Head of Virus Reference Department

This senior post is based on the Colindale site but will work with and provide expertise to other UKHSA sites as required. The post-holder will provide clinical and scientific leadership as Clinical Lead for the Virus Reference Department (VRD) within the Reference Services Division, which is part of the Public Health microbiology Directorate in UKHSA's Science Group. There is a cadre of consultant medical staff based in VRD and Bacteriology Reference Department (BRD) at Colindale as well as in UKHSA's Chief Medical Advisor Group.

The postholder will provide scientific leadership and management in VRD, clinical advice, virology expertise to UKHSA and service users, contribute to strategic, academic and operational aspects of service delivery and development, and maintain oversight of clinical governance in VRD.

APPOINTMENT

• This post is for a Consultant Medical Virologist or Infectious Diseases Physician with a special interest in Virology or Consultant Clinical Scientist to be employed as Clinical Lead for VRD by the UKHSA.
• A detailed job plan will be agreed on appointment between the post-holder and the Deputy Director, Public Health Microbiology, Reference Services.
• The job plan for this role will comprise up to 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) / 5 days per week,Applications from those wanting part-time, job-share or flexible working welcomed

This is a permanent appointment.