Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who have completed, or are nearing completion of, Internal Medicine Training (IMT). The role is ideally suited to doctors seeking to gain the relevant clinical experience required to apply for Higher Specialty Training (ST3+) in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology in the coming years. Applications are also encouraged from those with relevant, employed clinical fellow or training doctor experience.

The clinical infection service provided at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust provides clinical liaison to onsite services including a combined medical and surgical ICU/ HDU, a large women’s and children’s department and acute medical and surgical services including an ambulatory care unit providing outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy.

The microbiology laboratory diagnostic services are provided through a pathology network. North West London Pathology (NWLP) provides diagnostic services to patients within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (Hammersmith, Charing Cross, St. Mary’s, Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospitals and Western Eye Hospital), Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust, Hillingdon Hospital Trust and associated General Practices covering a population of approximately 2.5 million people. It is currently based in a centralised laboratory at Charing Cross Hospital and is fully ISO accredited.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to participate in the microbiology service with consultant supervision. They will work in close liaison with IPC team and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy team.

There will opportunity to participate in consultant led antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds and attendance at MDTs.

The postholder would be expected to join the microbiology out of hours rota covering both sites at a frequency of 1 in 6.

Working for our organisation

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

 Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.