Consultant Virologist

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Flexible hours

Career development

Counselling service

Lease cars (salary sacrifice)

Cycle to Work

Wagestream access

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Consultant in Clinical Virology to provide expert virology advice across three hospitals, interpret complex labs, and join ward rounds to support decisions and governance.

The role includes a 1 in 4 on-call rota, flexible working, and potential job sharing. GMC Specialist Register entry and proximity to base are required.

Qualifications

• Good communicator with clear written and verbal skills.
• Able to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
• Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical virology advice across NNUH, James Paget and QE hospitals.
• Interpret complex laboratory results.
• Participate in clinical ward rounds and support clinical decisions.
• Maintain agreed turnaround times for antenatal screening and emergency department testing.
• Take part in 1 in 4 out-of-hours on-call rota for clinical advice and infection prevention emergencies.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audit and service development.
• Engage in education and research collaboration.

Skills

Good communicator

Multidisciplinary team

Service development

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Clinical collaboration

Public speaking

Education

FRCPath Fellowship in Virology

Job description

This newly created consultant post sits in the Clinical Virology Service at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, covering three acute hospitals in Norfolk. The consultant gives specialist virology advice, interprets complex laboratory results and joins ward rounds, supporting clinical decisions and governance. The role carries a 1 in 4 out-of-hours rota, with flexible working and job share on offer. Fit depends on a GMC Specialist Register entry and living within 15 miles of the base or 30 minutes' travel.

What the job involves

• Provide specialist clinical virology advice across NNUH, James Paget and Queen Elizabeth hospitals
• Interpret complex laboratory results
• Take part in clinical ward rounds at NNUH
• Support safe clinical decision-making
• Maintain agreed turnaround times for antenatal screening and emergency department bloodborne virus testing
• Take part in a 1 in 4 out-of-hours on-call rota for clinical advice and infection prevention emergencies
• Contribute to clinical governance and audit
• Contribute to service development
• Contribute to education and research collaboration

What’s required

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination in virology

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights

Experience

• Overseas applicants must show equivalence to the 5-year NHS training period required for the specialty

Skills & knowledge

• Good communicator
• Works well in a multidisciplinary team
• Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Communicates with clinical colleagues, pathology and support staff
• Presents to audiences and responds to questions

Other

• Flexible outlook on working hours
• Lives within 15 miles of the base trust or 30 minutes' travel
• Able to travel across multiple sites where public transport may not be available
• Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest

Nice to have

• FRCPath Part 2 in virology or equivalent qualification
• MRCP or equivalent qualification
• MSc, MD, PhD or DipHIC
• "Teaching the Teachers" or equivalent
• Previous responsibility for service improvement
• Management skills
• Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
• Good presentation skills

What’s offered

• NHS benefits and discounts
• Excellent pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Flexible working hours
• Career development support
• Free 24-hour confidential counselling
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Wagestream access to earned pay as you earn it