Clinical Fellow (RIPL)

Job description

Job responsibilities

ExternalOpen to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Applicants are strongly advised to use the criteria in the Person Specification of the Job Description as sub-headings in their application to make it clear how they meet each of the selection criteria.

The successful candidate will be appointed to the point of the StR scale depending upon experience appropriate to their years of training.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

This vacancy is assessed using Competencies.

At sift stage you will be assessed against the essential criteria listed in the attached Job Description & Person Specification and listed below.

You will be required to complete an:

Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) An up to 1000 word Statement of Suitability.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)

Your statement of suitability must be no more than 1000 word count.

Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Essential role criteria (including qualifications, licenses and registrations): Recognised medical degree meeting UK requirements for registration Registered for a UK or equivalent international medical specialist trainee programme in microbiology, virology, infectious diseases or a relevant combined programme GMC registration or eligibility for registration Experience in clinical interpretation of complex laboratory tests for infectious diseases, including molecular & serological methods. Experience in the clinical presentation and management of infectious conditions Bacteriology and virology experience Good communicator and team worker. Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint Ability to assimilate varied information and solve complex problems. Highly motivated and able to self-determine. Decisive, with excellent analytical skills. Able to work to tight deadlines. Reliable and conscientious. Good organiser. Attention to detail. Ambitious Able to set priorities and manage time effectively Ability to work under pressure from other staff and customers An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.

Please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification of the role for full details of duties and essential criteria.

Stage 2: Interview

You will be invited to a face to face interview. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Interviews will be held from 10th February 2026, please note these dates are subject to change.

During the interview we will assess against the below:

KnowledgeExperienceSkills and Abilities

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Successful candidates for this role must pass a disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-terrorist Check.

This role is being offered as office based at our site at Porton.If based at one of our labs, you will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. 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.

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.

For further information or an informal discussion about the post, please contact:

Dr Claire Gordon,Head of Rare and Imported Pathogen Clinical Services

Claire.gordon@ukhsa.gov.uk

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Application Form & Supporting Statement

Essential

Essential

• Knowledge
• Experience
• Skills and Abilities

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

UKHSA Porton

Salisbury SP4 0JG

SP4 0JG

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)