Job summary
This post will based at Denmark Hill and is a fixed term contract for 6-12 months starting from September 2025.
The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients within the service. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Care Group while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
Together with other colleagues to provide clinical service for HIV inpatients and outpatients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant administrative duties to ensure ongoing and safe care
Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing daily cover. Responsible also for covering colleagues' periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.
Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings.
Contribution to audit and clinical governance programmes.
Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Group management team.
Contribute to the Care Group research interests in accordance with the Trust's R&D framework.
Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.8 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is for 10 sessions per week.The Junior Clinical Fellow (JCF) (F3 equivalent grade) post-holder will undertake research activity for the Department of Sexual Health and HIV and outpatient sexual health clinics, spending 70% of their time in Research and the remainder in clinical activity.
They may also be offered the opportunity to undertake occasional HIV outpatient clinics, dependant on their interest and experience. The opportunities offered would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in GU/HIV medicine or Infectious Diseases. The post will predominantly be based at the Denmark Hill site and this will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is for 10 sessions per week.The Junior Clinical Fellow (JCF) (F3 equivalent grade) post-holder will undertake research activity for the Department of Sexual Health and HIV and outpatient sexual health clinics, spending 70% of their time in Research and the remainder in clinical activity.
They may also be offered the opportunity to undertake occasional HIV outpatient clinics, dependant on their interest and experience. The opportunities offered would be excellent experience for applicants planning a career in GU/HIV medicine or Infectious Diseases. The post will predominantly be based at the Denmark Hill site and this will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognised medical school / university. Completed FY2/equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP or working towards this
Training and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of general medicine
- Successful completion of a Foundation School Training Programme in the UK (or able to prove equivalent competencies)
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience in HIV, GU medicine or Infectious Diseases
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in GUM/HIV-related research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice
- MBBS or equivalent degree from a recognised medical school / university. Completed FY2/equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP or working towards this
Training and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of general medicine
- Successful completion of a Foundation School Training Programme in the UK (or able to prove equivalent competencies)
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Desirable
- Experience in HIV, GU medicine or Infectious Diseases
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in GUM/HIV-related 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).
