Junior Clinical Fellow in Infection Management

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a qualified medical professional for a fixed-term position. The role involves conducting reviews, planning stewardship projects, and teaching responsibilities, requiring GMC registration and completion of F1/F2 competencies.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Satisfactory completion of F1 and F2 competencies.
• 12 months NHS Experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bacteraemia reviews and antimicrobial stewardship planning.
• Lead service improvement projects.
• Prepare teaching materials and deliver training.

Skills

Teaching medical students

Good communication skills

Time management

Education

Basic Medical Degree

Job description

The appointment is to commence on 6th August 2025 for a fixed term period of 12 months. An MBChB or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognized as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required. If the appointee does not hold the right of residence in the UK, sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to F2 and appropriate for an individual who has completed F1 and F2 competencies.

Main duties of the job

1. Monday
   • Bacteraemia review
   • Antimicrobial stewardship planning
2. Tuesday
   • Service improvement project
3. Wednesday
   • Bacteraemia review
   • Antimicrobial stewardship planning
4. Thursday
   • Teaching preparation
   • Bacteraemia review
5. Friday
   • Review of healthcare associated bacteraemia
   • Service improvement project

About us

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.

• The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
• The Northern General Hospital
• Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
• Weston Park Cancer Hospital
• Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed duties can be found in the job description. Alternatively, please contact Dr Helena Parsons.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• Essential: Basic Medical Degree

Clinical Experience

• Essential: Satisfactory completion of F1 and F2 competencies
• Essential: 12 months NHS Experience
• Desirable: Experience of infection management (Infectious diseases or microbiology)

Teaching and Training

• Essential: Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors

Continuous Professional Development

• Essential: Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Desirable: Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

• Desirable: Awareness of current issues in NHS

Clinical Governance and Audit

• Essential: Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
• Essential: Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
• Essential: Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation

Personal Attributes

• Essential: Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Essential: Good time management skills
• Essential: Good oral and written communication skills