Job summary
Advert for Clinical Fellow HIV
Employer: Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Department: Sexual Health and HIV
Salary:
Job type: Fixed term for 4 months
Working pattern: Full time, 40 hours per week
Pay scheme: Hospital Medical and Dental Staff
Pay Band:
Staff Group: Medical and Dental
Specialty/ Function: HIV
We are seeking dedicated, motivated people to help us provide high quality care to our local communities. In return for your hard work, we offer well-established, structured mentoring and staff development packages to support you in your role.
Main duties of the job
- HIV appointment clinics
- HIV emergency clinics
- HIV in-patient work
- Support HIV research portfolio, recruitment to trials etc.
- Full participation in clinical audit and weekly clinical educational meetings is encouraged and supported.
The post holder is expected to perform all administrative duties appropriate to the post and when required, within the time limits specified by the Trust
The post holder will be allocated a clinical supervisor whom they will be expected to undertake regular assessments and appraisals.
About us
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a community focused provider of local and acute care, providing high quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley. With a turnover of around £700 million, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham and a range of community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
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LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST
CLINICAL FELLOW IN HIV
Applications are invited for a fixed term Clinical Fellow in HIV at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The post is based at the Alexis Clinic, University Hospital Lewisham. The appointee will join a friendly and active department and will be provided fully supervised training. The post will be available from August 2023 for 4 months.
This is an ideal post for a doctor considering a career in GUM / Infectious Diseases / General Practice wishing to gain further experience and skills in the specialty prior to obtaining a training position or Specialty position; or an experienced clinician looking to further develop their skills. You will work closely with an extended multidisciplinary team with expertise in all areas of HIV.
The post will involve assessment and clinical care of patients living with HIV. There are no on-call or weekend commitments.
The department is actively involved in audit and research. The post holder will be expected to be involved and will be supported to undertake audit, research, and quality improvement projects. Clinical Fellows are eligible for study leave with a supporting budget to accommodate CPD.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and will be required to meet the essential criteria as described in the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
LEWISHAM AND GREENWICH NHS TRUST
CLINICAL FELLOW IN HIV
Applications are invited for a fixed term Clinical Fellow in HIV at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. The post is based at the Alexis Clinic, University Hospital Lewisham. The appointee will join a friendly and active department and will be provided fully supervised training. The post will be available from August 2023 for 4 months.
This is an ideal post for a doctor considering a career in GUM / Infectious Diseases / General Practice wishing to gain further experience and skills in the specialty prior to obtaining a training position or Specialty position; or an experienced clinician looking to further develop their skills. You will work closely with an extended multidisciplinary team with expertise in all areas of HIV.
The post will involve assessment and clinical care of patients living with HIV. There are no on-call or weekend commitments.
The department is actively involved in audit and research. The post holder will be expected to be involved and will be supported to undertake audit, research, and quality improvement projects. Clinical Fellows are eligible for study leave with a supporting budget to accommodate CPD.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and will be required to meet the essential criteria as described in the person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Completed FY2/ equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding and experience of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2012)
- Completion of FY2 competency or equivalent experience or at least 2 years post qualification experience
- Minimum of 12 months' experience working in the NHS
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience in integrated sexual health and/or HIV
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
Desirable
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching basic skills to undergraduates
Desirable
- Further experience in teaching beyond undergraduate level
- A teaching qualification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust Clinical Governance framework
- Awareness of the current organisation of the NHS and the proposed changes to the service
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- Completed FY2/ equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- The applicant must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate an understanding and experience of the major principles of the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2012)
- Completion of FY2 competency or equivalent experience or at least 2 years post qualification experience
- Minimum of 12 months' experience working in the NHS
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience in integrated sexual health and/or HIV
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed audit projects
Desirable
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching basic skills to undergraduates
Desirable
- Further experience in teaching beyond undergraduate level
- A teaching qualification
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work within the Trust Clinical Governance framework
- Awareness of the current organisation of the NHS and the proposed changes to the service
Research Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
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).
