Job summary
This is a replacement post to ensure service continuity and continue to improve the quality of the service provided.
The post holder will be part of a team of currently two Medical Virologists and a Specialist Virologist sharing the provision of day-to-day clinical Virology at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEHKL), King's Lynn. The successful candidate will be based in Norwich at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The holder of this post is expected to provide a comprehensive Clinical Virology Service for all users of the Virology Laboratory at Norwich. The post holder will provide expert support for the diagnosis and management of clinical virology problems, advice on appropriate investigations on an individual patient basis and influence the services provided by the Medical Microbiology Department within the resources made available to Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA).
The post holder will participate in a single rota for out of hours cover across Norfolk resulting in an anticipated frequency of 1 in 4.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for the full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC with licence to practise required on application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination in Virology.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via, CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview), CESR or European Community Rights.
- Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal.
Desirable
- Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- "Teaching the Teachers" or equivalent.
- Relevant supervised training in an appropriate STR or clinical lectureship programme.
Experience
Essential
- Training and experience equivalent to that required for FRCpath
- Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Wide experience of clinical microbiology, infectious disease and infection control.
- Competent IT skills
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management Skills.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC with a licence to practise.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination in Virology.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Via, CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview), CESR or European Community Rights.
- Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal.
Desirable
- Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- "Teaching the Teachers" or equivalent.
- Relevant supervised training in an appropriate STR or clinical lectureship programme.
Experience
Essential
- Training and experience equivalent to that required for FRCpath
- Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level
- Wide experience of clinical microbiology, infectious disease and infection control.
- Competent IT skills
- Applicants who are Nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas would have to show equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the specialty.
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management Skills.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
