Medical Consultant/Consultant Clinical Scientist in Virology

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Virologist to deliver a comprehensive Virology service. This role involves collaborating with clinical teams, managing infection control activities, and engaging in research. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching microbiology at the University of Nottingham and will have the opportunity to shape clinical practices. If you are passionate about virology and eager to make a significant impact in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and eligibility for Specialist Register or CCT in Microbiology.
• Experience in teaching microbiology to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Virology service and develop clinical liaison with teams.
• Participate in Infection Control activities and support viral disease outbreak management.

Skills

Effective communication

Technical and clinical skills

Experience in multidisciplinary infection teams

Education

Full GMC registration

PhD in relevant area

FRCPath in Virology or equivalent

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job description

The appointee, in collaboration with other Consultants, will be expected to fulfill the following duties within the agreed Job Plan:

1. To provide a comprehensive Virology service, including full clinical liaison, to:

• Clinical services within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
• General Practitioners and other healthcare providers in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System.
• Other users of the Microbiology service as per Service Level Agreement.

To take a lead role in developing clinical liaison with specialist clinical teams to meet increasing demands, including participation in guideline formulation and review.

Share in administrative duties associated with running a clinical laboratory.

Participate in day-to-day Infection Control activities for NUH, support investigation and management of viral disease outbreaks, and liaise with local CCDCs.

Involved in collecting and reviewing surveillance and epidemiological data with NUH Infection Prevention and Control Team and UKHSA.

Actively pursue research in medical virology and epidemiology.

Involved in training specialty trainees, FY2s, scientific, and senior scientist trainees.

Pursue Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and participate in annual reviews and appraisals.

Contribute to teaching microbiology to undergraduates and postgraduates at the University of Nottingham.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC registration, eligible for the Specialist Register or CCT in Microbiology (or expected within 6 months).
• Full/specialist registration with GMC (or eligible within six months).
• UK-trained applicants: CCT or within six months of award; non-UK trained: evidence of equivalence.
• Clinical Scientist: HCPC registration and PhD in relevant area.
• FRCPath in Virology or equivalent.
• Active CPD participation.

Clinical Skills/Experience

• Technical and clinical skills as described in the job description.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and health professionals.
• Experience in multidisciplinary infection teams.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Additional skills and qualities are detailed similarly, focusing on management, teaching, research, and practical requirements.