Consultant in Infection Diseases- Clinical Virology

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Consultant in Infection Diseases- Clinical Virology, London

Client:

St George\’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

26

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

St George\’s University NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a consultant in Infection to join our friendly and vibrant department. The Infection department at St George\’s is a great place to work with a dynamic and innovative team where microbiology, virology, infectious diseases, HIV, and academics work closely together, in conjunction with NHS South West London Pathology (SWLP).

The appointee will join a team committed to providing excellent clinical care for patients with infection-related problems. St George\’s hosts SWLP, which provides pathology services to four major acute Trusts and one of the largest NHS microbiology services in England, with significant recent investments in molecular diagnostics. The role offers flexibility, including options to develop services in clinical virology, infections in pregnancy, renal and haematology infections, immunocompromised patient services, and education and training programs. There is also potential for academic sessions at the university.

The post involves shared responsibilities for managing a comprehensive infection service and training programs for trainees in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology/Virology. The detailed job responsibilities and requirements are outlined in the job description document.

About us

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice in diagnostic and laboratory virology with direct patient care. The team is dedicated to providing excellent clinical care, with extensive microbiology and molecular service investments.

Job responsibilities

The basic job plan comprises 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), with duties tailored to the candidate\’s experience and interests. Participation in microbiology on-call rotas includes additional payments. Two PAs are allocated for SPA, including CPD, training, and management duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• FRCPath or equivalent
• Full GMC registration and license to practice (or eligible within six months of interview)
• Certificate of Completion of Training in Virology or Infectious Diseases and Virology or ID/MMV (or evidence of UK CCT equivalence)
• Recognized management qualification
• Higher research degree or experience
• Recognized teaching qualification
• Diploma in HIV Medicine
• Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
• MRCP or equivalent

Personal Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Empathetic with a caring attitude
• Teamwork skills
• Commitment to diversity and equality
• CPD commitment
• Registration with a Medical Defence Organisation
• Organizational and management skills
• Training and educational skills
• Research methodology experience
• Subspecialist expertise in ID and/or Virology
• Experience managing complex infection cases
• Experience in antiviral treatments for immunocompromised patients
• Laboratory experience in diagnostic virology
• Experience in clinical audit and infection control
• Development of diagnostic assays
• Teaching and training experience
• Experience in HIV treatment

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