Higher Clinical Fellow IM3/ST3+ in Infectious Diseases & Research

Transformationunitgm; Leicester; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Higher Clinical Fellow in Infectious Diseases. This full-time position offers a 12-month fixed term and involves participation in clinical research and the GIM on-call rota. Applicants must have MRCP Part 1 and at least three years of relevant experience. The role includes opportunities for academic progression and contributions to significant research projects in infectious diseases. Competitive salary of £65,048 per year plus on-call payments is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum MRCP part 1 required.
• Over 3 years of medical experience preferred.
• GMC registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the GIM on-call rota.
• Conduct observational studies in infectious diseases.
• Collaborate with public health bodies for research.

Skills

Epidemiological methods

Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Clinical data analysis

Education

MRCP Part 1

MBBS

ALS positive

PACES

Job description

Main area IDU Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04) Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (40 plus oncalls) Job ref 358-7553348-ESM

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Infirmary Town Leicester Salary £65,048 Plus oncalls Salary period Yearly Closing 28/12/2025 23:59

Higher Clinical Fellow IM3/ST3+ in Infectious Diseases & Research

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases

Duration: 12 months rolling fixed term

Rota: Full time with on calls @ LRI & LGH

UK Experience & minimum MRCP part 1 is ESSENTIAL to apply.

The post is based at Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary and will be for 1-year fixed term initially. You will be expected to be part of the medical on-call rota at the General for two weeks in a row; followed by two weeks of clinical research time at the Royal.

We particularly welcome applicants who have a future interest in applying for an academic clinical career and/or specialty training in Infection (Infectious Diseases / Microbiology / Virology). There is potential in this role to undertake a higher research degree (MD).

The Pareek group is well-established research group nationally, with work spanning infectious diseases screening and prevention programmes (especially TB, HIV and viral hepatitis); HIV and cardiovascular outcomes (led by Dr Joshua Nazareth) respiratory viruses (led by Dr Daniel Pan) as well as healthcare worker outcomes, TB and migrant health (led by Dr Christopher Martin) and health-inequalities/policy research. The research role involves designing and conducting observational cohort or interventional studies in any of these fields, applying epidemiological and economic evaluation methods, working with healthcare and community partners and contributing to policy-relevant outputs.

Main duties of the job

• Participate on the GIM on-call rota at Leicester General Hospital as required at the level of a middle grade specialist registrar.
• Be comfortable working with clinical data and population health datasets, potentially across migrant/underserved populations with interest in ethnicity and health inequalities.
• Be interested in developing skills in epidemiological methods.
• Be able to collaborate with clinical services, public health bodies and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Be comfortable contributing to published outputs, grant applications and stakeholder engagement.
• The post-holder will be encouraged to attend local and regional ID teaching, as well as attend and present at national and international meetings, in line with other specialty trainees in Infection.
• Training will be given in the care and management of patients with a wide range of general medicines. Direct supervision will be via the on‑call consultant. The post-holder will be allocated a clinical and educational supervisor (ID consultant).

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive,
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• MRCP Part 1
• MBBS
• ALS positive
• PACES

Experience

• Over 3 years = 2 +/- UK experience =1
• NHS Experience

Registration

• GMC Registration

Special Interest in Infectious Diseases

• Special Interest in ID
• Evidence of commitment to ID personal development / training

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

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