Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced consultant to join the nationally and internationally recognised Travel and Tropical Medicine Service at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This role offers the chance to work at the forefront of complex travel medicine within a highly specialist, academically led environment.
You will contribute to the care of travellers with complex medical needs and those undertaking humanitarian, educational or overseas deployments, working alongside a multidisciplinary team of expert clinicians, nurses and academics. The post combines expert clinical practice with opportunities for teaching, service innovation and collaboration with leading partners including University College London and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
We are looking for a consultant with strong clinical expertise, a commitment to collaborative working and education, and a passion for improving care for complex travellers. In return, we offer a flexible consultant role within a supportive, inclusive organisation that values professional development, sustainability and staff wellbeing, and is committed to delivering world-class care for a diverse population.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide expert consultant-level input to a specialist travel medicine service supporting travellers with complex health needs. You will deliver high-quality clinical care within a multidisciplinary environment, offering advanced advice and decision-making for individuals with underlying medical conditions and those undertaking overseas work in challenging settings.
A key aspect of the role is working collaboratively with specialist nurses, doctors, pharmacists and managers to ensure safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care. You will contribute to the clinical leadership of the service, supporting professional practice, maintaining high standards of governance, and helping to shape service development in response to emerging travel health needs.
The role includes a strong educational component. You will support and deliver teaching for healthcare professionals, contribute to training programmes, and share specialist expertise through internal and external educational activities. Strong communication skills and a commitment to developing others are essential.
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About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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You will also play an active role in quality improvement, audit and service evaluation, using data and evidence to inform best practice and support innovation. Engagement with academic partners and contribution to research, where appropriate, are encouraged.
The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical credibility in travel or tropical medicine, excellent judgement, and the ability to work flexibly in a highly specialised service. You will be motivated, organised and collaborative, with a commitment to continuous professional development, equality and inclusion, and the delivery of outstanding care within a leading NHS Trust.
UCLH offers a unique environment where clinical excellence, education and research are fully integrated. You will be supported to develop specialist interests, contribute to national leadership in travel medicine, and shape future services through data-driven improvement and innovation.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application .
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
... continued from "Main Duties":
You will also play an active role in quality improvement, audit and service evaluation, using data and evidence to inform best practice and support innovation. Engagement with academic partners and contribution to research, where appropriate, are encouraged.
The successful candidate will demonstrate clinical credibility in travel or tropical medicine, excellent judgement, and the ability to work flexibly in a highly specialised service. You will be motivated, organised and collaborative, with a commitment to continuous professional development, equality and inclusion, and the delivery of outstanding care within a leading NHS Trust.
UCLH offers a unique environment where clinical excellence, education and research are fully integrated. You will be supported to develop specialist interests, contribute to national leadership in travel medicine, and shape future services through data-driven improvement and innovation.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You areadvised not to delaysubmittingyour completed application .
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in general medicine, infectious diseases or other relevant
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
- Diploma or MSc in travel or tropical medicine
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of four years full-time postgraduate training in medicine or part-time equivalent since first obtaining registration
- Experience in Travel Medicine
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead new projects
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and clinical governance
- Broad based knowledge which includes at least two of the following: Epidemiology, General Practice, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Travel Medicine.
- Research in related field
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to undertake Clinical Audit projects
- Able to work on own initiative
- Good IT and administrative skills
- Demonstrable ability to produce policy and written guidance.
Desirable
- Ability to give unsupervised opinion in Travel Medicine
- Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills with service users.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in general medicine, infectious diseases or other relevant
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
- Diploma or MSc in travel or tropical medicine
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of four years full-time postgraduate training in medicine or part-time equivalent since first obtaining registration
- Experience in Travel Medicine
- Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead new projects
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and clinical governance
- Broad based knowledge which includes at least two of the following: Epidemiology, General Practice, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Travel Medicine.
- Research in related field
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to undertake Clinical Audit projects
- Able to work on own initiative
- Good IT and administrative skills
- Demonstrable ability to produce policy and written guidance.
Desirable
- Ability to give unsupervised opinion in Travel Medicine
- Evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Communication
Essential
- Able to demonstrate good communication skills with service users.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- All posts to include Demonstratable understanding of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Mortimer Market Capper Street (off Tottenham Court Road)
London
WC1E 6JB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
