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Overview

This NIHR Clinical Lecturer post in infectious diseases has been awarded to The School of Medicine and Population Health at The University of Sheffield as part of the prestigious UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)/ Modernising Medical Careers (MMC) integrated academic training pathway. Further details of the UKCRC/MMC integrated academic training pathway can be found at www.nihr.ac.uk/

The post is ideally suited to individuals wishing to build an academic career in infectious diseases, and in particular those who have already undertaken research and who now wish to continue undertaking research whilst pursuing further training. It offers the opportunity to combine clinical training in infectious diseases with a programme of post-doctoral research, providing 50% clinical and 50% academic time.  The Postgraduate Dean has confirmed that the post has the required educational and staffing approval and will come with an Academic National Training Number [NTN(A)] as part of the South Yorkshire rotation in infectious diseases to train for a combined CCT in Infectious Diseases and either Medical Microbiology (MM), Medical Virology (MV) or General Internal Medicine (GIM).

 You will have evidence of academic achievement and will hold an MD / PhD or equivalent, have MRCP or equivalent and hold or be eligible to hold an NTN with at least one year remaining prior to CCT.

Further details of the NIHR IAT pathway can be found at: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/explore-nihr/academy-programmes/integrated-academic-training.htm

Further information about the School of Medicine and Population Health and our research themes can be found here.

Please be sure to attach your CV and the completed NIHR Supplementary Questions to the online application. Additional information and forms can be downloaded at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XvYxWHCCGcd0rVBFL1aCwUSkzK-dCAar

Main duties and responsibilities

You will make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University’s achievements as a whole.

Research and Teaching

All members of the academic department are expected to be research active.  Infection is a major research theme of the Division of Clinical Medicine.  Researchers are clinical and non-clinical academics from infectious diseases, microbiology and respiratory medicine and, with academics in inflammation biology, form the core of the Infection and Immunity theme of the prestigious NIHR Sheffield Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), (a collaboration with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), and the UoS cross-faculty Florey Institute. The infection academics form the Clinical Infection Research Group and more detailed information about the work we do can be found here  https://sheffield.ac.uk/smph/cirg

There is ample opportunity for help with supervision during research but you will be expected to be involved with the process of raising funds for your research.  You will be expected to:

• Contribute fully as teacher, researcher and leader, in fulfilment of the ideals of the ‘Sheffield Academic’.

• Contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes of the school.
• Undertake assessment of students and have personal mentoring responsibilities for a small group of students on the MBChB programme.
• Develop specific research interests to achieve the status of a national / international expert.
• Secure peer-reviewed competitive funding for research projects.
• Achieve an optimal standard of academic contribution by publishing research findings in high ranking scientific and specialty journals and routinely appraising the literature.
• Obtain funding to establish your own research team and begin the transition to independent investigator.

• Gain experience and expertise in giving academic seminars and lectures.
• Develop time-management skills and achieve a balance between clinical, research and teaching duties throughout the appointment and beyond.
• Carry out other duties, commensurate with the grade and remit of the post

Clinical

• In-patient management of patients suffering from unselected community acquired infection, travel related infections and immunocompromised patients with and without HIV and AIDS 
• Outpatient management of HIV, chronic viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, pre-travel medicine and vaccination and service delivery for OPAT patients.
• Infectious diseases consult service (on both the RHH and NGH sites), and audit & administration.
• On-call duties in Infectious Diseases would be 1:9 non-resident for 24 hours during clinical time including evenings, Saturday and Sunday, subject to timetabling. 
• Taking part in organising delivery of the core curriculum in infectious diseases, seminars, the bi-weekly postgraduate meetings and regional meetings and shared responsibility with the other ID trainees for the junior doctor rota.
• Involvement in Infectious Diseases and Interdisciplinary Audit - preparation and presentations, as well as morbidity and mortality meetings. 

For more information about the clinical training applicants should contact Dr Anne Tunbridge (anne.tunbridge1@nhs.net) and Dr Laura Prtak (laura.prtak@nhs.net), Training Programme Directors for Infectious diseases and Medical Microbiology / Virology

The successful candidate will be allocated an Educational Supervisor in Infectious Diseases/MM/MV/GIM as appropriate to their NTN.

Conditions of service at STH

The successful candidate will work in the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and they will be expected to be aware of local policies and procedures and take note of the standing orders and financial instructions. So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post-holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues. The post-holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances. The post-holder undertakes, exceptionally, to be available for such irregular commitments outside normally rostered duties as are essential for continuity of patient care. The successful candidate will be required to maintain his/her place of residence in contact by telephone and not more than 10 miles by road from the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, unless prior specific approval to a greater distance is given by the Trust.

Administration

You will be required to undertake administrative work in support of the needs of the School of Medicine and Population Health and The University of Sheffield.  Administrative duties will be determined with the educational supervisor but should not detract from your research needs.

Support

This post will be supported by excellent facilities for research and academic office accommodation and access to administrative support.

Outline of Typical Week / Job Plan

The post is split 50/50 clinical/research.  The split of clinical and research activities will be organised according to the candidate’s needs in conjunction with the clinical and academic teams.

Library Facilities

The University Clinical Library is housed on ‘C’ Floor of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.  The Medical Library is in the main University Library which is within half a mile of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and offers excellent lending reference and national lending (Boston Spa) facilities.

As part of the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health’s Medical School redevelopment, the Health Sciences Library (HSL) at RHH was reconfigured and refurbished during 2012.  More information can be found at www.shef.ac.uk/library/libnews/rhhrefurb

Person Specification

Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please ensure that you reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.

Further Information

Next steps in the recruitment process

The date of the selection process will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates. If you need any support, equipment or adjustments to enable you to participate in any element of the recruitment process you can contact foh-staffing@sheffield.ac.uk.

Our vision and strategic plan

We are the University of Sheffield. This is our vision: sheffield.ac.uk/vision (opens in new window).

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

More details can be found on our benefits page: sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits (opens in a new window).

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

Criminal record A DBS check will be needed for this role. More details on the checks can be found on the Government website: gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role (opens in a new window).

Possession of a criminal record is not an automatic bar to employment at the University of Sheffield. We recognise the value of steady employment in the rehabilitation process and examine each case in its own right. More information can be found on our Information for candidates page:- sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/candidates (opens in a new window).

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