The closing date is 15 August 2026
Applications are invited for a permanent full‑time consultant virologist post (10 PAs, of which 8.5 are DCC and 1.5 are SPA) to work at St Peter’s Hospital. The post is part of Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services and will strengthen the senior clinical team and develop clinical virology services across the network.
Main duties of the job
- Work productively and effectively as a team member with senior clinical virology colleagues and the virology laboratory BMS, MLA and administrative staff to ensure the delivery of a high‑quality, safe, comprehensive virology service to the Trusts and communities of the BSPS network.
- Validate, verify, authorise and interpret virology and related laboratory results.
- Communicate critical/urgent results to clinical users and microbiologist colleagues.
- Provide clinical advice on the management of patients with viral infectious diseases.
- Engage with infection control and public health colleagues in the management of incidents and outbreaks.
- Participate and lead on the development of the repertoire of clinical virology services provided to the clinical teams of our Trusts.
- Work according to the agreed job plan.
- Uphold the principles of patient safety and confidentiality in line with regulations (e.g. GDPR) and published guidance (e.g. NICE, GMC Good Medical Practice).
- Carry out clinical duties to the level of their clinical competence and in line with departmental SOPs and guidelines.
- Conduct themselves according to the principles and precepts laid out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice standards.
Job responsibilities
Refer to attached Job Description for further detailed information and person specification. The successful candidate will join the team of a full‑time consultant virologist and specialist doctor in Virology as well as the staff of our hub laboratory for BSPS, authorising results and providing clinical advice for the whole of the network. There are opportunities for flexible working, including from home and at other hospital sites in the network.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Medical degree: MBBS or equivalent.
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview.
- UK‑trained applicants must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by interview date. UK‑trained applicants lacking CCT must show evidence of equivalence.
- MRCP.
- Joint training (Virology and ID) preferred.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
- Experience in infection control and management of outbreaks.
- Experience of laboratory virology, including familiarity with common testing platforms, QMS, accreditation and the use of LIMS.
- Thorough understanding of the principles and experience in clinical audit.
- Competence in the use of common IT systems and applications.
- Experience in developing effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Experience in MDTs.
- Experience in clinics and ward rounds.
Attributes, Values and Behaviours
- Knowledge and awareness of diversity and human rights.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff to ensure that care, treatment and support are not compromised.
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance.
- Evidence of ability to continuously improve patient and staff experience.
- Ability to empathise with patients and their families and to treat them with compassion and sensitivity.
Teaching
- Medical and non‑medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
Leadership and Management
- Understanding of NHS policy and delivery of national performance targets (including hospital acquired infections).
- Flexible, pragmatic, and problem‑solving approach.
- Ability to inspire and motivate others.
- Evidence of previous active participation in leadership and management activities.
Research
- Experience of research, particularly in collaboration with other clinicians.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
£105,504 to £139,882 a year (10 PAs, of which 8.5 are DCC and 1.5 are SPA).
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