About this role
Job summary
The appointment is to commence 16th November 2026 for a fixed term period until 30th January 2028 to cover maternity leave of the substantive post holder. MBChB or equivalent is essential. The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required. The duties of this post are equivalent toCT1/CT2 and appropriate to an individual who has completed F1 and F2 competencies.
Main duties of the job
There is a responsibility throughout the duration of this post for the post-holder to participate in the service delivery of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, for inpatients and OPAT patients including cross cover in case of illness or absence of clinical colleagues.
This list is aimed at covering the majority of potential duties:
Working alongside and assisting the IMT and GPST and foundation trainees (F1 and F2) and other ACP and PA's in the day-to-day management of ID inpatients and OPAT patients
Liaise between nurses, other junior doctors, patients, relatives and senior medical staff.
Attend and participate in ward rounds and the consult service as timetabled
Take part in rostered ID emergency medical work
Maintain continued professional development.
Attend weekly educational and multidisciplinary sessions.
Undertake audit at various times throughout the rotations.
Teach student doctors as directed.
Co-operate with members of the personnel department when monitoring hours of work and other personnel issues. Attend appropriate induction in each hospital or new department
Undertake all necessary mandatory training
Comply with all local policies including dress code, annual and study leave
About us
PROUD VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
These are the values that all staff at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are expected to demonstrate in all that they do.
Patients First - Ensure that the people we serve are at the heart of what we do
Respectful - Be kind, respectful, fair and value diversity
Ownership - Celebrate our successes, learn continuously and ensure we improve
Unity - Work in partnership with others
Deliver - Be efficient, effective and accountable for our actions
The Trust have developed a PROUD Behaviours framework which details specific behaviours we expect to see and do not expect to see, aligned to each of the five PROUD Values.
For further details of our services and organisational structure, including our Board of Directors, and our future plans please visit www.sth.nhs.uk/about-us
Job description Job responsibilities
Below is an example job plan, further details can be found in the job description.
Week
Working Pattern
Week 1
Wednesday 09:00-17:00, Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-17:00 + 4 hours CPD
Week 2
Wednesday 09:00-17:00, Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-17:00 + 4 hours CPD
Week 3
Wednesday 09:00-17:00, Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-17:00 + 4 hours CPD
Week 4
Wednesday 09:00-17:00, Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-17:00 + 4 hours CPD
Week 5
Wednesday 09:00-17:00, Thursday 09:00-17:00, Friday 09:00-17:00 + 4 hours CPD
Week 6
Friday 12:00-20:00, Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 09:00-17:00 + 4 hours CPD
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise Basic Medical Degree
Clinical Experience Essential
Satisfactory completion of F1 and F2 competencies 12 months NHS experience (excluding clinical attachment)
Desirable
Experience of infection management (Infectious diseases or microbiology)
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience of teaching medical students / resident doctors / other allied healthcare professionals
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes Essential
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix) Good written communication skills The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop RD, Broomhall
Sheffield
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)