Job summary
Applications are invited for a Junior Clinical Fellow in the Microbiology department for Public Health Wales (PHW), Cardiff. The post holder will be expected to undertake duties at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) site, working primarily within the PHW laboratory supporting Clinical Microbiology and Virology services.
Microbiology Cardiff is one of the largest laboratories in England and Wales and incorporates laboratories within UHW and Llandough Hospital. It undertakes acute microbiology services for all hospitals, community and general practitioner services covered by Cardiff and Vale University Health board, and for Velindre University NHS Trust. Reference microbiology, particularly virology, mycobacteriology, molecular diagnostics services and pathogen genomics are provided for the whole of Wales and for some specialist services the service is UK wide. All laboratories are UKAS accredited.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will form part of the clinical infection team and will be responsible for interpreting and communicating significant results to inpatient and outpatient teams for the UHB. They will support and attend specialist infection MDTs, ward rounds and clinical infection cases. The team consists of Microbiology, Virology & Infectious Diseases consultants and SPRs working closely with clinical and biomedical scientists and the infection control team.
The post holder will be supervised by the on call clinical microbiologist/ clinical virologist.
The post holder will be encouraged to participate in education, teaching and research activities being undertaken by the department.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across Wales.
Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is not recognised for training, however the post follows the structure of a training post and will support attendance at academic meetings as well as study requirements as appropriate. This post is available from August 2023 for a period of 6 months.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is not recognised for training, however the post follows the structure of a training post and will support attendance at academic meetings as well as study requirements as appropriate. This post is available from August 2023 for a period of 6 months.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Post F1 / F2
- Full registration with GMC or equivalent
Desirable
- Familiarity with Medical Microbiology / Infectious Disease
Experience
Essential
- Completion of F1/F2 training (or the equivalence)
- Experience of General Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases
Skills
Essential
- Good manual and mental dexterity and IT skills
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information to staff and patients
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work and understand the importance of working within own competency
- Ability to work reliably, effectively and efficiently, using your own initiative when necessary
Desirable
- Teaching
- Data analysis
- Empathy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious and punctual
- Professional enthusiasm
- Clear thinking and articulate
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
- Able to accept responsibility for own actions
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Keen to demonstrate good personal performance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Post F1 / F2
- Full registration with GMC or equivalent
Desirable
- Familiarity with Medical Microbiology / Infectious Disease
Experience
Essential
- Completion of F1/F2 training (or the equivalence)
- Experience of General Medicine
Desirable
- Experience in Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases
Skills
Essential
- Good manual and mental dexterity and IT skills
- Ability to effectively communicate complex information to staff and patients
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work and understand the importance of working within own competency
- Ability to work reliably, effectively and efficiently, using your own initiative when necessary
Desirable
- Teaching
- Data analysis
- Empathy
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable, conscientious and punctual
- Professional enthusiasm
- Clear thinking and articulate
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
- Able to accept responsibility for own actions
- Able to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Keen to demonstrate good personal performance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
