Clinical Fellow in O&G interest Infection Control
Clinical Fellow with a special interest in Health Associated Infections and Infection Prevention and Control in the department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The role will commence September 2026 and end September 2027, a fixed term of one year. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of application.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic doctor to join the current Obstetrics and Gynaecology team as a clinical fellow at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The service is delivered through four sites: St James University Hospital (SJUH), Leeds General Infirmary (LGI), Wharfdale General Hospital and Seacroft Hospital. The post is suitable for doctors wishing to gain clinical experience at a ST3+ level, and offers a wide range of experience across all areas of the specialty. While not recognised for training, the appointee will be supported by a Clinical Supervisor to meet career and educational goals and will develop leadership and quality improvement skills, particularly in healthcare‑associated infection (HCAI) and infection prevention and control (IPC).
Job responsibilities
• Deliver clinical care and support across all sites.
• Participate in and lead quality improvement projects aimed at reducing HCAI.
• Develop and update infection control guidelines and patient information leaflets.
• Conduct audits and contribute to evidence based practice.
• Attend teaching sessions and mentor junior staff.
Qualifications
• Full GMC registration and licence to practice.
• Experience at ST3+ level for a minimum of 6 months, ideally within the UK.
• Successfully completed MRCOG Part 1.
• Foundation programme or equivalent foundation competencies completed.
• Basic Life Support training essential.
• Demonstrated leadership, clinical competence in obstetrics and gynaecology, and experience in audit/quality improvement work.
Additional requirements
Applicants should have knowledge of obstetrics and gynaecology as practiced in the UK and experience working within the UK is desirable. The post holder must also be competent in operative non‑rotational deliveries and Caesarean sections.
Sponsorship Eligibility
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.
Important Note
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a large number of suitable applications.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
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