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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and motivated Senior Clinical Fellow to join our HIV Department at the North Middlesex University Hospital for a period of 6 months.
This is an excellent and unique opportunity for trainees interested in a career in or broadening their experience of HIV and Infectious diseases, and to develop their skills working within a dedicated and experienced multidisciplinary team.
The post will include audit and quality improvement.
You will work along-side specialist trainees in Acute Medicine/GUM/HIV/ID, and under Consultant supervision. This post is based in the Alexander Pringle Centre at North Middlesex University Hospital. There are opportunities for education and learning in management of HIV care, working with the ID team, Sexual Health and acute medical colleagues.
Prior experience in HIV and Sexual health, while desirable, is not essential, as training will be provided. Although the experience and training provided to the appointee are the same as provided to registrars in training, this post is not recognised for training.
Main duties of the job
Daily review and management of inpatients under the direct care of the HIV team
Conduct Registrar-led ward rounds
Weekly or twice-weekly review of inpatients under the care of other teams
Outpatient HIV clinics, under consultant supervision
Daily doctor review of emergency patients; review blood results; antiretroviral prescribing
Perform administrative duties arising from inpatients and outpatient clinics
Contributing to audit and quality improvement projects
Presenting cases at the North Central London (NCL) HIV Monthly MDT or at the NHNN Neuroencephalitis meeting, as well as other local and national meetings.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for a keen and motivated doctor to join the Consultant-led HIV and Sexual health services, with the duties as outlined below:
Daily review and management of inpatients under the direct care of the HIV team.
Conduct Registrar-led ward rounds.
Weekly or twice-weekly review of inpatients under the care of other teams.
Outpatient HIV clinics, under consultant supervision.
Daily doctor review of emergency patients; review blood results; antiretroviral prescribing.
Perform administrative duties arising from inpatients and outpatient clinics.
The post holder will work jointly with other trainees in Infectious diseases, General Medicine and GP. They will participate in a rota that includes time as the lead registrar for inpatients, and time as the lead registrar for outpatients.
Prior experience in HIV medicine is not required but may be of benefit; training and supervision will be provided.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
- Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints
- Understanding of current developments and challenges in HIV medicine
- Awareness of MDT work Active involvement in audit
- Information technology skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Clear, logical thinking, showing an analytical/scientific approach
Desirable
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
Personal Skills
Essential
- COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE SKILLS - The ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, negotiate
- DECISIVENESS/ ACCOUNTABILITY - Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - See patients as people, empathize, work co-operatively with others, open and non-defensive
- USES A NON-JUDGMENTAL APPROACH TO PATIENTS AND COLLEAGUES - regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity, disability, religious beliefs or financial status
- FLEXIBILITY - Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances
- RESILIENCE - Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self aware
- THOROUGH - Well prepared, shows self discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines
- SHOWS INITIATIVE, DRIVE and ENTHUSIASM - Self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative
- PROBITY - Displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality
Teaching Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Enthusiasm for teaching, exposure to different groups/teaching methods
Academic/Research
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the principles and importance of audit and research
Desirable
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honors
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months’ experience working in the NHS
- Completed Internal Medicine Training (IMT) or Acute Care Common Stem - Internal Medicine (ACCS-IM)
- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base and sound clinical judgment
- Demonstrates basic awareness of importance and impact of infection on clinical practice
Desirable
- IMT 3
- Previous experience in HIV or Infectious diseases
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Ability to prioritize clinical need
- Ability to organise oneself & own work
- Experience and ability to work in multi professional teams
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current license to practice
- MBBS (or equivalent) MRCP (or equivalent)
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in HIV Medicine with Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in North Middlesex University Hospital, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Infectious Diseases role. The advertised salary is £65,048 Per Annum + £2,162 London Weighting. The contract type is 6 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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