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Job summary
We are inviting applications to fill our Trust Doctor/Clinical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Infectious Diseases This post is fixed term for 1 year. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic doctor to join the Infection Research Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust as a Clinical Research Fellow. The post is a 12 month post which will include working on several different studies, alongside the research nurses and PIs, as well as being able to develop a research interest of your own. The post is ideally suited for doctors at ST3 level or above. This would be a really good post for anyone considering a career in an infection related specialty.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 10 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £67,325 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 001476
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Name - Dr Fiona Mcgill Position - Consultant Email - leedsth-tr.idsecretaries@nhs.net
Phone number - 0113 2066614 Shortlisting Date: 25/07/26 Interview Date: 05/08/26
Why you should join our Team
The infection research team is a dynamic team of individuals who recently won a ‘Spirit of Teamwork award’. The role will give you the opportunity to explore many difference aspects of research delivery including both portfolio studies and commercial research. There will also be time to develop your own research ideas and quality improvement projects.
What you will bring to the role
The applicant will have good team working skills and a keenness to learn. They will have an understanding of research and how it fits into the NHS. The successful candidate will be able to show initiative and work independently within a team.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Trust Grade Doctor - Infectious Diseases with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Infectious Diseases role. The advertised salary is £67,325 a year. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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