Job summary
This post is based on the Infectious Diseases ward at St Mary's Hospital and is offered as two consecutive six-month appointments, commencing in February 2026 and August 2026 respectively. Alternatively, the post may be undertaken as a single twelve-month appointment. The position is designed for doctors with SHO-level experience who are seeking to develop their careers in Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, or Virology.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting infectious diseases ward cover in collaboration with IMT 1, including cross-cover during annual or study leave. You will provide high-quality care to inpatients and outpatients, actively participate in clinical activities such as ward rounds, clinics, and multidisciplinary team meetings, and contribute to departmental initiatives including teaching, audit, quality improvement, and academic seminars. This position offers the opportunity to gain extensive experience and knowledge in managing a wide range of infectious diseases.
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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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
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
The post-holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients with infectious diseases, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. Working under the supervision of the consultant of the month and alongside registrars and an IMT1 SHO, the role involves supporting ward cover, including cross-cover during annual or study leave, and actively participating in all aspects of clinical care. This includes ward rounds, ward work, weekly infectious diseases clinics, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings such as TB, ID-Microbiology, and Radiology MDTs.
In addition to clinical duties, the post-holder will contribute to departmental activities, including teaching, audit, quality improvement projects, and academic seminars. Clear documentation and effective communication within the MDT are essential. The fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience and develop expertise in managing a wide range of infectious diseases within a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality care to patients with infectious diseases, both in inpatient and outpatient settings. Working under the supervision of the consultant of the month and alongside registrars and an IMT1 SHO, the role involves supporting ward cover, including cross-cover during annual or study leave, and actively participating in all aspects of clinical care. This includes ward rounds, ward work, weekly infectious diseases clinics, and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings such as TB, ID-Microbiology, and Radiology MDTs.
In addition to clinical duties, the post-holder will contribute to departmental activities, including teaching, audit, quality improvement projects, and academic seminars. Clear documentation and effective communication within the MDT are essential. The fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience and develop expertise in managing a wide range of infectious diseases within a dynamic and supportive team environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPrimary medical qualification
- oFull GMC registration
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance
- oUnderstanding and experience of audit projects
- oAbility to critically appraised a paper
Desirable
- oEvidence of service audit
- oExperience of junior team rota & annual leave coordination
- oEvidence of academic training
- oTraining in research methodology
Experience
Essential
- oGood history & examination skills
- oAble to formulate a working diagnosis
- oAble to order appropriate investigations
- oImage interpretation relevant to practise
- oAcknowledge own limitations knowing when to appropriately seek assistance from senior colleagues
- oExperience of doing shifts at SHO level
Desirable
- oExperience of working as an SHO in infectious diseases
Clinical skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills, experience and interest in Infectious diseases
- Broad based medical knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Particular interest in Infectious diseases
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance
- oUnderstanding and experience of audit projects
- oAbility to critically appraised a paper
Desirable
- oEvidence of service audit
- oExperience of junior team rota & annual leave coordination
- oEvidence of academic training
- oTraining in research methodology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPrimary medical qualification
- oFull GMC registration
Desirable
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance
- oUnderstanding and experience of audit projects
- oAbility to critically appraised a paper
Desirable
- oEvidence of service audit
- oExperience of junior team rota & annual leave coordination
- oEvidence of academic training
- oTraining in research methodology
Experience
Essential
- oGood history & examination skills
- oAble to formulate a working diagnosis
- oAble to order appropriate investigations
- oImage interpretation relevant to practise
- oAcknowledge own limitations knowing when to appropriately seek assistance from senior colleagues
- oExperience of doing shifts at SHO level
Desirable
- oExperience of working as an SHO in infectious diseases
Clinical skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills, experience and interest in Infectious diseases
- Broad based medical knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Particular interest in Infectious diseases
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- oUnderstanding of the principles of clinical governance
- oUnderstanding and experience of audit projects
- oAbility to critically appraised a paper
Desirable
- oEvidence of service audit
- oExperience of junior team rota & annual leave coordination
- oEvidence of academic training
- oTraining in research methodology
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).
