Main area: Pathology, Microbiology
Grade: Speciality Doctor
Contract: 12 months (12 months fixed term)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (40 hrs per week). Expected to participate in the on-call and weekend rota.
Job ref: 205-6766515
Site: Royal Stoke University Hospital
Town: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/12/2024 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic microbiology speciality doctor to join our existing team to further develop the clinical microbiology and infection prevention service at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). This is a full time (10 PA) 12 month fixed term post which may lead to a substantive position.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work as part of a team of five Consultant Medical Microbiologists across the NMCPS network providing clinical medical microbiology, antimicrobial management and infection prevention and control services for the Trust, surrounding GPs and wider service users. It is envisaged the posts will allow for the provision of a greater ward presence within the Trusts and to bring expertise in infection management nearer to the point of admission to ensure the appropriate and cost effective use of laboratory services, to strengthen the Trusts antimicrobial stewardship strategy as well as supporting infection prevention and control initiatives.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Mb ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification
* Evidence of additional training in Infection Control
* FRCPath or MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
* Registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Clinical Experience & Training
* Evidence of training in microbiology or in infection control
* Ability to work at higher specialist trainee level in Microbiology.
* Clinical experience of at least 5 years in medical/ surgical specialties.
* Ability to offer appropriate advice for the investigation and management for adult and paediatric infection referrals
* Ability to follow laboratory and clinical protocols
* Knowledge of UK PHE requirements for notification of infectious diseases
* Experience in clinical audit
* Experience of antimicrobial stewardship practices
Skills
* Ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
* Relevant experience in all aspects of Clinical Microbiology.
* Evidence of research or innovative service developments
Other requirements:
* Eligibility to work within the UK
Important information about your application
* All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
* References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
* We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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 further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Krishna Banavathi; Lead Consultant Microbiologist; UHNM on 01782 674276 or e-mail krishna.banavathi@uhnm.nhs.uk
Ms Alice Alcock, Infection Sciences Manager and Advanced Laboratory Practitioner; UHNM on 01782 671419 or e-mail alice.alcock@uhnm.nhs.uk
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