Job title: Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology (ST3+)

Nuclearinst; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology at University College Hospital, London. This 7-month role involves providing clinical support in a dynamic department, with access to specialized training and resources. Join a leading NHS trust recognized for top-quality patient care and excellent education.

Qualifications

• Provide clinical support to consultants and trainees.
• Deliver key services in clinical microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic department involved in specialist services.
• Access to resources and training opportunities.

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology

We have an exciting vacancy for a Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology at our University College Hospital site for 7 months, starting at the end of July 2025. This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic department involved in specialist haematology, oncology, neurology, and neurosurgical services, with liaison across various departments within a London teaching hospital.

The post-holder will provide clinical support to departmental consultants and trainees, delivering key services in clinical microbiology. Access to resources and training opportunities available to specialist trainees in the department, part of the ‘Bloomsbury hub’ for infection training in London, will be provided.

Department Overview

The Department of Clinical Microbiology offers comprehensive training for Medical Microbiology, Virology, and Infectious Diseases Specialist Registrars, aligning with the standards for Core and Higher Specialty Infection Training for the FRCPath examinations (Part 1 and Part 2).

The department liaises with the diagnostic microbiology laboratory and provides clinical advice and antimicrobial stewardship to teams across UCLH NHS Foundation Trust. It collaborates with Infection Prevention and Control, Infectious Diseases, and Virology to deliver a comprehensive Infection Service.

About UCLH

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is among the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a diverse population with a range of acute and specialist services. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We operate across eight sites, including:

• University College Hospital (including the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• UCLH Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• UCLH at Westmoreland Street

UCLH specializes in complex illnesses, women’s health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases, supported by advanced services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability, aiming for a carbon net zero health service by 2031 (direct emissions) and 2040 (indirect emissions).

For more details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Why Choose UCLH?

UCLH has been recognized as the top NHS trust to work at in England for the second consecutive year, with the highest staff recommendation scores in the recent NHS staff survey.