Consultant Medical Virologist / Consultant Clinical Scientist - Virology

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, energetic, and patient-focused Consultant Medical Virologist / Consultant in Infectious Diseases & Virology / Consultant Clinical Scientist - Virology to join the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Infection Sciences service. We are a clinically led team passionate about delivering the best possible care for our patients and communities and we look forward to welcoming like-minded individuals to our team. We are led by an energetic and dynamic leadership team with clear vision for the continued success of Diagnostics and Pharmacy Services across the NCA. This is a determined team with exciting plans for growth and development in the future across the whole of Greater Manchester. We are looking for a skilled professional with equal vision, tenacity, and flexibility in their approach. You will support the Infection Sciences team within the microbiology departments based at The Royal Oldham Hospital and Salford Royal Hospital. You will work closely with medical microbiology colleagues across five hospitals within the NCA as well as Wrightington, Wigan, and Leigh NHS Trust as part of the Pathology at Wigan & Salford (PAWS) network. You will join a vibrant clinical virology team and work closely with multidisciplinary teams based both within the acute NHS Trusts and the community., Full registration with a licence to practise from the General Medical Centre (GMC) or HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Scientist in Virology at the time of commencement of post (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)

The successful candidate must hold a full registration with a license to practice from the General Medical Council or be a HCPC registered Consultant Clinical Scientist in Virology. Additionally, a primary medical qualification or a Phd in Virology (for Consultant Clinical Scientists) along with successful completion of FRCPath part 1&2 (applicants within 6 months of competing part 2 are also eligible to apply) or equivalent qualification is essential. As a strong team player, you will be someone who remains calm under pressure, with an ability to take initiative and show leadership as and when required. There will be opportunities to be involved in the training and mentoring of junior doctors in Infection Sciences as well as partake in quality improvement, audit, and research. For non-medical applicants, discussions will be had with the successful candidate to determine the appropriate pay scale aligned with AFC and previous experience., Essential

• Primary medical qualification (, MBChB / MBBS) OR Phd in Virology for Consultant Clinical Scientists
• The appointee will hold the FRCPath part 2 virology or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
• MRCP or evidence of equivalence
• A higher degree MD / PhD
• Publication of research articles demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments, particularly relating to infection control.
• Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners, Broad knowledge of Virology and clinical expertise in Infection Control.
• Clinical Governance and audit understanding
• Experience in Clinical Virology, Infectious Diseases or related disciplines
Desirable
• Management training or qualification and / or evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services
• Experience of virological screening programs such as Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy or cervical cancer screening programmes
• Experience in clinical supervision.
Skills Essential
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team
• Organisational and leadership skills
  
  The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester.
Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.