This newly created consultant post sits in the Clinical Virology Service at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, covering three acute hospitals in Norfolk. The consultant gives specialist virology advice, interprets complex laboratory results and joins ward rounds, supporting clinical decisions and governance. The role carries a 1 in 4 out-of-hours rota, with flexible working and job share on offer. Fit depends on a GMC Specialist Register entry and living within 15 miles of the base or 30 minutes' travel.
What the job involves
- Provide specialist clinical virology advice across NNUH, James Paget and Queen Elizabeth hospitals
- Interpret complex laboratory results
- Take part in clinical ward rounds at NNUH
- Support safe clinical decision-making
- Maintain agreed turnaround times for antenatal screening and emergency department bloodborne virus testing
- Take part in a 1 in 4 out-of-hours on-call rota for clinical advice and infection prevention emergencies
- Contribute to clinical governance and audit
- Contribute to service development
- Contribute to education and research collaboration
What’s required
Qualifications
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination in virology
Registration & licences
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date within 6 months of interview), CESR or European Community Rights
Experience
- Overseas applicants must show equivalence to the 5-year NHS training period required for the specialty
Skills & knowledge
- Good communicator
- Works well in a multidisciplinary team
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
- Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Communicates with clinical colleagues, pathology and support staff
- Presents to audiences and responds to questions
Other
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Lives within 15 miles of the base trust or 30 minutes' travel
- Able to travel across multiple sites where public transport may not be available
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Nice to have
- FRCPath Part 2 in virology or equivalent qualification
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- MSc, MD, PhD or DipHIC
- "Teaching the Teachers" or equivalent
- Previous responsibility for service improvement
- Management skills
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
- Good presentation skills
What’s offered
- NHS benefits and discounts
- Excellent pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working hours
- Career development support
- Free 24-hour confidential counselling
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Wagestream access to earned pay as you earn it
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
