Consultant Senior HCID Training Programme Lead

Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job
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.

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification for further information.

About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of 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.

Details
Closing date: 15 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 23 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 190-STH-26-231
Job location: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2SB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification
Qualifications
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.

Desirable

• Qualification in Simulation-Based Education.
• Qualification or recognised training in Quality Improvement methodology.

Research
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Previous PI or Co-PI in research studies.
• Grant management.
• Experience coordinating national validation exercises.

Clinical experience
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.
• Experience supporting outbreak management, incident response or emergency preparedness exercises.
• Experience developing competency frameworks and assessment tools for clinical staff.

Teaching and training
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Faculty development experience.

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio.

Management and Administration
Essential

• Leadership experience.
• Stakeholder engagement experience.

Clinical governance and audit
Essential

• 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.

Personal attributes
Essential

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, S10 2SB, United Kingdom
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For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead in Infectious Diseases
Dr Rachel Foster
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