Locum Consultant Senior HCID Training Programme Lead

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a 2PAs Locum Consultant Senior HCID Training Programme Lead to provide national leadership for the HCID Training Programme. You will develop and deliver a comprehensive HCID curriculum for NHS staff nationwide under NHSE guidance, with national scope and quality assurance responsibilities.

The role is fixed term for 23 months, part time (2 sessions per week), with GMC registration and Specialist Training requirements, and a commitment

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practise.
• Completion of Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register or have a CCT date within six months of interview.
• Membership or Fellowship of a relevant Royal College.
• Qualification in Simulation-Based Education.
• Qualification or recognised training in Quality Improvement methodology.

Responsibilities

• Provide national leadership and operational oversight for the NHS HCID Training Programme.
• Develop, deliver and quality‑assure a comprehensive HCID training curriculum for NHS staff nationwide.
• Work under guidance and governance of HCID networks and NHSE to implement the programme.

Skills

GMC registration

Specialist training

Leadership

CPD/Professional development

Education

Specialist Training in Infectious Diseases

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area Infectious Diseases Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract 23 months (Fixed term: 23 months) Hours Part time - 2 sessions per week Job ref 190-STH-26-231

Site Royal Hallamshire Hospital Town Sheffield Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes , health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers.

Job overview

We are looking to appoint a 2PAs Locum Consultant Senior HCID Training Programme Lead Post. The post holder will provide national leadership and operational oversight for the NHS High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) Training Programme. They will be responsible for developing, delivering, and quality‑assuring a comprehensive HCID training curriculum for NHS staff nationwide under the guidance and governance of the HCID networks and NHSE. This is fixed term post for 23 months.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide national leadership and operational oversight for the NHS High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) Training Programme. They will be responsible for developing, delivering, and quality‑assuring a comprehensive HCID training curriculum for NHS staff nationwide under the guidance and governance of the HCIF networks and NHSE.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification for further information.

Working for our organisation

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high‑quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for Infectious Diseases/Microbiology/Virology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
• Demonstrable continuing professional development in both clinical practice and medical education.
• Membership or Fellowship of a relevant Royal College.
• Qualification in Simulation-Based Education.
• Qualification or recognised training in Quality Improvement methodology.

Research

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
• Curriculum and QA experience
• Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research
• Previous PI or Co-PI in research studies.
• Experience coordinating national validation exercises

Clinical experience

• Significant clinical experience in Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention or another relevant specialty.
• Experience of managing or caring for patients with suspected or confirmed HCID or other highly infectious diseases.
• Experience of delivering clinical simulation, practical skills training or multidisciplinary team training programmes.
• Experience of teaching and supporting medical, nursing and allied health professionals in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrable understanding of PPE requirements, safe donning and doffing procedures, and infection prevention and control standards.
• Direct experience working within an HCID treatment centre or specialised infectious diseases service.
• Experience leading regional or national infectious disease preparedness exercises.
• Experience supporting outbreak management, incident response or emergency preparedness exercises.
• Experience developing competency frameworks and assessment tools for clinical staff.

Teaching and training

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
• Training in teaching methods
• Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
• Able to develop and create online materials.

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Management and Administration

Clinical governance and audit

• Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance.
• Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
• Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
• Active involvement in a clinical governance programme

Personal attributes

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
• Strong organisational skills.
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC’ good medical practice (2013).

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust. Please keep this in mind when submitting your application. Further details on these concessions, and who qualifies for them, can be found here .

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Rachel Foster Job title Clinical Lead in Infectious Diseases Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0114 2712962 Additional information

Dr Ben Stone – Consultant in Clinical Infection & Clinical Director CIinical Infection, Immunology & Dermatology
Contact via Nicola Brumpton, PA
[e-mail]

Mr Duncan Campbell
Operations Director
Sheffield S10 2SJ
Tel: [phone] (PA)

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