Consultant in Infection, Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL)

Main duties of the role Set up all aspects of clinical service and interface for a clinical metagenomics service. Provide the clinical and public health microbiology services for metagenomics to NHS and other service users including private hospitals, devolved administrations and other countries through Service Level Agreements and as WHO collaborating centre. Share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day provision of a comprehensive clinical microbiology and virology service covering unusual pathogens including arboviruses, Rickettsia, Q fever, Lyme disease. Additional training and support/mentoring will be provided through consultant colleagues as the range of pathogens extends beyond standard specialties. Provide clinical support for RIPL services at a national level For full details, please see attached Job Description & Person Specification. Role Criteria and

Other Requirements Essential role criteria

Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT or its recognised equivalence in any relevant combination of Microbiology/ Virology/Infectious Diseases/Tropical Medicine Ability to offer an expert clinical and clinical laboratory opinion on a range of problems relating to Microbiology & Virology in primary care, inpatient and tertiary referral settings Experience in Microbiological/virological aspects of infection control in hospitals, public places, and the environment Experience relevant to RIPL pathogens during training or prior roles, for example DTM&H or tropical medicine experience Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty Adaptable to situations, can communicate with people of all capabilities and attitudes Project management Excellent oral and written communication skills (including dealing with the public and the media) Effective interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills Ability to respond appropriately in unplanned and unforeseen circumstances Computer literate Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative High standards of professional probity Anunderstanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, and in relation to management systems Must be prepared to work at the base laboratory and must be willing to travel occasionally to other sites necessitated by the role Commitment to Continuing Medical Education & Development and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, and national level

Desirable role criteria

Peer reviewed scientific publications, presentation of papers at conferences, seminars, etc. Understanding of epidemiology and statistics, public health practice, health promotion, health economics and health care evaluation Experience of people management, training and mentoring Requirements of the role (e.g. qualifications, licenses and registrations)

Essential

Recognised registered medical practitioner, with full registration and a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) If included in the GMC Specialist Register in a specialty other than infectious diseases medicine or medical microbiology, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of infectious Applicants that are UK trained must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in a relevant specialty or specialties (e.g. Microbiology, Virology, Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine) 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 Desirable

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent External Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Stage 1

Application & Sift This vacancy is using Competency . At sift stage you will be assessed against the essential criteria listed in the Job Description & Person Specification attached to this vacancy advert. You will be required to complete an: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1500word Statement of Suitability/ behaviour statements / technical statements This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

Longlisting

In the event of a large number of applications we may longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria

Meets no essential criteria Shortlisting

In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of: Recognised registered medical practitioner, with full registration and a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview Desirable criteria maybeusedin the event ofa large number ofapplications/largeamountof successful candidates. We will only take through applications that meet all essential criteria. Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2

Interview stage (competency based)

You will be invited to a face to face interview, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Interviews will be held at Porton Down, Manor Farm Road,Porton Down, SP4 0JG Interviews dates to be confirmed. This vacancy is being assessed using a competency based method. During the interview we will assess against the below: KnowledgeExperienceSkills and Abilities Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. The successful candidate will be appointed to the point of the Consultant salary scale appropriate to their years of seniority or if from a background other than medicine to NHS Agenda for Change Band 8d. Inclusion in the GMC Full and Specialist Register with a license to practice (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) If included in the GMC Specialist Register/ in a specialty other than public health medicine, candidates must have equivalent training and/or appropriate experience of public health practice Public Health Specialty Registrar applicants who are not yet on the GMC Specialist Register must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within 6 months of gaining entry at the date of interview; all other applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the GMC. Inclusion in the UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) for Public Health Specialists (or eligibility within six months of interview). Nonmedical applicants who are not yet fully registered with the UKPHR must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they are within six months of gaining specialist registration at the date of interview. All other nonmedical applicants must provide verifiable signed documentary evidence that they have applied for inclusion in the UKPHR Specialist Register (for example, confirmation that a UKPHR specialist portfolio has been submitted). Security Clearance All successful candidates must meet the basic security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is: Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed isCounter-terrorist Check. This role is being offered as office based at our site at Porton.If based at one of our labs, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Salary Information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms. AfC Band 8d £94,356 - £108,814 Consultant £109,725 - £145,478 UK Health Security Agency promoted diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer