Clinical Fellow in Infection - London, United Kingdom - UK Health Security Agency

UK Health Security Agency

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £32,478 - £51,069- per annum, pro rata
Job grade:

Other
Speciality Registrar
Contract type:
Fixed Term
Length of employment:
12 Months ( starting March 2024 or earliest available)
Type of role:
Health Adviser
Health Professionals
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Homeworking, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
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LondonAbout the job

Job summary:

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registrar level trainee in Public Health or Infectious Diseases or Medical Microbiology to join the HCAI, Fungal, AMR, AMU & Sepsis Division for a duration of either 6, 9 or 12 months.

This clinical fellow training placement is an outstanding opportunity for the individual to gain experience and expertise at a national level in areas including: investigation and management of major incidents and outbreaks; infectious disease surveillance; antimicrobial resistance and stewardship; infection prevention and control; guidance and policy development and implementation; research; service development and improvement including close collaborative work with the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections Reference Unit (AMRHAI).

Working for your organisation:

At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards.

We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.

Our mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight.

We will work to ensure our people have the diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds we need to thrive, that our employees are representative of the communities we serve and feel valued and enabled to play their part in delivering our work.

Creating our working culture is an ongoing process which we are developing by listening and learning together, hearing and acting upon diverse voices and opinions to develop a common sense of identity and effective ways of working.

Job description:

Gain understanding and experience of:

Investigation and mitigation of major incidents and outbreaks
Infectious disease surveillance
Research (national level infection projects)
Guidance and policy development (national infection guidance and policy)
Service and quality improvement in relation to infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control
Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship
Laboratory quality improvement and development projects in conjunction with AMRHAI

Develop skills in:

Outbreak and incident investigation
Leadership (including for national level projects and in respect to outbreak and incident response)
Stakeholder engagement and partnership including across UKHSA, NHSEI, MHRA, government departments and societies
Guidance and policy development and implementation
Decision making and time management
Quality improvement projects and audit

Person specification:

Qualifications
Essential criteria

Specialist trainee in infectious diseases, microbiology or public health (undertaking HEE specialty training programme)

Desirable criteria

Additional qualification in relevant field, or relevant equivalent experience, including PhD or Masters
FRCPath or MRCP

Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria

Strong experience of the UK national health system

Desirable criteria

Experience of collaborating within other agencies
Experience of presenting complex ideas to stakeholders

Skills / Capabilities / Behaviours
Essential criteria

Experience in preparation of written reports / audit / quality improvement projects
Ability to prioritise work in a timely manner and work autonomously
Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to convey ideas and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Desirable criteria

Research experience and published work

Equality and Diversity
Essential criteria

An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

Benefits:

Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

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Selection process details:

Inclusion in the GMC Full Register _with a license to practice (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)_

Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Further information
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competi