Senior Clinical Fellow in Metagenomics
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £65,048.00 to £73,992.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £65048.00 - £73992.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, Chilton, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Porton, E14 4PU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | K9919-26-0127 |
Summary
An individual plan will be agreed with the Fellow depending on prior experience and interests, setting out their duties and objectives. This role is being recruited to until March 2029, which will take into account the needs of the Division, the pathogen genomics strategy and the individual. Objectives Delivery: The StR will be expected to agree a plan with their project and educational supervisors. The plan will be tailored to meet the individual StR's needs and the needs of the division and will include the objectives for the placement and the output and timescales expected for any projects. The StR is expected to: Take responsibility for arranging 1:1 sessions with their supervisor(s). Inform their educational supervisor of any special requirements, ideally at the pre-placement meeting. Inform their education supervisor promptly of any difficulties, including concerns about lack of opportunities to gain experience. Attend the workplace as required and on time. Share their diaries with UKHSA staff. Notify their educational supervisor (or unit/department administrator if unavailable) when unwell. To deliver the objectives set out in the plan the StR will be expected to work closely with members of the individual teams. Short induction including familiarisation with base, the team, wider colleagues within UKHSA, and organisational arrangements. Dealing with enquiries from the public and health professionals as required. Issuing advice to clinicians on individual cases. Participating in investigation of clusters/ outbreaks. Participate in pathogen genomics and metagenomics meetings. Chair and support clinical mSCAPE meetings and participating in the duty roster. Develop and lead on study/surveillance protocols ensuring adherence to ethical and regulatory requirements. Liaising with other Divisions/Directorates where positive results are identified Attendance at (and presentation where appropriate) key meetings relevant to the division. Attendance at UKHSA cross organisation meetings related to training and/or project work. Support projects that advance strategic priorities within the division and across other divisions, tailored to the individual StRs competencies and development goals. To meet regularly with their project and educational supervisors. To complete an evaluation of the placement. The StR should pursue a programme of continuing professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, whilst maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements. The StR is encouraged to attend: Unit/departmental education meetings Educational meetings with partner agencies Other local/national training as appropriate ExternalOpen 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 theessential criterialisted 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) 750 word Statement of Suitability Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your statement of suitability must be no more than750 words. This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role. 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 be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible) 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 Only those who meet ALL essential criteria will be taken through to the next stage If we receive a large number of applications an initial sift against the lead criteria below will be conducted. Specialist knowledge in pathogen genomics including experience or further qualification Specialist trainee in infectious diseases, microbiology, virology, public health or paediatrics (undertaking a specialty training programme with national training) We will only take through applications that meet all essential criteria. Desirable criteria may be used if we receive a large number of applications. Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (competency based) You will be invited to a virtual interview over teams Interviews will be held week commencing 01 June, please note these dates are subject to change. This vacancy is being assessed using competencies. During the interview we will assess against the below: KnowledgeExperienceSkills and Abilities You will be asked to give 5-minute presentation at the start of your interview on the following: What is the role of metagenomics in informing public health action? Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is an office-based role at any of our core HQs (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London - Canary Wharf) or any of our Scientific Campuses. (Colindale, Porton and Chilton). You may also be based in one of UKHSA supporting hubs, or health protection operation centres.If located at a Scientific Campus or a lab you will be required to have a minimum of a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check. 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. 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) 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. UK Health Security Agency promoted diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer.