Job summary
Applications are invited from committed and enthusiastic doctors for a post as a senior clinical fellow (ST4 or equivalent and above) in HTLV at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This post is at St Mary's Hospital This clinical research role within the HTLV team allows a resident doctor to develop highly specialist skills within HTLV infection and a speciality of their interest. Previously, candidates have specialised in neurology, haematology or HIV. The post is for up to 3 years full time and allows the individual to develop research within a specific area of HTLV-1-associated disease.
The post holder will participate in outpatient based clinics, managing under supervision, patients with HTLV-I and HTLV-II infections and associated diseases, particularly HTLV-1-associated myelopathy.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to participate flexibly in the service provided by the National Centre for Human Retrovirology. The basic duties are to manage, under supervision, patients with HTLV-I and HTLV-II infections and associated diseases, particularly HTLV-1-associated myelopathy. Patients may have co-infection with HIV, or have complications that include rheumatology, respiratory, rheumatology, psychiatry, and urology specialities. Thus this post will provide experience of holistic medical management. There is no on-call commitment.
o 3 HTLV sessions per week including research clinics
o Management of HTLV Clinical Studies
o Key role within the multidisciplinary team
o Support for HTLV Satellite Services
o Day Case Management
A formal job plan will be agreed with the appointee; this is illustrative and not designed to be exhaustive.
On call: There is no on call associated with this role.
Outline Timetable for HTLV Clinical Fellow
Monday
AM
PM
HTLV Clinic
Research
Tuesday
AM
PM
HTLV Neurology Clinic
HTLV Haem-oncology Clinic
Research
Wednesday
AM
12 noon
PM
Education and Audit Programme
Academic Department Research Meeting
Research
Thursday
AM
PM
HTLV Clinic
Clinic Administration
Friday
AM
PM
Specialist Clinic
Research/Satellite services
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential
Desirable
1. Education and Qualifications
- Medical degree
- MRCP or equivalent
2. Experience and knowledge
- Two years experience in general medicine
- Experience in 1 of Neurology, Haematology, Rheumatology, HIV, Infectious Disease
- Audit experience
3. Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Leadership and organisational skills.
- Non-judgemental approach to patients irrespective of ethnicity, religion or sexuality.
- Good teaching skills.
- Computer literacy.
4. Personal qualities
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to guide and motivate other staff members.
- Enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Commitment to the provision of a high quality service.
5. Other requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
Essential
Desirable
1. Education and Qualifications
- Medical degree
- MRCP or equivalent
2. Experience and knowledge
- Two years experience in general medicine
- Experience in 1 of Neurology, Haematology, Rheumatology, HIV, Infectious Disease
- Audit experience
3. Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Leadership and organisational skills.
- Non-judgemental approach to patients irrespective of ethnicity, religion or sexuality.
- Good teaching skills.
- Computer literacy.
4. Personal qualities
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to guide and motivate other staff members.
- Enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Commitment to the provision of a high quality service.
5. Other requirements
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Leadership and organisational skills.
- Non-judgemental approach to patients irrespective of ethnicity, religion or sexuality
Desirable
- Good teaching skills.
- Computer literacy.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Two years experience in general medicine
- Experience in 1 of Neurology, Haematology, Rheumatology, HIV, Infectious Disease
- Audit experience
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to guide and motivate other staff members.
- Enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Commitment to the provision of a high quality service.
Other Requirements
Essential
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Leadership and organisational skills.
- Non-judgemental approach to patients irrespective of ethnicity, religion or sexuality
Desirable
- Good teaching skills.
- Computer literacy.
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Two years experience in general medicine
- Experience in 1 of Neurology, Haematology, Rheumatology, HIV, Infectious Disease
- Audit experience
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to guide and motivate other staff members.
- Enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Commitment to the provision of a high quality service.
Other Requirements
Essential
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).
