Consultant in Virology - London, United Kingdom - Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Main duties of the job:

Share in the provision of the clinical and diagnostic Virology service to the Trust

This includes:

Participate in the clinical duties of the department (daily duty and out of hours on call rota on a prorata basis)
Participate in clinical MDTs and Virology ward rounds
Participate in service development and policy review
Contribute to the assessment and introduction of new laboratory assays
Participate in the department's quality assurance and governance activities including laboratory and clinical audit scheme, investigating serious clinical and laboratory incidents.
Integrate the department's clinical activities with the wider paninfection clinical service.
Lead and optimise the department's role in the provision of infection prevention and control expertise including contributions to the emergence and pandemic preparedness responses for the Trust.
Lead in the provision of postgraduate clinical training for Infection trainees and clinical scientists.
Collaborate with the other consultants in the department to enhance the departments NHS research portfolio with a particular focus on translational research activities that address the emerging clinical needs of our patient population.

Working for our organisation:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification:

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Values:

Essential criteria:

Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education, Qualifications and Training:

Essential criteria:

Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview
FRCPath (or equivalent)
Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are nonUK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. CCT ideally in either Virology Infectious Diseases & Medical Virology Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology

Desirable criteria:

MRCP (or equivalent)

Higher Degree

MD, PhD (or equivalent)
Formal Training Qualification
Management qualification

Knowledge and Expertise:

Essential criteria:

Completion of training and extensive experience in Clinical Virology
Clinical leadership skills
Experience of Teaching Medical Students/Multidisciplinary Team

Desirable criteria:

Experience in recruiting patients to clinical research trials

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Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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AT

Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
If you are an
EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK

Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

The Trust uses
electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held.

Average waiting times are 12 months.

Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.