Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated registrars in Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology, Virology, Public Health or Paediatrics to join UKHSA as a clinical fellow
This fellowship 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; guidance and policy development and implementation; research; service development and improvement including close collaborative work across regional reference laboratories, directorate and divisions.
An individual plan will be agreed with the Fellow depending on prior experience and interests, setting out their duties andobjectives. The agreement will be tailored to take in consideration the both the needs of the Directorate/Division and the individual. It will include objective setting, and mapping expected outputs and timescales for any projects.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There are multiple fellowship opportunities within reference laboratories and regional & national teams for 12 month Out of Programme Experiences (OOPE) or Out of Programme Training (OOPT) posts to commence as agreed with the successful applicant from September 2024 to February 2025. . These are aimed at Infectious Diseases, Medical Microbiology, Virology, Public Health or Paediatrics registrars current on training programmes with a National Training Number (NTN).
Specific details of the range of fellowships are outlined in the Job description attached. Please specify your preference in your application
Main duties of the job
Gain understanding and experience of:
- The delivery of the national role of UKHSA
- The delivery of the programme
- The commissioning and financing of different aspects of the delivery of the programme and
- their impact on programme performance
- The role of the various agencies in delivering, managing and monitoring programme
- Guidance and policy development (national infection guidance and policy
Develop skills in:
- Liaising with other stakeholders to optimise the delivery of clinical and public health programmes and projects
- Providing clinical input into delivery of the national planning and preparedness workstreams.
- Policy development and implementation
- Decision making and time management
- Working on ad hoc incident responses as directed by consultants in the division
- Identifying, investigating, and responding to incidents across all hazards
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.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 SpR will be expected to work closely with members of the individual teams
- Short induction including familiarisation with base, the team, and organisational arrangements.
- Dealing with enquiries from across UKHSA and government
- Issuing clinical and public health advice on individual incidents
- Participating in investigation of clusters/ outbreaks
- Attendance at (and presentation where appropriate) key meetings relevant to the division
- Attendance at cross UKHSA, meetings relevant to training, and /or projects
- Work on projects which contribute to the strategic work of the division and which are appropriate to the individual SpR
- To meet regularly with their project and educational supervisors.
- To complete an evaluation of the placement.
- The SpR 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 SpR is encouraged to attend:
- Unit/departmental education meetings
- Educational meetings with partner agencies
- Other local/national training as appropriate
Selection process details
STAGE 1 Application & Sift:
Option 1 - External
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and capabilities outlined in the person specification. You will be required to complete an application form. You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised criteria.
Applicants are strongly advised to use the person specification section as sub-headings in the application to make it clear how you meet each of the selection criteria.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview and assessment
STAGE 2 Interview
All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will progress to an interview and will be assessed on the essential criteria as advertised.
Interviews will be held virtually over Teams.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates for this role must pass an enhanced disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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
For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Kate Catterall, Postgraduate Training Faculty Programme & Workforce Lead email: kate.catterall@ukhsa.gov.uk
UK Health Security Agency promoted diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 SpR will be expected to work closely with members of the individual teams
- Short induction including familiarisation with base, the team, and organisational arrangements.
- Dealing with enquiries from across UKHSA and government
- Issuing clinical and public health advice on individual incidents
- Participating in investigation of clusters/ outbreaks
- Attendance at (and presentation where appropriate) key meetings relevant to the division
- Attendance at cross UKHSA, meetings relevant to training, and /or projects
- Work on projects which contribute to the strategic work of the division and which are appropriate to the individual SpR
- To meet regularly with their project and educational supervisors.
- To complete an evaluation of the placement.
- The SpR 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 SpR is encouraged to attend:
- Unit/departmental education meetings
- Educational meetings with partner agencies
- Other local/national training as appropriate
Selection process details
STAGE 1 Application & Sift:
Option 1 - External
Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your Qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and capabilities outlined in the person specification. You will be required to complete an application form. You will also be asked to provide information within the Employer/ Activity history section of the application form. This will be assessed in line with the advertised criteria.
Applicants are strongly advised to use the person specification section as sub-headings in the application to make it clear how you meet each of the selection criteria.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview and assessment
STAGE 2 Interview
All candidates who are successful at the sift stage will progress to an interview and will be assessed on the essential criteria as advertised.
Interviews will be held virtually over Teams.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates for this role must pass an enhanced disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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
For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Kate Catterall, Postgraduate Training Faculty Programme & Workforce Lead email: kate.catterall@ukhsa.gov.uk
UK Health Security Agency promoted diversity in the workplace and is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree MBBS or equivalent experience of working in a clinical field, including Public Health Trainees on accredited training programmes
- Specialist trainee in infectious diseases, microbiology public health or paediatrics (undertaking a specialty training programme with national training number (NTN)
Desirable
- Additional qualification in relevant field, or relevant equivalent experience, including PhD or Masters
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the UK research and NHS system
Desirable
- Experience of collaborating within other agencies (e.g. NHS England)
- Experience of presenting complex ideas to stakeholders
Skills / Capabilities / Behaviours
Essential
- Experience in preparation of written reports and published work
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise work in a timely manner
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to convey ideas and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree MBBS or equivalent experience of working in a clinical field, including Public Health Trainees on accredited training programmes
- Specialist trainee in infectious diseases, microbiology public health or paediatrics (undertaking a specialty training programme with national training number (NTN)
Desirable
- Additional qualification in relevant field, or relevant equivalent experience, including PhD or Masters
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the UK research and NHS system
Desirable
- Experience of collaborating within other agencies (e.g. NHS England)
- Experience of presenting complex ideas to stakeholders
Skills / Capabilities / Behaviours
Essential
- Experience in preparation of written reports and published work
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise work in a timely manner
- Working in a multidisciplinary team
- Able to convey ideas and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
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).
