Clinical Fellow in Clinical Virology (ST3+)

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow in Clinical Virology at a leading NHS trust in London. This 12-month fixed-term role involves working under supervision in a dynamic department, contributing to advanced diagnostics and patient care. Ideal for those seeking specialty training in Infection or experienced virologists looking to enhance their skills.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in clinical microbiology/virology or relevant laboratory work.
• Desirable: MRCP, Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc, FRCPath Part 1/2.

Responsibilities

• Act as a virology specialty registrar under consultant supervision.
• Participate in clinical liaison, laboratory work, and infection control.
• Join the on-call microbiology specialty registrar rota.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Adaptable language

Rapport-building

Listening

Persuasion

Negotiation

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration and current license to practice

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Clinical Virology (ST3+)

Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: 22 May 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a 12-month fixed-term post in Clinical Virology at UCLH.

The post involves working at Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+) level within the Department of Clinical Virology under supervision of Virology consultants. The department provides liaison to the diagnostic virology laboratory and clinical advice to UCLH NHS Foundation Trust hospitals. It collaborates with Infection Prevention and Control, microbiology, and Infectious Diseases to deliver comprehensive Infection Services.

This role is ideal for someone seeking further experience in Clinical Virology, aiming for specialty training in Infection, or a senior virologist interested in advanced diagnostics.

Main duties of the job

The clinical fellow will act as a virology 'specialty registrar', participating in clinical liaison, laboratory work, and infection control under consultant supervision. Responsibilities include signing out laboratory reports, handling clinician inquiries, participating in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings, and attending a weekly viral hepatitis clinic.

Specifically, this role involves working alongside microbiology/virology consultants and lab staff to implement and evaluate mNGS as a diagnostic tool. The post holder will serve as a key contact for this service evaluation.

They will liaise with clinical colleagues on diagnosis, management, and infection prevention. Experience in all virology lab sections will be provided where appropriate.

The successful candidate will join the on-call microbiology specialty registrar rota, providing clinical advice on a scheduled basis, with support from consultant microbiologists and virologists.

About us

UCLH is a complex NHS trust serving a diverse population, providing advanced acute and specialist services across multiple sites, including University College Hospital, the Royal London Hospital, and others. We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care, education, and research, with a focus on sustainability and becoming a carbon net-zero health service by 2031/2040.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details, please refer to the attached Job Description. Applications may close early due to high volume. We encourage timely submission.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification, full GMC registration, and current license to practice.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications such as MRCP, Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc, FRCPath Part 1/2.

Experience

• Complete employment history with evidence of career progression.
• Experience in clinical microbiology/virology, laboratory work, or research relevant to medical virology.

Communication

• Clear communication skills, adaptable language, rapport-building, listening, persuasion, negotiation.

Infection Prevention

• Adherence to Trust policies on infection control, completing relevant training, and embedding infection prevention into practice.

Additional requirements

This role is subject to DBS checks, and applicants must have UK professional registration. Sponsorship options are available for eligible candidates.

Employer details

Employer: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: University College London Hospital, 250 Euston Road, London, NW1 2PG

Website: [Link to be added]