Job summary
The position of Junior Clinical Fellow in Virology is available in Virology at The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. This post will be based within the Virology Department at the Royal Free Hospital which is part of the Infection Service Line which includes Medical Virology, Medical Microbiology, HIV Medicine and Infectious Diseases.
The Royal Free Virology clinical service provides expert clinical advice, guidance and training in all aspects of clinical virology including diagnostic stewardship, result interpretation, clinical management, antiviral drug use and infection prevention and control within the Trust, its satellite services and referring centres situated both in primary and secondary/tertiary care. The department has a particular interest and expertise in:
- Opportunistic infections in the immunocompromised host (primary immunodeficiency, HIV infection and solid organ Transplant)
- HIV infection
- Viral hepatitis
- Antenatal and paediatric infections
- Blood-borne viruses in Haemodialysis
- High-consequence infectious diseases
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected, under the supervision of appropriate senior members of staff, to become familiar with the organisation of the department, to learn first-hand the examination and investigation of specimens submitted to the laboratory, to interact closely with laboratory staff, to interpret the test results and to authorise final reports. He/she will liaise with the clinical staff about patients, attend ward rounds/specialist MDTs and visit wards to provide clinical consults. He/she will take active part in infection and outbreak control issues. Other duties and opportunities will depend on the interests and abilities of the individual.
About us
Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- The appointee will be expected, under the supervision of appropriate senior members of staff, to become familiar with the organisation of the department, to learn at first hand the examination and investigation of specimens submitted to the laboratory, to interact closely with laboratory staff, to interpret the test results and to authorise final reports.
- There are daily clinical meetings to discuss ongoing clinical cases.
- The appointee will liaise with clinical teams about patients, attend multidisciplinary ward rounds and visit wards for clinical consults.
- He/she will take an active part in infection and outbreak control issues and liaise with infection prevention and control teams regularly.
- Other duties and opportunities will depend on the interests and abilities of the individual.
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
- Will advise clinical teams on management of viral infections
- May attend outpatient clinics with a Consultant
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- The department has a robust system of updating and reviewing national and local policies and guidelines regularly. The post holder will be expected to participate.
4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
- The post holder will be expected to use resources rationally.
5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
- The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.
- Will have to be up to date with information governance training.
6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- The department has a robust programme of audit and research in which the Clinical Fellow will become involved depending on prevailing service commitments and individual interests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- The appointee will be expected, under the supervision of appropriate senior members of staff, to become familiar with the organisation of the department, to learn at first hand the examination and investigation of specimens submitted to the laboratory, to interact closely with laboratory staff, to interpret the test results and to authorise final reports.
- There are daily clinical meetings to discuss ongoing clinical cases.
- The appointee will liaise with clinical teams about patients, attend multidisciplinary ward rounds and visit wards for clinical consults.
- He/she will take an active part in infection and outbreak control issues and liaise with infection prevention and control teams regularly.
- Other duties and opportunities will depend on the interests and abilities of the individual.
2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS
- Will advise clinical teams on management of viral infections
- May attend outpatient clinics with a Consultant
3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
- The department has a robust system of updating and reviewing national and local policies and guidelines regularly. The post holder will be expected to participate.
4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES
- The post holder will be expected to use resources rationally.
5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES
- The post holder has a responsibility to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998 and maintain confidentiality of staff, patients and Trust business.
- Will have to be up to date with information governance training.
6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
- The department has a robust programme of audit and research in which the Clinical Fellow will become involved depending on prevailing service commitments and individual interests.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of the contemporary practice of medical virology
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques used in virology
- Experience in Virology or Microbiology or Infectious Diseases
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of the contemporary practice of medical virology
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques used in virology
- Experience in Virology or Microbiology or Infectious Diseases
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).
