Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases

Job description

Job responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOULL DO

There are 6 Infectious Diseases consultants in the department, including the Professor of Infectious Diseases, and between 4 and 6 speciality registrars training in infectious disease combined with either microbiology or general internal medicine. There are two Infectious Diseases SHOs supporting the inpatient service and in addition there are dedicated antimicrobial pharmacists and other allied health professionals. There are weekly multidisciplinary team meetings where all inpatient cases are discussed in addition to weekly radiology meetings and quarterly histology meetings and mortality and morbidity meetings. In addition, there are regular educational meetings including weekly journal club and infectious diseases tutorials.

This is a split clinical and research post (50:50). For the research component the post holder will provides support and medical cover to a portfolio of clinical Infectious Diseases research studies currently taking place at UHS including trials of novel point-of-care diagnostics for infection. The post will also provide training in the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trials and is suitable for those aiming for both a clinical academic or a primarily clinical career. For the clinical component the posts holder will be provide SHO level support to the Infectious Diseases inpatient service, at UHS and be responsible for the day-to-day review and management of the inpatients, under the supervision of the registrars and consultants. The posts also aim to develop and improve links between hospital research staff and clinical staff in the clinical areas such as acute medical unit and emergency department.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking to appoint a clinical research fellow (SHO level) to work in the Infectious Diseases department. This post provides an unrivalled opportunity for clinical and research training and experience in this speciality. The post is initially for 12 months, with a possibility for extension.

This post requires a motivated and dynamic person, with good team-working and problem-solving skills, who would like to gain clinical experience in clinical Infectious Diseases whilst gaining research skills and experience. It is suitable for candidates interested in a clinical or academic career in infectious diseases. There will be the opportunity to develop a research interest and to go on to apply for a higher research degree (MD or PhD) if desired.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 11 June 2024

Job Reference: MT1155 - This vacancy closes on or before: 29th April 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GMC registration
• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP Part 1 or equivalent

Desirable

• BSc (or other intercalated degree) other degrees/qualifications
• Full MRCP or equivalent
• Undergraduate awards
• PhD or MD

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Successful completion of foundation year programme or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year post registration in General/Acute Medicine, of which 12 months must involve admission of acute emergencies

Desirable

• Successful completion of Internal Medical Training or Acute Care Common Stem training or equivalent
• Additional experience in the speciality of Infectious Diseases
• Research experience
• Publications in scientific journals
• Presentation at scientific meetings

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Proven ability to manage acute medical emergencies
• Proven ability to prioritise tasks
• Experience of managing patients with complex infection
• Proven competence in venous and arterial sampling
• Proven competence in cannulation
• Proven competence in lumbar puncture
• Ability to self-direct own learning and time
• Ability to work in a team
• Good communication and organisational skills

Desirable

• Good insight into own competency
• Other procedural competence appropriate for experience level
• Commitment to Infectious Diseases

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

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

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)