Infectious Diseases Specialty.

Primary Base: Leicester Royal Infirmary & Leicester General Hospital

Department: Infectious Diseases (Ward 35 & OPD)

Rota: Full time with oncalls (Nights, Long Days, Weekends etc.)

You will be allocated a Clinical Supervisor, Educational Supervisor and be supported with your continued professional development.

You will receive the standard study leave and annual leave entitlement for NHS Doctors as per the contractual Terms and Conditions of Service.

You will be expected to work at the level of a middle grade registrar.

A supernumerary shadowing period of 4 weeks will be offered to overseas candidates, upon negotiation of appointment.

Main duties of the job

The responsibilities of the post are identical to that of a middle grade IM3 or SPR in Medicine.

The main duties and responsibilities of this post are to

• Ensure a safe and high standard of care of all patients
• Participate in the running of the department/ward
• Provide clinical supervision of Junior doctors on medical wards &/or in the on-call team
• Provide senior medical input for the on-call Medical Team (especially Out of Hours) and potentially lead the cardiac arrest team
• Assist with achieving the DOH Clinical Quality Indicators

The ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team is essential to this post. You will participate in operational and research projects and the teaching of the Senior House Officers, Medical Students, Nursing staff and other Ancillary staff.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Job responsibilities

GENERAL DUTIES

In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees at UHL NHS Trust are expected to comply with the general duties detailed below:

• All employees are subject to the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act. The post holder is required to ensure that as an employee, his or her work methods do not endanger other people or themselves.
• All employees are subject to the requirements of the Data Protection Act and must maintain strict confidentiality in respect of patients and staff records.
• All employees must comply with the Trust's equality and diversity policies and must not discriminate, against individuals or groups on the basis of their age, disability, gender, marital status, membership or non membership of a trade union, race, religion, domestic circumstances, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, social and employment status, HIV status, or people who are undergoing or have undergone gender re‑assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity or any other grounds which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
• This job description is not to be taken as an exhaustive list of duties and it may be reviewed in the light of changed service needs and development. Any changes will be fully discussed with the post holder. The post holder will be required to carry out the duties appropriate to the grade and scope of the post.
• In order to ensure the Trust's ability to respond to changes in the needs of the service, after appropriate consultation and discussion with you (including consideration of personal circumstances, current skills, abilities and career development) the Trust may make a change to your location, duties and responsibilities that are deemed reasonable in the circumstances.
• Your normal place of work will be IDU, Leicester Royal Infirmary, and will be confirmed in Section 1 of your contract, but you may be required to work in other locations of the Trust. In particular, flexibility is required across the three main Hospital sites (Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital, Glenfield Hospital). Excess travel reimbursement will not apply for a permanent/temporary change to base.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP Part 1
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Full MRCP Membership (Part 1+ 2 +PACES)

Experience

Essential

• Completed Core Medical / Internal Medical or equivalent experience >2 years
• You must have at least 2 years of experience in the NHS

Desirable

• NHS Experience and a Specialist Registrar
• SPR Experience

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Understanding and interest in research.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS trust

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)