Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registrar level trainee in Public Health or Infectious Diseases or Medical Microbiology to join the HCAI, Fungal, AMR, AMU & Sepsis Division for a duration of either 6, 9 or 12 months.
This clinical fellow training placement is an outstanding opportunity for the individual to gain experience and expertise at a national level in areas including: investigation and management of major incidents and outbreaks; infectious disease surveillance; antimicrobial resistance and stewardship; infection prevention and control; guidance and policy development and implementation; research; service development and improvement including close collaborative work with the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections Reference Unit (AMRHAI).
Main duties of the job
Gain understanding and experience of:
- Investigation and mitigation of major incidents and outbreaks
- Infectious disease surveillance
- Research (national level infection projects)
- Guidance and policy development (national infection guidance and policy)
- Service and quality improvement in relation to infectious disease surveillance, prevention and control
- Antimicrobial resistance and stewardship
- Laboratory quality improvement and development projects in conjunction with AMRHAI
Develop skills in:
- Outbreak and incident investigation
- Leadership (including for national level projects and in respect to outbreak and incident response)
- Stakeholder engagement and partnership including across UKHSA, NHSEI, MHRA, government departments and societies
- Guidance and policy development and implementation
- Decision making and time management
- Quality improvement projects and audit
About us
At the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) our mission is to provide health security for the nation by protecting from infectious disease and external hazards. We are a trusted source of advice to government and to the public, focusing on reducing inequalities in the way different communities experience and are impacted by infectious disease, environmental hazards, and other threats to health.
Our mission is challenging, innovative and in the spotlight. We will work to ensure our people have the diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds we need to thrive, that our employees are representative of the communities we serve and feel valued and enabled to play their part in delivering our work.
Creating our working culture is an ongoing process which we are developing by listening and learning together, hearing and acting upon diverse voices and opinions to develop a common sense of identity and effective ways of working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take responsibility for arranging regular 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
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
UK Health Security Agency promoted diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you shouldcontact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email:Complaints1@ukhsa.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission websitehere
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take responsibility for arranging regular 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
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
UK Health Security Agency promoted diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer.
The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you shouldcontact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email:Complaints1@ukhsa.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission websitehere
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist trainee in infectious diseases, microbiology or public health (undertaking HEE specialty training programme)
Desirable
- Additional qualification in relevant field, or relevant equivalent experience, including PhD or Masters
- FRCPath or MRCP
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Strong experience of the UK national health system
Desirable
- Experience of collaborating within other agencies
- Experience of presenting complex ideas to stakeholders
Skills / Capabilities / Behaviours
Essential
- Experience in preparation of written reports / audit / quality improvement projects
- Ability to prioritise work in a timely manner and work autonomously
- Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Abiltiy to convey ideas and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Desirable
- Research experience and published work
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Specialist trainee in infectious diseases, microbiology or public health (undertaking HEE specialty training programme)
Desirable
- Additional qualification in relevant field, or relevant equivalent experience, including PhD or Masters
- FRCPath or MRCP
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Strong experience of the UK national health system
Desirable
- Experience of collaborating within other agencies
- Experience of presenting complex ideas to stakeholders
Skills / Capabilities / Behaviours
Essential
- Experience in preparation of written reports / audit / quality improvement projects
- Ability to prioritise work in a timely manner and work autonomously
- Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Abiltiy to convey ideas and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Desirable
- Research experience and published work
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
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).
