Consultant Virologist – Multi-site Clinical Expert

GEH; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a Consultant Virologist to provide expert virology services across the EPA network, with specialist clinical advice and interpretation of complex results. You will participate in clinical ward rounds and contribute to governance, audit, service development, education and research collaboration.

The role supports safe decision-making, rapid turnaround in antenatal screening, and maintenance of a 1 in 4 out-of-hours rota.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration is required.
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register via oCCT (Proposed CCT date within 6 months) or CESR or ECHR.
• Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination in Virology.
• FRCPath Part 2 in virology or equivalent qualification.
• Further qualifications such as MRCP or MSc/MD/PhD/DipHIC.
• Experience in teaching the Teachers or equivalent.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Previous responsibility for service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert virology services across the EPA network and offer specialist clinical advice.
• Interpret complex laboratory results and contribute to clinical ward rounds at NNUHFT.
• Support governance, audit, service development, education and research collaboration.
• Help ensure timely decision-making and management in acute and emergency settings.
• Contribute to a 1 in 4 on-call rota for out-of-hours clinical advice and infection control emergencies.

Skills

Clinical virology

Leadership

Teaching

Education

Full GMC Registration

GMC Specialist Register via oCCT/CESR

FRCPath in Virology

Job description

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital is seeking a Consultant Virologist to provide expert virology services across the EPA network, with specialist clinical advice and interpretation of complex results. You will participate in clinical ward rounds and contribute to governance, audit, service development, education and research collaboration.

The role supports safe decision-making, rapid turnaround in antenatal screening, and maintenance of a 1 in 4 out-of-hours rota.