Description
This is an excellent opportunity to work in UKHSA's world-leading National Mycobacterial Reference Service (NMRS).
The successful candidate will be part of an innovative and supportive team delivering whole-genome sequencing for TB as a routine diagnostic service for clinical and public health use.
This is a fixed term 12-month appointment until September 2028, for applicants who have completed IMT / CMT or at ST 3-7, allowing the post-holder to develop expertise in genomic microbiology and mycobacteriology, with exciting possibilities for being involved in and developing research projects.
The principal activities of the service include provision of a Mycobacterial Reference Service based on Whole Genome Sequencing for identification of Mycobacterium species isolates.
The NMRS provides information and advice to clinical and public health teams for the identification and investigation of outbreaks and TB transmission.
Our activities support surveillance activity for TB in the UK.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate fully in the clinical service provision (supervised by consultants) of the laboratory.
Responsibilities:
- Advising clinical and public health colleagues on the selection of diagnostic tests and interpretation of results (molecular, genomic and conventional)
- Clinical authorisation of results and participation in weekly multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and laboratory results
- Initiation of and participation in clinical audit
- Liaison with public health teams in outbreaks and incidents
- Postgraduate teaching of medical and biomedical scientist trainees
- Ensuring that the epidemiology, surveillance and monitoring of communicable disease covered by your service is of the highest standard
Professional Development:
- Meet regularly with their Clinical supervisors and maintain their training portfolio
- Be subject to annual appraisal, if appropriate
- Attend Laboratory induction and training appropriate to working in a clinical role within a CL3 laboratory
- Participate in mandatory training for Health and Safety and Clinical Governance appropriate for the role
Benefits:
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity