Main area: Virology
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs, of which 8.5 are DCC and 1.5 are SPA)
Job ref: 323-MD5263-LM
Employer: Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Peter's Hospital
Town: Chertsey
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 (10 PAs, of which 8.5 are DCC and 1.5 are SPA)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 18/05/2025 23:59
Interview date: 18/06/2025
Job overview
Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) has an exciting opportunity for a medically-qualified virologist who holds FRCPath Part 2 or is within 6 months of being awarded GMC specialist registration by CCT or CESR to work at St Peter’s Hospital.
BSPS serves six hospitals across five NHS Trusts and is one of the country’s highest-performing, most integrated, and respected NHS Pathology networks.
Applications are invited for a permanent full-time consultant virologist post (10 PAs, of which 8.5 are DCC and 1.5 are SPA). This new post is created to strengthen the resilience of the senior clinical team and develop clinical virology services across our pathology network. We seek applicants with enthusiasm and drive, good communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety and quality of services.
Main duties of the job
1. Work productively as a team member with senior clinical virology colleagues and laboratory staff to ensure high-quality, safe, comprehensive virology service delivery.
2. Validate, verify, authorise, and interpret virology and related laboratory results.
3. Communicate critical/urgent results to clinical users and microbiologist colleagues.
4. Provide clinical advice on the management of patients with viral infectious diseases.
5. Engage with infection control and public health colleagues in managing incidents and outbreaks.
6. Participate and lead in developing clinical virology services for our Trusts.
7. Work according to the agreed job plan.
8. Uphold patient safety and confidentiality principles in line with regulations (e.g., GDPR).
9. Conduct clinical duties in line with departmental SOPs and guidelines.
10. Adhere to the principles of the GMC’s Good Medical Practice standards.
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of over 410,000 people. We employ over 3,700 highly trained professionals, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country, offering continuous professional development and flexibility in workforce management.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Refer to the attached Job Description for further details and person specification. The successful candidate will join a full-time consultant virologist and specialist doctor in Virology, authorising results and providing clinical advice for the network.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Medical Degree: MBBS or equivalent
* FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
* Full and specialist registration with the GMC (or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview)
* Applicants who are UK trained must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Virology or be within six months of award of CCT by interview date.
* MRCP
* Joint training (Virology and ID)
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
* Experience in Infection Control and outbreak management.
* Experience in laboratory virology and familiarity with common testing platforms.
* Understanding of clinical audit principles.
* Competence in common IT systems.
* Experience in developing collaborative working relationships.
* Experience in MDTs and clinics.
Attributes, Values and Behaviours
* Knowledge of diversity and human rights.
* Effective communication skills.
* Understanding of clinical governance principles.
* Evidence of continuous improvement in patient and staff experience.
* Ability to empathise with patients and families.
Teaching
* Experience in medical and non-medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Leadership and Management
* Understanding of NHS Policy and performance targets.
* Flexible and problem-solving approach.
* Ability to inspire and motivate others.
* Evidence of participation in leadership and management activities.
Research
* Experience in research, particularly in collaboration with clinicians.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further information, please contact Dr. Bruce Stewart, Associate Medical Director for Infection & Immunity, at 01737 231904 or bruce.stewart@nhs.net.
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