About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term Locum Consultant in Infection (Virology) to join the Infection Directorate within the Oncology, Rare Diseases, Liver and Digestive Health Division at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for 3 months.
This locum post is being recruited to provide cover for an approved consultant career break within the Virology service.
The successful candidate will join a highly specialised tertiary virology service supporting transplant, HIV, viral hepatitis, renal, antenatal, oncology and immunosuppressed patient pathways across the Trust.
This is a 9.1667 PA post and applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time (LTFT) are welcome.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide 9.1667 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Consultant Virologysupport and will:Contribute to the provision of the clinical and diagnostic Virology service across theTrust for the duration of the locum appointment.
This will include:Participation in the clinical duties of the department at the Royal Free site, includingdaily clinical duty commitments on a pro-rata basis.Participation in Virology handover meetings, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings,and Virology ward rounds.Provision of specialist clinical advice relating to virology and infections inimmunocompromised patients.Participation in service delivery and operational support to maintain continuity of careand laboratory liaison during the period of temporary consultant absence.Contribution to the review and implementation of existing clinical guidelines, policies,and pathways in line with established departmental practice.
Participation in the department's quality assurance, clinical governance, and auditactivities, including review of clinical incidents and laboratory-related concerns whereappropriate.Provision of specialist Virology liaison support to foetal-maternal medicine servicesand wider Infection services across Trust sites.Support for the integration of clinical activities within the wider pan-infection service,including liaison with Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention and Control, andMicrobiology teams.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four 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
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description Job 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 World Class Values Essential
Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications Essential
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 non-UK 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 -Medical Microbiology
Desirable
MRCP (or equivalent) Higher Degree - MD, PhD (or equivalent) Formal Training Qualification Management qualification
Knowledge and Expertise Essential
Completion of training and extensive experience in Clinical Virology Clinical leadership skills Experience of Teaching Medical Students/Multidisciplinary Team
Desirable
Experience in recruiting patients to clinical research trials
Clinical Governance Essential
Appreciation of the principles of Clinical Governance and their application in clinical service delivery Evidence of leading Clinical Audit Experience of leading Quality Improvement
Personal Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills Able to organise and prioritise workload High level of written and oral communication skills Ability to develop good working relationships as part of a team Commitment to continuing professional development Ability to work on own initiative within an ever-changing environment. Sensitivity to the needs of a multi-cultural community
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital
Pond Street
Hampstead
NW3 2QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)