Clinical Fellow in Infection /Public Health

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).

Working for your organisation

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.

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Specialist trainee in infectious diseases, microbiology or public health (undertaking HEE specialty training programme)

Desirable criteria

• Additional qualification in relevant field, or relevant equivalent experience, including PhD or Masters
• FRCPath or MRCP

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Strong experience of the UK national health system

Desirable criteria

• Experience of collaborating within other agencies
• Experience of presenting complex ideas to stakeholders

Skills / Capabilities / Behaviours

Essential criteria

• 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
• Ability to convey ideas and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing

Desirable criteria

• Research experience and published work

Equality and Diversity

Essential criteria

• An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity

Job contact :

• Name : Colin Brown
• Email : colin.brown@ukhsa.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : SCS.MDrecruitment@ukhsa.gov.uk