Consultant Medical Virologist/Consultant Clinical Scientist - Virology

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, energetic, and patient-focused Consultant Medical Virologist / Consultant in Infectious Diseases & Virology / Consultant Clinical Scientist - Virology to join the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Infection Sciences service.

We are a clinically led team passionate about delivering the best possible care for our patients and communities and we look forward to welcoming like-minded individuals to our team. We are led by an energetic and dynamic leadership team with a clear vision for the continued success of Diagnostics and Pharmacy Services across the NCA. This is a determined team with exciting plans for growth and development in the future across the whole of Greater Manchester. We are looking for a skilled professional with equal vision, tenacity, and flexibility in their approach.

You will support the Infection Sciences team within the microbiology departments based at The Royal Oldham Hospital and Salford Royal Hospital. You will work closely with medical microbiology colleagues across five hospitals within the NCA as well as Wrightington, Wigan, and Leigh NHS Trust as part of the Pathology at Wigan & Salford (PAWS) network. You will join a vibrant clinical virology team and work closely with multidisciplinary teams based both within the acute NHS Trusts and the community.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate must hold a full registration with a license to practice from the General Medical Council or be a HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Scientist in Virology.

Additionally, a primary medical qualification or a PhD in Virology (for Consultant Clinical Scientists) along with successful completion of FRCPath part 1&2 (applicants within 6 months of completing part 2 are also eligible to apply) or equivalent qualification is essential.

As a strong team player, you will be someone who remains calm under pressure, with an ability to take initiative and show leadership as and when required.

There will be opportunities to be involved in the training and mentoring of junior doctors in Infection Sciences as well as partake in quality improvement, audit, and research.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB / MBBS) OR PhD in Virology for Consultant Clinical Scientists
• The appointee will hold the FRCPath part 2 virology or evidence of equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• MRCP or evidence of equivalence
• A higher degree e.g. MD/PhD
• Publication of research articles demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments, particularly relating to infection control.
• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Registration

Essential

• Full registration with a licence to practise from the General Medical Centre (GMC) or HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Scientist in Virology at the time of commencement of post (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad knowledge of Virology and clinical expertise in Infection Control.
• Clinical Governance and audit understanding
• Experience in Clinical Virology, Infectious Diseases or related disciplines

Desirable

• Management training or qualification and/or evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
• Experience of virological screening programs such as Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy or cervical cancer screening programmes
• Experience in clinical supervision.

Skills

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team
• Organisational and leadership 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.