Job responsibilities
- To participate in the provision of a comprehensive and cost-effective analytical service for the diagnosis, treatment, surveillance and prevention of fungal infection. This will include identification services, histopathological examination, serological tests, molecular tests and tests with antifungal drugs.
- To participate in the production, reporting and dissemination of laboratory reports, data and statistics and to help maintain all quality procedures.
- When fully trained, to provide expert and effective advice to medical practitioners on the appropriateness of laboratory investigations and the interpretation of the results obtained, as well as on the use of antifungal drugs and the interpretation of drug test results. This will include attendance at the relevant antifungal stewardship and multi-disciplinary team clinical meetings in hospitals of the United Bristol Healthcare Trust, North Bristol Trust and elsewhere as appropriate and feasible.
- To collaborate with the staff of the Mycology Reference Laboratory, other mycology centres, epidemiologists at HCAI, fungal, AMR, AMU and sepsis division in Colindale and consultant clinical microbiologists in devising and performing surveillance of fungal infections and antifungal drug resistance.
- To devise and perform clinical audit as appropriate.
- To participate in the teaching and mycological training of medical, scientific and technical staff from within the Bristol Infection Sciences Laboratory and outside. To participate in activities such as training courses directed to maintaining or upgrading national mycological standards, and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at various academic institutions.
- To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects on relevant scientific and clinical problems.
*This list of duties is not exhaustive*
The post holder will develop working relationships and communicate regularly with a wide range of individuals, clinical and non-clinical, internal and external to UKHSA. This will include:
- Medical, scientific and biomedical staff within the UKHSA Mycology Reference Laboratory, Infection Sciences and NBT
- Senior staff of UKHSA, NBT Pathology and other divisions of the organisations.
- To attend and participate in relevant meetings and updates on an ad hoc basis.
- Medical, scientific and biomedical staff within the South West of England region.
- Hospital and Trust staff serviced by the laboratory, other clinical and primary care staff.
- Staff from external bodies including accreditation bodies, NHS, local authority, university, MHRA and other users/collaborators, national and enforcement bodies, commercial companies and professional groups as required.
Essential criteria
- PhD in an area relevant to medical mycology or molecular microbiology
- Significant post-doctoral experience in medical mycology or molecular microbiology
- Good working knowledge of fungal diseases
- Ability to perform and interpret a wide range of diagnostic tests in medical mycology or a proven desire to train in medical mycology
- Good track record of publication in mycology or molecular microbiology
- Good people-management skills
- Good working knowledge of varied computer software applications
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Understanding and experience of LIMS
- Good writing and presentation skills
- Experience of working in a clinical laboratory
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
- Good working knowledge of fungal taxonomy
Desirable criteria:
- An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships
Selection Process Details (Competency based)
This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.
Stage 1: Application & Sift
You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 14 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:
- Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
- 1250 word supporting statement.
This should outline how you consider your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.
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). Please do not email us your CV.
Healthjobs UK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1250 words. We will not consider any words over 1250 words.
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
If used, the pile that meets ALL essential criteria will proceed to shortlisting.
Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we may conduct an initial sift, on the lead criteria of:
- HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.
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 not be provided at this stage.
Stage 2: Interview - Competency Based
You will be invited to a single face to face interview. When face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.
Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview
Interviews dates to be confirmed.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Eligibility Criteria
External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants)
Location
This role is being offered as office/lab based at our site in Westbury On Trym, Bristol. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.
Security Clearance Level Requirement
Successful candidates must pass a baseline 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 (CTC).
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. 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.
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.
