Job summary An exciting opportunity has risen for a Specialist Grade Doctor in Virology [NHSE Specialist Pay scale - MC70] to join the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Infection Sciences team. The post holder will be responsible along with medical microbiology / virology colleagues to provide services to Infection Sciences. NCA Infection Science laboratories are located at Salford and Oldham, this role will mainly be based at The Royal Oldham Hospital. You shall have a full registration and license to practice with the GMC, have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in clinical virology or other infection related specialties. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant speciality from other medical grades including from overseas will also be considered. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others within and outside the organisation. The candidate should have a track record for implementing change, coupled with a desire to improve and succeed in this role. In return, you will benefit from working in a high performing organisation where you will be able to enhance your knowledge and skills. Main duties of the job The main purpose of the job is to provide a clinical infection service to the NCA, based at Salford and Oldham which will offer services to all hospital sites of the NCA. This includes clinical liaison work, infection control doctor duties, supporting diagnostic laboratory service and promotion of antimicrobial stewardship. The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge and expertise in Clinical Virology. The appointee will, together with senior microbiologist / virologist colleagues, primarily be responsible for the provision of comprehensive, efficient, and cost effective clinical and diagnostic virology services to the users of the Care Organisations of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham (BRO) and Salford (SCO). An initial followed by annual review of duties will take place with the Clinical Director of Infection Sciences or Clinical Lead for virology as part of the job planning process. During the initial job planning meeting, a detailed breakdown of direct clinical care and supporting activities will be agreed. The precise arrangements will depend on the needs of the service, the interests of the individual and agreement with colleagues. Flexibility is expected with some duties requiring cross-site working across the Northern Care Alliance. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £96,990 to £107,155 a year per annum (dependant on experience) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-DPG-SG-VIRO-25 Job locations The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Registration Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council or eligible to have obtained full registration within the next six months. Desirable Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners Qualifications Essential Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in clinical virology. Equivalent years' experience in an infection specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be considered. Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB / MBBS) The appointee will hold the FRCPath part 1 virology or evidence of equivalent qualification. Desirable FRCPath part 2 in virology or evidence of equivalent qualification. A higher degree e.g. MD/PhD MRCP or evidence of equivalence. Publication of research articles demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments, particularly relating to infection control Knowledge Essential Broad knowledge of Virology and clinical expertise in Infection Control. Experience in Clinical Virology, Infectious Diseases or related disciplines Clinical Governance and audit. Practice in accordance with the "GMC guidance" on Good Medical Practice Desirable Management training or qualification and/or evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services Experience in clinical or educational supervision. Experience in point of care testing such as drafting clinical policy or coordinating implementation Experience of virological screening programs such as Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy or cervical cancer screening programmes Skills & Abilities Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well within a team Organisational and leadership skills Person Specification Registration Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid Licence to Practise with the General Medical Council or eligible to have obtained full registration within the next six months. Desirable Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners Qualifications Essential Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in clinical virology. Equivalent years' experience in an infection specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be considered. Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB / MBBS) The appointee will hold the FRCPath part 1 virology or evidence of equivalent qualification. Desirable FRCPath part 2 in virology or evidence of equivalent qualification. A higher degree e.g. MD/PhD MRCP or evidence of equivalence. Publication of research articles demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments, particularly relating to infection control Knowledge Essential Broad knowledge of Virology and clinical expertise in Infection Control. Experience in Clinical Virology, Infectious Diseases or related disciplines Clinical Governance and audit. Practice in accordance with the "GMC guidance" on Good Medical Practice Desirable Management training or qualification and/or evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services Experience in clinical or educational supervision. Experience in point of care testing such as drafting clinical policy or coordinating implementation Experience of virological screening programs such as Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy or cervical cancer screening programmes Skills & Abilities Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Ability to work well within a team Organisational and leadership skills 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). 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. 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)