Job summary
The Gastrointestinal Infections and Food safety (One Health) Division is located within UKHSA's Clinical and Public Health Directorate at Colindale.
The Division's main functions constitute providing specialist (including clinical and genomic) epidemiology and surveillance for Gastrointestinal Infections (GI), coordinating the investigation of national outbreaks, advising government on the risks posed by various gastrointestinal pathogens, and responding to national and international health concerns.
The Division manages the above functions across a broad range of pathogens including enteric and food borne bacteria, viruses, and parasites. It plays an important role in Food safety and One health and has several years' experience in using advanced techniques such as whole genome sequencing to track national and internal outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance in food borne bacteria.
APPOINTMENT
- This post is for a part-time Consultant level post employed by United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA). Candidates who wish to work flexibly, part-time or job share will be considered. The post is located in UKHSA
- A detailed job plan will be agreed between the post holder and the Medical Consultant Microbiologist for Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Safety (One Health). The overall job plan will comprise 5 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, or pro rata
Main duties of the job
The job is designed to cover the full range of clinical and public health infection in the UKHSA Gastrointestinal Infections and Food Safety (One Health) Division (GIFSOH). The purpose of this post covers eight broad areas:
- Contribute intellectual and scientific leadership to the GIFSOH Division.
- Participate in Division and Directorate management
- Line manage GIFSOH Division staff as delegated by the Deputy Director GIFSOH.
- Contribute to education and training of clinical and scientific
- Develop and execute clinical and epidemiological studies in the area of gastrointestinal
- Supporting the Gastrointestinal bacteria reference unit (GBRU) for clinical interpretation of results, clinical liaison with external stakeholders.
- Contribute to relevant public health policies and guidance.
- Provide medical input and leadership to incidents and outbreaks related to gastrointestinal
- Ensure that the GIFSOH Division works to the highest standards of Clinical
Applicants will be expected to have relevant qualifications (including CCT or equivalent); and FRCPath and MRCP or equivalent. Experience of diagnostic services in Medical Microbiology with clinical management of communicable disease and its application to public health is essential.
All medical applicants must be on the GMC's Full and Specialist Register with a current licence to practise.
About us
At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant Medical Microbiologist / Consultant Infectious Diseases physician will be expected to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:
- Accountable to the Medical Consultant Microbiologist and Deputy Director, GIFSOH
- Lead and direct the designated deliverables within GIFSOH Division.
- Participate as a member of GIFSOH Division and CEI Leadership & Management structures and represent GIFSOH and CEI within relevant cross-organisational groups
- Ensure that the Health & Safety of staff is paramount, that the H&S arrangements for your service are of the highest standards, and that you work closely with the HSE to address any recommendations that they may have in a timely
- Ensure that the GIFSOH Division works to the highest standards of Clinical
- Support and develop the workforce across the whole system, in line with UKHSAs remit, to support capability and capacity, including technical and professional skills to meet the challenges involved in protecting and improving the publics
- Participate in an on-call rota as required by the Deputy Director of GIFSOH
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate your capability and potential against the criteria.
If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to attend a panel interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
For further information on the selection process, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.
Expected Timeline:Advert Close: 23:55 on 4 December 2022Shortlist: w/c 5 December 2022Interviews: w/c 15 December 2022
The UK Health Security Agency is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently under-represented in the organisation.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant Medical Microbiologist / Consultant Infectious Diseases physician will be expected to fulfil the following duties and responsibilities:
- Accountable to the Medical Consultant Microbiologist and Deputy Director, GIFSOH
- Lead and direct the designated deliverables within GIFSOH Division.
- Participate as a member of GIFSOH Division and CEI Leadership & Management structures and represent GIFSOH and CEI within relevant cross-organisational groups
- Ensure that the Health & Safety of staff is paramount, that the H&S arrangements for your service are of the highest standards, and that you work closely with the HSE to address any recommendations that they may have in a timely
- Ensure that the GIFSOH Division works to the highest standards of Clinical
- Support and develop the workforce across the whole system, in line with UKHSAs remit, to support capability and capacity, including technical and professional skills to meet the challenges involved in protecting and improving the publics
- Participate in an on-call rota as required by the Deputy Director of GIFSOH
To be successful in this role you will need to be able to demonstrate your capability and potential against the criteria.
If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to attend a panel interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification.
For further information on the selection process, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.
