Job summary
To provide support to VRD reporting to the RVU clinical lead. The clinical fellow role is responsible for providing clinical support to questions posed to VRD. This may involve undertaking literature searches to respond to scientific questions that require an evidence base and provide support to the laboratory.
Main duties of the job
o Provide clinical advice on virological matters relating to respiratory viral infections and general clinical virologyo Interpretation and reporting of virological laboratory resultso Evidence synthesis from UKHSA laboratory data and literature reviewo Writing of position papers, briefing notes, and scientific reports for diverse audienceso Contribution to clinical field studies and laboratory projects, e.g. protocol development, to address key evidence gapso Data analysis from laboratory studieso Respond to Scientific questions/parliamentary questions/FOIs that require medical knowledge and evidence base analysis
About us
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
Option 3 External - Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)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.
The successful candidate will be appointed to the point of the Medical Post Graduate Trainee salary scale appropriate to their years of seniority.Inclusion in the GMC Full Register with a license to practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Option 3 External - Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants)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.
The successful candidate will be appointed to the point of the Medical Post Graduate Trainee salary scale appropriate to their years of seniority.Inclusion in the GMC Full Register with a license to practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Specialty training in Infectious Diseases / Medical Virology / Medical Microbiology
- Full registration and with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Relevant higher qualification (PhD Virology)
Desirable
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the clinical virology
- Laboratory virology experience
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Experience of clinical research
Knowledge
Essential
- Good grounding in principles of clinical virology
- Understanding of the principles of virology laboratory testing and interpretation of results
Desirable
- Understanding of requirements for ethical research
Skills and capabilities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Writing, reporting and communication
- 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.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Teamworking
- Leadership and management skills
- Ability to communicate with patients and the general public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Specialty training in Infectious Diseases / Medical Virology / Medical Microbiology
- Full registration and with a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Relevant higher qualification (PhD Virology)
Desirable
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the clinical virology
- Laboratory virology experience
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Experience of clinical research
Knowledge
Essential
- Good grounding in principles of clinical virology
- Understanding of the principles of virology laboratory testing and interpretation of results
Desirable
- Understanding of requirements for ethical research
Skills and capabilities
Essential
- Ability to work under pressure
- Writing, reporting and communication
- 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.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Teamworking
- Leadership and management skills
- Ability to communicate with patients and the general public
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).
