Junior Clinical Fellow in Clinical Infection (CT1/CT2 Level)

Job overview

The appointment is to commence 16th November 2026 for a fixed term period until 30th January 2028 to cover maternity leave of the substantive post holder. MBChB or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a ‘training post’, full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent to CT1/CT2 and appropriate to an individual who has completed F1 and F2 competencies.

Main duties of the job

There is a responsibility throughout the duration of this post for the post-holder to participate in the service delivery of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, for inpatients and OPAT patients including cross cover in case of illness or absence of clinical colleagues.

This list is aimed at covering the majority of potential duties:

• Working alongside and assisting the IMT and GPST and foundation trainees (F1 and F2) and other ACP and PA’s in the day-to-day management of ID inpatients and OPAT patients
• Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.
• Attend and participate in ward rounds and the consult service as timetabled
• Take part in rostered ID emergency medical work
• Maintain continued professional development.
• Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
• Undertake audit at various times throughout the rotations.
• Teach student doctors as directed.
• Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues. Attend appropriate induction in each hospital or new department
• Undertake all necessary mandatory training
• Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Below is an example job plan, further details can be found in the job description.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.