Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) provides first class acute and specialist services across five hospitals in central London. We serve a large and diverse population providing academically-led services to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our mission is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research.In partnership with University College London (UCL) weare one of the country's five comprehensive biomedical research centres. We are a member of UCL Partners which brings together some of the UK'sworld-renowned medical research centres and hospitals.
We have an exciting vacancy for a Research Clinical Fellow within Medical Microbiology at our University College Hospital site (50% research, 50% clinical). This an opportunity to join a dynamic department with input into specialist haematology, oncology, neurology and neurosurgical services as well as liaison with general medical, surgical and paediatric departments within a London teaching hospital. The postholder would contribute to expanding research activities within the Department of Microbiology. The fields of greatest interest currently are antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention control and neurosurgical infections, but there will also be scope to explore research opportunities in other areas.
This post does not attract an on-call commitment.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Clinical Research Fellow (ST4+ or equivalent) to support the clinical service and to expand research activities within the Department of Microbiology. The fields of greatest interest currently are antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention control and neurosurgical infections, but there will also be scope to explore research opportunities in other areas.
The job will be split evenly between research and the provision of clinical service in Clinical Microbiology and UCL research laboratories (depending on candidate interest).
The Department of Clinical Microbiology (NHS) offers a wide range of experience to train Medical Microbiology/Virology/Infectious Diseases Specialist Registrars to the standards required for Core and Higher Specialty Infection Training for the Part 1 and Part 2 FRCPath examinations.
The post-holder will also have access to training resources and opportunities available to specialist trainees in the department, which is part of the 'Bloomsbury hub' for training in Infection in London, collaborating with clinical teams, other clinical fellows, nurses and laboratory biomedical scientists.
UCL is a world leader in microbiology research and there will be a multitude of research facilities and opportunities available within the Department of Infection and Immunity (UCL), including the Centre for Clinical Microbiology and the UCLH Environmental Laboratory.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population.
We provide academically-led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.
Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
- Eastman Dental Hospital
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease.It is a leader in the treatment of cancer (solid organ and haematological malignancies). It has world class support services includingcritical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research Activities (0.5 WTE)
The post holder will join a vibrant team of clinicians with a strong and expanding research focus, through its links with University College London and other infection-associated clinical research activity at UCLH. The post holder will receive mentorship in the development, execution and analysis of projects from clinicians with experience of both clinical and research supervision. The post is not immediately aligned to any specific research project, but the post-holder will be encouraged to develop projects complementary to the research interests and activities within the department, supporting translational research that benefits patient care at UCLH and beyond. This includes, but is not limited to, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention control and optimising care of neurosurgical infections. Scoping out new areas of research activity that align to the post holders interests and expertise will also be supported.
Clinical service (0.5 WTE)
The clinical fellow will undertake the role of the microbiology specialty registrar for their clinical duties and will participate in the work of the department in clinical liaison, laboratory and infection control, under supervision of the consultants, focusing on the diagnosis and management of patients, and prevention of infections. He/she will also have the opportunity to lead on liaison activities, dependent on the level of previous experience / level of training.
An indicative weekly timetable of the potholders activities is shown; this timetable may vary to meet individual needs and to alternate clinical commitments and research. Flexible and part-time employees will adjust their timetable accordingly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Research Activities (0.5 WTE)
The post holder will join a vibrant team of clinicians with a strong and expanding research focus, through its links with University College London and other infection-associated clinical research activity at UCLH. The post holder will receive mentorship in the development, execution and analysis of projects from clinicians with experience of both clinical and research supervision. The post is not immediately aligned to any specific research project, but the post-holder will be encouraged to develop projects complementary to the research interests and activities within the department, supporting translational research that benefits patient care at UCLH and beyond. This includes, but is not limited to, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention control and optimising care of neurosurgical infections. Scoping out new areas of research activity that align to the post holders interests and expertise will also be supported.
Clinical service (0.5 WTE)
The clinical fellow will undertake the role of the microbiology specialty registrar for their clinical duties and will participate in the work of the department in clinical liaison, laboratory and infection control, under supervision of the consultants, focusing on the diagnosis and management of patients, and prevention of infections. He/she will also have the opportunity to lead on liaison activities, dependent on the level of previous experience / level of training.
An indicative weekly timetable of the potholders activities is shown; this timetable may vary to meet individual needs and to alternate clinical commitments and research. Flexible and part-time employees will adjust their timetable accordingly.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Must hold full registration with and hold a current licence to practise, from the GMC at time of intended start date
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- MRCP
- Additional related qualifications, e.g. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, PhD or MD, DTM&H, MSc in Microbiology, FRCPath (part 1, part 2 or both)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within or observing a department of clinical microbiology or infectious diseases
- Be able to provide complete details of their employment history
- Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Not have previously relinquished or been released / removed from a medical microbiology training programme, except under exceptional circumstances
- Not previously resigned, been removed from, or relinquished a post or programme with resultant failure to gain the award of a FACD5.2, except under extraordinary circumstances and on the production of evidence of satisfactory outcome from appropriate remediation.
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of laboratory work (including research) relevant to medical microbiology
- Previous experience of research
- Evidence of outputs from previous research activity (e.g. posters and/or publications)
- Demonstrates academic achievement appropriate to level of appointment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates relevant information technology skills, e.g. electronic patient records, laboratory information management systems
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
Communication
Desirable
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Must hold full registration with and hold a current licence to practise, from the GMC at time of intended start date
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Desirable
- MRCP
- Additional related qualifications, e.g. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, PhD or MD, DTM&H, MSc in Microbiology, FRCPath (part 1, part 2 or both)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within or observing a department of clinical microbiology or infectious diseases
- Be able to provide complete details of their employment history
- Have evidence that their career progression is consistent with their personal circumstances
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training
- Not have previously relinquished or been released / removed from a medical microbiology training programme, except under exceptional circumstances
- Not previously resigned, been removed from, or relinquished a post or programme with resultant failure to gain the award of a FACD5.2, except under extraordinary circumstances and on the production of evidence of satisfactory outcome from appropriate remediation.
- Experience in delivering evidence based practice
Desirable
- Experience of laboratory work (including research) relevant to medical microbiology
- Previous experience of research
- Evidence of outputs from previous research activity (e.g. posters and/or publications)
- Demonstrates academic achievement appropriate to level of appointment
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates relevant information technology skills, e.g. electronic patient records, laboratory information management systems
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
Communication
Desirable
- Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach.
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
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).
