ST3 Clinical Fellow: Sponsorship Available

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

1 fixed term post in Infectious Diseases/Tropical Medicine at UCLH is available from 9/11/26-3/9/27.

The post involves working in the inpatient ward teams under the supervision of Infectious diseases Consultants, and in the Hospital for Tropical Diseases outpatient clinics. This provides a unique opportunity to work in the national referral centre for Tropical Medicine and tertiary Infectious Diseases service.

This post would be ideal for someone to expand their existing infectious diseases training as an OOPT, or an individual who is looking to gain experience in Tropical Medicine/Infectious Diseases with a view to pursuing specialty training in Infectious Diseases. We require someone who has current GMC registration.

Main duties of the job

The key responsibility is to work in the Hospital Tropical Diseases outpatient department, and inpatient infection service at UCLH. This provides unparalleled experience of managing tropical and imported infections as well as complex UK acquired infection. The post includes attendance at the rich program of learning and training opportunities throughout the week.

Additionally, the successful candidates will be on SpR the on-call rota for Infectious Diseases at registrar level this, including ward cover for ID inpatients, and admitting referrals to ID from the Emergency Department, as well as providing advice over the phone to referring hospitals with the support of the on call consultant. The post will allow for valuable experience managing infectious presentations as well as strengthening core general medical skills.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of all parts of MRCP
  • Completion of internal medicine training or equivalent competencies
  • Completion of an in-person Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in specialist outpatient clinics
  • Experience in clinical infectious diseases including imported infections
  • Experience of working with the electronic health record system used at UCH -EPIC
  • Previous NHS experience

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to manage common acute and chronic infectious diseases
  • Ability to do infectious diseases consultation for inpatients in a tertiary center.
  • Good practical skills
  • Ability to teach and train junior staff
  • Evidence of commitment to pursue a career in infectious diseases or related specialties
  • Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement

Communication

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills

Personal and People Development

Essential

  • Leadership skills

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).

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

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