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About the role

We are looking to appoint a 2PAs Locum Consultant Senior HCID Training Programme Lead Post. The post holder will provide national leadership and operational oversight for the NHS High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) Training Programme. They will be responsible for developing, delivering, and quality-assuring a comprehensive HCID training curriculum for NHS staff nationwide under the guidance and governance of the HCID networks and NHSE. This is fixed term post for 23 months.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

The post holder will provide national leadership and operational oversight for the NHS High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCID) Training Programme. They will be responsible for developing, delivering, and quality-assuring a comprehensive HCID training curriculum for NHS staff nationwide under the guidance and governance of the HCIF networks and NHSE. Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification for further information.

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one if the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Person specification

Essential

Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
Name on the specialist register for Infectious Diseases/Microbiology/Virology or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
Demonstrable continuing professional development in both clinical practice and medical education.
Membership or Fellowship of a relevant Royal College.
Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Curriculum and QA experience
Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research
Significant clinical experience in Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention or another relevant specialty.
Experience of managing or caring for patients with suspected or confirmed HCID or other highly infectious diseases.
Experience of delivering clinical simulation, practical skills training or multidisciplinary team training programmes.
Experience of teaching and supporting medical, nursing and allied health professionals in a healthcare setting.
Demonstrable understanding of PPE requirements, safe donning and doffing procedures, and infection prevention and control standards.
Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Training in teaching methods
Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
Able to develop and create online materials.
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Leadership experience
Stakeholder engagement experience.
Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance.
Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
Strong organisational skills.
The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
Good written communication skills

Desirable

Qualification in Simulation-Based Education.
Qualification or recognised training in Quality Improvement methodology.
Previous PI or Co-PI in research studies.
Grant management.
Experience coordinating national validation exercises
Experience delivering PPE train-the-trainer programmes.
Direct experience working within an HCID treatment centre or specialised infectious diseases service.
Experience leading regional or national infectious disease preparedness exercises.