Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
1. What we can offer
2. Job Plan/On-call Requirements
3. The Team
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* At least 2 years' experience in microbiology
Desirable criteria
* MRCP Qualification
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates appropriate knowledge base and sound clinical judgement
* Demonstrates basic awareness of importance and impact of infection on clinical practice
* Aware of laboratory skills related to Microbiology and Virology
Desirable criteria
* Able to demonstrate laboratory skills related to Microbiology and Virology
* Experience of clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection, including infectious diseases
Personal
Essential criteria
* Demonstrates understanding of the principles and importance of audit and research.
* Effective communication skills (with examples)
* Good organisation skills (with examples)
* Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements
* Evidence of active participation in audit
* Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Health
Essential criteria
* Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Thanks for taking the time to view this advert; we're looking forward to receiving your application. You should be aware that the vacancy may close earlier than the published date if sufficient applications are received so it would be best to apply as soon as you can. We'll contact you by e-mail to update you on the progress of your application so please check the e-mail account that you applied from (including spam/junk) regularly.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, neurodiversity or veteran status are encouraged to apply for this post.
To support you in your application process we've created a What we can offer you guide that shows what you can expect when you join our hospitals. The guide includes links to our strategic aims and objectives as well as our values, development support and rewards and benefits.
We recognise that the recruitment process may present barriers for some and you may need personal adjustments to enable you to participate in our recruitment process. Please make contact with the recruitment team at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section is an opportunity for you to showcase how your qualifications, knowledge, skill and experiences align with the requirements and criteria outlined in the job description and person.
Our recruiting managers score applications based on the criteria listed in the person specification. They will be looking for evidence of how you meet these criteria. To increase your chances of securing an interview, provide examples of how you have applied your skills and knowledge in real-life situations.
Working Smarter pledge
We offer a variety of flexible working options and wellbeing support to enable our people to find and maintain the right work-life balance.
Secondments
If you are applying for a secondment role please ensure you have agreement from your current line manager prior to attending an interview.
Disclosure and Barring Service checks
If the role you've applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this on your behalf and the cost will be recovered from your salary.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For more information about the Trust take a look at our Application Guide or visit our website www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk.
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