Job summary
This is a new post for Specialty Doctor in Microbiology. It is envisaged that this post would be suitable for a doctor with at least 3-5 years of postgraduate experience who would be interested in exploring infection specialities as a career option or for a doctor with specialist microbiology / infection experience overseas looking to work in NHS and gain UK experience.
The post holder will be expected to contribute with consultant colleagues and peers to the provision of a Clinical Microbiology/Infectious disease services.
Main duties of the job
Duties as appropriate to the grade of the post under the direction of the consultants responsible including:
1. Duty Microbiologist role for clinical advice
2. Supervision of the laboratory Microbiology service.
3. Supervision of and participation in further processing of specimens and interpretation of results.
4. Authorisation and interpretation of results
5. Ward rounds and referral service as necessary.
6. Participation in teaching, research, audits as necessary.
7. Attendance by agreement at the Microbiology Clinical/ management Meeting and Clinical Improvement Group (CIG) meetings.
Clinical Responsibilities
Taking routine clinical calls and communication of critical results
Attendance at Microbiology antibiotic ward rounds
Attendance to Haematology and other MDTs
Daily ITU ward rounds with consultant on call
Attendance at the Infection prevention and control (IPC) meetings
Participation in Clinical Grand Round on Wednesday afternoon (expected)
Participation in day-to-day Infection Control activities
Participation in Infection control meetings, AMS Committee meetings and others as necessary
Participate in Public Health Duties: liaison with the Regional UKHSA laboratory and UKHSA who will provide support in reporting outbreaks, cluster of cases and any other SI to the appropriate authorities.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical activities run in a four-weekly rota and the total is 9PA. 1 SPA is allocated for CPD and revalidation purposes. This can be worked flexibly with mutual agreement
Direct clinical activities include medical and surgical specialties at both Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe sites, ITU at both sites, Buckingham community hospital, Florence Nightingale Hospice and Amersham Hospital, primary care in Buckinghamshire and Virology and Serology work.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
8. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
9. Eligible for registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.
10. oSufficient postgraduate experience and capable of working as a junior doctor.
Desirable
11. FRCPath qualifications
12. Evidence of Work within the NHS within a department of Infection
Knowledge
Essential
13. Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
14. Knowledge and application of up to date
15. Evidence based practice
16. Appropriate level of Infection Prevention and Control
Desirable
17. Breath of experience outside specialty
Experience
Essential
18. Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience in Microbiology/Infectious diseases
Desirable
19. Experience in Microbiology/Infectious Diseases
20. Experience in Infection Prevention and Control