Site Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital Town Margate Salary £96,990 - £107,155 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 04/03/2025 08:00
Job overview
Pathology provides a full microbiology, clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology, blood transfusion, laboratory haemophilia, and cellular pathology service to the patients of EKUHFT, general practitioners, community healthcare and private hospitals in east Kent. The major proportion of laboratory work, including all work arising from primary care, takes place in purpose-built facilities on the WHH site.
We offer relocation expenses for permanent staff, 27-33 days’ annual leave (dependant on experience at the grade) and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Main duties of the job
The appointee, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective clinical microbiology, virology and infection prevention and control service to EKHUFT and other users of the service. There will be the opportunity to specialise and take the lead in particular clinical areas of infectious disease management with support of consultant colleagues.
This includes direct clinical care and proactive liaison in a timely manner with consultant colleagues, other hospital staff, medical microbiology colleagues, infectious disease and GUM physicians and lead respiratory physicians for tuberculosis management, general practitioners, antibiotic pharmacists, infection prevention and control nurses, and health protection consultants and Consultants in Communicable Disease Control (CCDCs) concerning the diagnosis and management of patients, and control and prevention of infection. Participate in, and offer medical advice through a “Microbiologist duty desk” daily rota.
They will participate in a rota of regular commitments to specific units, such as haemato/oncology, renal medicine, neurology, SCBU and orthopaedics, together with daily ward rounds to intensive care and high dependency units and review of significant ward patients. Appropriate involvement in preparation of policies, clinical and antimicrobial guidelines relevant to consultant medical microbiologist duties and diagnosis and management of infection.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Qualification and Training
* Full GMC Registration
* They shall have completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in Medical Microbiology.
* GMC registered as Trainer as Educational Supervisor or Undergraduate medical school teaching.
* Infection Prevention and Control course certification or diplomas by accredited bodies e.g. Hospital Infection Society / UKHSA.
* Higher degree, e.g. FRCPath Part 1 or evidence of equivalent qualification.
* FRCPath Part 2 in Medical Microbiology or an equivalent qualification if overseas.
Skills and Experience
* The applicant is expected to have experience of working as a Clinical Microbiologist in NHS at Speciality Doctor level or above for at least 12 months in UK.
* Experience / interest in Infection Control Doctor role in hospitals.
* Experience in managing critically ill patients in ITU/NICU environments.
* Demonstrated aptitude and interest in public health and health protection microbiology.
Clinical Governance
* Audit Participation
* Participates in regional and national QI projects.
* Implements evidence-based change to improve patient care.
* Undertaking QI training.
The Trust is committed to supporting flexible working to fulfil our pledge as part of The Trust’s People Strategy to help staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Please speak with your Recruiting Manager for further information on how this can be managed alongside department expectations and requirements.
The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
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