Expected Timeline:Advert Close: 23:55 on 4 December 2022Shortlist: w/c 5 December 2022Interviews: w/c 15 December 2022
The UK Health Security Agency is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently under-represented in the organisation.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. for Medical Microbiology and Virology and/or Infectious Diseases
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), for Medical Microbiology and Virology and/or Infectious Diseases or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview Infectious Diseases and/or Microbiology. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath in Microbiology OR evidence of equivalent qualification (i.e. completion of Training as an ID physician with evidence of specialist interest in Bacteriology or Virology e.g. MD or PhD)
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements in accordance with the requirements of the Royal College of Pathologists, the Royal College of Physicians, or other recognised body Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in recognised CPD scheme)
Desirable
- Dual training in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology/ Virology
- MSc, MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent qualification through documented research output.
- Relevant higher qualifications e.g. teaching, management or infection control.
Experience
Essential
- Training in clinical microbiology, infectious diseases and public health microbiology Evidence of experience in clinical microbiology, infectious diseases and public health microbiology
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Experience in teaching and training both medical and non-medical staff
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Experience and ability to work in multi- professional teams
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Recent experience of clinical and/ or laboratory diagnostics for infectious diseases
- Experience of working at a local/ regional and/or national level on guidelines, policies and other matters that influence clinical infection and/ or public health practice
- Experience of line managing other staff
- Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, audit, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice
Desirable
- Experience in other related specialities
- Public health experience
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality/ medicine
- Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice
- Experience of leading on teaching and training for specialist microbiology trainees (STs)
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours.
Skills
Essential
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical scientific approach
- Ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic service of the laboratory
- Understanding of epidemiology and statistics, data analysis and public health practice
- Decisiveness/ accountability (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority) Ability to organise self and own work and to prioritise clinical need
- Decisiveness/ accountability (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
- Interpersonal skills (see patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others)
- Flexibility (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
- Resilience (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware)
- Thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Shows initiative/ drive/ enthusiasm
- Probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas)
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical members of staff
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
- Evidence of leading audits
- Management/ financial awareness
- Information technology skills
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Familiarity with specialist training program requirements and competencies in clinical and or educational supervision.
Equality and diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships appreciation and acknowledgment of the range and complexities of diversity in the UK.
- Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers.
- Cultural competence including cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. for Medical Microbiology and Virology and/or Infectious Diseases
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), for Medical Microbiology and Virology and/or Infectious Diseases or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview Infectious Diseases and/or Microbiology. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath in Microbiology OR evidence of equivalent qualification (i.e. completion of Training as an ID physician with evidence of specialist interest in Bacteriology or Virology e.g. MD or PhD)
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Applicants must meet minimum CPD requirements in accordance with the requirements of the Royal College of Pathologists, the Royal College of Physicians, or other recognised body Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in recognised CPD scheme)
Desirable
- Dual training in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology/ Virology
- MSc, MD, PhD or evidence of equivalent qualification through documented research output.
- Relevant higher qualifications e.g. teaching, management or infection control.
Experience
Essential
- Training in clinical microbiology, infectious diseases and public health microbiology Evidence of experience in clinical microbiology, infectious diseases and public health microbiology
- Relevant post registration experience
- Experience of clinical risk management
- Experience in teaching and training both medical and non-medical staff
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Experience and ability to work in multi- professional teams
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Recent experience of clinical and/ or laboratory diagnostics for infectious diseases
- Experience of working at a local/ regional and/or national level on guidelines, policies and other matters that influence clinical infection and/ or public health practice
- Experience of line managing other staff
- Knowledge of methods of developing clinical quality assurance, audit, quality improvement and evidence based clinical and/or public health practice
Desirable
- Experience in other related specialities
- Public health experience
- Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside speciality/ medicine
- Demonstrate use of evidence-based practice
- Experience of leading on teaching and training for specialist microbiology trainees (STs)
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours.
Skills
Essential
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical scientific approach
- Ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic service of the laboratory
- Understanding of epidemiology and statistics, data analysis and public health practice
- Decisiveness/ accountability (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority) Ability to organise self and own work and to prioritise clinical need
- Decisiveness/ accountability (ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority)
- Interpersonal skills (see patients as people, empathise, work co-operatively with others)
- Flexibility (able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances)
- Resilience (able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware)
- Thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self- discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Shows initiative/ drive/ enthusiasm
- Probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas)
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical members of staff
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance and resource constraints
- Evidence of leading audits
- Management/ financial awareness
- Information technology skills
- Enthusiasm for teaching
- Familiarity with specialist training program requirements and competencies in clinical and or educational supervision.
Equality and diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships appreciation and acknowledgment of the range and complexities of diversity in the UK.
- Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases and personal triggers.
- Cultural competence including cultural sensitivity and awareness.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Commitment to and focused on quality, promotes high standards in all they do Consistently thinks about how their work can help and support clinicians and frontline staff deliver better outcomes for patients
- Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness
- Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects and learns from the contribution of others
- Consistently looks to improve what they do, looks for successful tried and tested ways of working, and also seeks out innovation
- Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same
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).
