Clinical Fellow Acute Med Special interest in Infectious Diseases

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 March 2026

12-month post for a full-time Clinical Fellow split between Acute Medicine & Infection Teams at the Homerton University Hospital.

Successful candidates will work alongside the Infectious Diseases Consultants and General Medicine Physicians while working within the acute care team. Within the Acute Care Team, candidates will work within the ‘Deteriorating Patient SHO Role’.

Working with both the Infection & Acute Medicine teams in one of the most ethnically diverse Boroughs in the UK will offer the Clinical Fellows a wide range of experience in the detailed interpretation of microbiology laboratory results, and the management of infectious & tropical diseases in both inpatients and ambulatory medicine patients.

We invite applications from post‑FY2 doctors aspiring to develop their careers in Infection, for a distinguished Clinical Fellow post within a respected London teaching hospital.

Please refer to the Clinical Fellow in Acute Medicine & Infection job description for a detailed overview of both departments and the main duties of the role.

Please refer to the Clinical Fellow in Acute Medicine & Infection job description for a detailed overview of both departments and the main duties of the role.

Whilst working in this role you will act in the role of the deteriorating patient SHO. This is a core part of the Hospital at Night team, responsible for the assessment and management of acutely deteriorating medical and surgical inpatients. The role involves working in close partnership with the Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) to review NEWS triggered patients, provide timely interventions, escalated concerns appropriately, and ensure safe handover of high‑risk cases.

In addition to clinical duties, the role supports the Trust’s wider deteriorating patient improvement programme, with opportunities to develop procedural skills, participate in simulation‑based education, and contribute to quality improvement projects aimed at strengthening deterioration recognition and response across the hospital.

• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration
• Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
• Evidence of successful completion of Foundation year 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Evidence of completion of CMT or equivalent
• MRCP Part 1
• MRCEM part A (or equivalent)
• FRCPath Part 1
• Other related qualifications: e.g. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology, Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene

• At least 6 months experience in General or Acute Medicine at FY2 level including participation in unselected take.
• Experience of General Surgical specialities, including participation in unselected take, at FY1 or equivalent level.
• Clinical Knowledge and expertise: appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
• 6 months experience at ST (IMT) 1 and above
• Experience of Microbiology & Infection or clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection e.g. ITU/HDU
• Experience of laboratory work (including research) relevant to medical microbiology
• Experience of Emergency medicine, Acute Medicine or Ambulatory Care.
• 2 years clinical NHS experience

• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
• Good organisational skills e.g. organise ward rounds
• Ability to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Competent IT skills including Word & experience of using hospital computer systems (e.g. EPR, PACS, order communication system etc.)

• Good understanding of clinical governance
• Good understanding of audit principles
• Demonstrable evidence in clinical governance

• Good understanding of research principles
• Experience of undergraduate and/or post‑graduate teaching
• Teaching skills course/ qualification
• Presentations
• Publications