Job summaryWe are seeking one senior clinical fellows/registrar to work within our clinical infectious diseases service based at the Royal Free Hospital site to start from September 2025 for 6 months, later starts in June will be considered. The Infectious Diseases Department at the Royal Free hospital has an international reputation in clinical infectious diseases including management of high consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs). Specialist interests in the department of Infection include HCIDs, tuberculosis, management of chronic bone and joint infections, HIV and viral hepatitis co-infections, fungal infections in immunocompromised patients and antibiotic stewardship. The unit has in-patient beds on Ward 11 South and Ward 11 North. In inpatient review service is provided for the hospital and patients may be joint managed with other subspecialist teams on the appropriate based wards. The Outpatient antibiotic service (OPAT) is run jointly between ID and microbiology. Day-time duties will include infectious diseases ward work, with cross-cover provided to Microbiology and Virology. There will be exposure to Tuberculosis and Chronic Infection clinics.
Main duties of the jobPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
About usThe Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
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Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssential- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional QualificationEssential- Current GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent Postgraduate degree
- Full MRCP(UK)
Desirable- Higher degrees including MSc, BSc, PhD or MD
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent
- Experience at CT/ST level of managing patients with a range of infectious diseases
Academic SkillsEssential- Fluency in English
- Computer Literacy
- Good communication skills
Desirable- Involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Understanding of research methodology
- Relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
Clinical SkillsEssential- Competence at core-completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in-patients and outpatients
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the core curriculum)
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate and to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk and an understanding of clinical governance
- Current ALS certification or equivalent
- Skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (eg ALERT, IMPACT certification)
Personal Qualities & attributesEssential- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Able to work both independently and as part of team
- Resourceful and imaginative
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class ValuesEssential- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional QualificationEssential- Current GMC registration
- MBBS or equivalent Postgraduate degree
- Full MRCP(UK)
Desirable- Higher degrees including MSc, BSc, PhD or MD
ExperienceEssential- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take, during core training or equivalent
- Experience at CT/ST level of managing patients with a range of infectious diseases
Academic SkillsEssential- Fluency in English
- Computer Literacy
- Good communication skills
Desirable- Involvement in teaching students, postgraduates and other professionals
- Understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
- Understanding of research methodology
- Relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project
Clinical SkillsEssential- Competence at core-completion level in the management of medical emergencies, in-patients and outpatients
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the core curriculum)
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate and to prioritise clinical need
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk and an understanding of clinical governance
- Current ALS certification or equivalent
- Skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (eg ALERT, IMPACT certification)
Personal Qualities & attributesEssential- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Able to work both independently and as part of team
- Resourceful and imaginative
Disclosure 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .
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. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
AddressRoyal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
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