Junior Clinical Research Fellow in Infectious Diseases
| Posting date: | 09 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,923 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6214167/188-MT1155 |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust and University of Southampton partnership is recognised as a centre of excellence in clinical care and clinical research, securing research funding in excess of £30m per annum. There is a large portfolio of infectious disease research studies including several randomised controlled trials evaluating novel point-of-care tests for infection.
The infectious disease department provides inpatient and outpatient care for adult patients with severe and complex infection. The inpatient service is responsible for the care of around 20 inpatients at any one time with a wide variety of infections, including patients with HIV infection, tuberculosis and imported infection. In addition, there is a comprehensive consultation service for patients managed under other specialities, an outpatient parenteral antibiotic service and an in-reach service to the acute medical and ambulatory care units.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO
There are 6 Infectious Diseases consultants in the department, including the Professor of Infectious Diseases, and between 4 and 6 speciality registrars training in infectious disease combined with either microbiology or general internal medicine. There are two Infectious Diseases SHOs supporting the inpatient service and in addition there are dedicated antimicrobial pharmacists and other allied health professionals. There are weekly multidisciplinary team meetings where all inpatient cases are discussed in addition to weekly radiology meetings and quarterly histology meetings and mortality and morbidity meetings. In addition, there are regular educational meetings including weekly journal club and infectious diseases tutorials.
This is a split clinical and research post (50:50). For the research component the post holder will provides support and medical cover to a portfolio of clinical Infectious Diseases research studies currently taking place at UHS including trials of novel point-of-care diagnostics for infection. The post will also provide training in the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trials and is suitable for those aiming for both a clinical academic or a primarily clinical career. For the clinical component the posts holder will be provide SHO level support to the Infectious Diseases inpatient service, at UHS and be responsible for the day-to-day review and management of the inpatients, under the supervision of the registrars and consultants. The posts also aim to develop and improve links between hospital research staff and clinical staff in the clinical areas such as acute medical unit and emergency department.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking to appoint a clinical research fellow (SHO level) to work in the Infectious Diseases department. This post provides an unrivalled opportunity for clinical and research training and experience in this speciality. The post is initially for 12 months, with a possibility for extension.
This post requires a motivated and dynamic person, with good team-working and problem-solving skills, who would like to gain clinical experience in clinical Infectious Diseases whilst gaining research skills and experience. It is suitable for candidates interested in a clinical or academic career in infectious diseases. There will be the opportunity to develop a research interest and to go on to apply for a higher research degree (MD or PhD) if desired.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Job Reference: MT1155 - This vacancy closes on or before: 29thApril 2024
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024
University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust and University of Southampton partnership is recognised as a centre of excellence in clinical care and clinical research, securing research funding in excess of £30m per annum. There is a large portfolio of infectious disease research studies including several randomised controlled trials evaluating novel point-of-care tests for infection.
The infectious disease department provides inpatient and outpatient care for adult patients with severe and complex infection. The inpatient service is responsible for the care of around 20 inpatients at any one time with a wide variety of infections, including patients with HIV infection, tuberculosis and imported infection. In addition, there is a comprehensive consultation service for patients managed under other specialities, an outpatient parenteral antibiotic service and an in-reach service to the acute medical and ambulatory care units.
YOUR MAIN DUTIES
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL DO
There are 6 Infectious Diseases consultants in the department, including the Professor of Infectious Diseases, and between 4 and 6 speciality registrars training in infectious disease combined with either microbiology or general internal medicine. There are two Infectious Diseases SHOs supporting the inpatient service and in addition there are dedicated antimicrobial pharmacists and other allied health professionals. There are weekly multidisciplinary team meetings where all inpatient cases are discussed in addition to weekly radiology meetings and quarterly histology meetings and mortality and morbidity meetings. In addition, there are regular educational meetings including weekly journal club and infectious diseases tutorials.
This is a split clinical and research post (50:50). For the research component the post holder will provides support and medical cover to a portfolio of clinical Infectious Diseases research studies currently taking place at UHS including trials of novel point-of-care diagnostics for infection. The post will also provide training in the design, conduct and reporting of clinical trials and is suitable for those aiming for both a clinical academic or a primarily clinical career. For the clinical component the posts holder will be provide SHO level support to the Infectious Diseases inpatient service, at UHS and be responsible for the day-to-day review and management of the inpatients, under the supervision of the registrars and consultants. The posts also aim to develop and improve links between hospital research staff and clinical staff in the clinical areas such as acute medical unit and emergency department.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking to appoint a clinical research fellow (SHO level) to work in the Infectious Diseases department. This post provides an unrivalled opportunity for clinical and research training and experience in this speciality. The post is initially for 12 months, with a possibility for extension.
This post requires a motivated and dynamic person, with good team-working and problem-solving skills, who would like to gain clinical experience in clinical Infectious Diseases whilst gaining research skills and experience. It is suitable for candidates interested in a clinical or academic career in infectious diseases. There will be the opportunity to develop a research interest and to go on to apply for a higher research degree (MD or PhD) if desired.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)
Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 11 June 2024
Job Reference: MT1155 - This vacancy closes on or before: 29thApril 2024
This advert closes on Monday 29 Apr 2024