Job summary
EVELINA LONDON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
PAEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES CLINICAL FELLOW (ST4+)
Fixed Term - 12 MonthsFull Time
Start date: September 2025
Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellows in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases (PIID). The posts are based at the Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to supporting the clinical service the post holder will gain experience in research, education and quality improvement.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join seven PIID consultants (4 WTE) and two Paediatric infectious diseases clinical fellows. The PIID team works closely with The Department of Infectious Diseases (The DoI - incorporating Virology & Microbiology sections) and the Department of Infection Prevention & Control (IPC). In total, the DoI has about 50 staff including 6 consultant virologists, 6 consultant microbiologists, 8 adult ID physicians, and several antimicrobial pharmacists.
The clinical PIID team deliver inpatient and outpatient care covering acute/complex infection, HIV, TB, congenital infection, inflammation (PIMS-TS, Kawasaki Disease & Fever), Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), Paediatric outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (pOPAT), infection control and primary/secondary immunodeficiency clinics. In patients are reviewed at Evelina London Children's hospital and the Royal Brompton. Telephone advice is given to the other hospitals within the South East Thames network.
About us
Evelina London Children's hospital
Every year Evelina London cares for around 104,000 children and young people across the Children's Hospital and community sites. There are over 155,000 outpatient visits, 30,000 emergency department attendances and 6,000 babies born each year. Specialist paediatric services include: cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, endocrinology, metabolic medicine, renal (including a large haemo- and peritoneal dialysis service and renal transplantation programme), allergy, haematology, neonatology, rheumatology, and haemoglobinopathy. There are two paediatric intensive care units including cardiac ICU, and Evelina is the home of the South Thames Retrieval Service (STRS). These services are supported by dedicated paediatric clinical support services including specialist pharmacy, play specialists, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, acute pain service, anaesthetics, clinical psychology, nutrition & dietetics, palliative care, radiology and nuclear medicine (including PET under general anaesthesia). We are one of a small number of hospitals with a paediatric ECMO service.
In 2026, Evelina will become the Primary Treatment Centre for paediatric cancer for South London, with children's services moving from the Royal Marsden Hospital, significantly expanding the range of immunocompromised children under the care of the Evelina.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice, or be at least eligible for registration (overseas candidates).
Previous middle-grade paediatric experience is essential; previous research experience is not essential but desirable.
The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team and be part of the innovative future of childrens healthcare across South London.
General enquiries about the job or for an informal discussion should be directed to Dr Julia Kenny (julia.kenny@gstt.nhs.uk).
Closing date will be midnight 16th February 2025. Interviews 25th February 2025 with a decision given prior to the OOPE deadline request
Please note that we will only accept online applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice, or be at least eligible for registration (overseas candidates).
Previous middle-grade paediatric experience is essential; previous research experience is not essential but desirable.
The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team and be part of the innovative future of childrens healthcare across South London.
General enquiries about the job or for an informal discussion should be directed to Dr Julia Kenny (julia.kenny@gstt.nhs.uk).
Closing date will be midnight 16th February 2025. Interviews 25th February 2025 with a decision given prior to the OOPE deadline request
Please note that we will only accept online applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post-graduate medical qualifications (e.g MRCPCH or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher academic degree (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven record of experience in relevant specialties including paediatrics (eg. ST1-3 minimum), infectious diseases or microbiology, immunology or equivalent.
Desirable
- Previous higher level experience in relevant specialties (e.g. ST4-8 level) paediatric infectious diseases, immunology, microbiology or infectious diseases
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Child protection and paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post-graduate medical qualifications (e.g MRCPCH or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher academic degree (MD or PhD)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven record of experience in relevant specialties including paediatrics (eg. ST1-3 minimum), infectious diseases or microbiology, immunology or equivalent.
Desirable
- Previous higher level experience in relevant specialties (e.g. ST4-8 level) paediatric infectious diseases, immunology, microbiology or infectious diseases
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Child protection and paediatric life support training (APLS/EPLS or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
- Publications in peer review journals
Personal Skills
Essential
- Capable of establishing good interpersonal relationships with patients and staff of all grades and able to work in a team
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
