Job summary We are seeking a highly competent and enthusiastic locum Consultant in Medical Microbiology to join the staff bank and provide cover as required for on-call and potentially core shifts where the service requires support. This post is a bank position providing consultant Medical Microbiology services for the Trust, including dealing with clinical enquiries, antibiotic stewardship, laboratory microbiology and infection prevention. Additional roles and responsibilities are negotiable and will be considered depending upon interest and expertise. The applicant should as a minimium have a primary medical qualification MBChB or equivalent; and ideally FRCPath and have completed or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Medical Microbiology. Main duties of the job You will be expected to provide on-call cover for the service and core shifts as required to deliver the Microbiology consultant service. The role will provide an efficient and effective Microbiology and Infection Prevention service in Stockport NHS Foundation Trust on core shifts or support service deliver on an on-call basis out of core hours. The employee will assist with the responsibility for use and security of the Trust's assets, including their own use. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you: Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105 a session £105 for standard hours and £52.50 for the on call hours. Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 362-A-24-6996484 Job locations Stepping Hill Hospital Poplar grove Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities Please see main job description for further details or contact as below: Informal enquiries to Dr Barzo Faris, Consultant Microbiologist on 0161 419 4491. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13. Job description Job responsibilities Please see main job description for further details or contact as below: Informal enquiries to Dr Barzo Faris, Consultant Microbiologist on 0161 419 4491. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary medical qualification, e.g. MBBS or equivalent Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Desirable FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification Completed or within 6 months of completing CCT Training Essential Previous appointments that provided training in relevant specialities and Medical Microbiology and Virology Desirable Experience of training in AB stewardship Experience of infection control (dealing with outbreaks) Experience of clinical audit Experience Essential Evidence of patient care Knowledge of principles of clinical governance Attendance at Audit meetings Awareness of management role of a consultant in the NHS Desirable Understanding of management responsibilities and future development in clinical practice Research Desirable Able to demonstrate experience in research Porfessional Interests Essential Commited to continuing medical education Willing to take other duties at local or regional or national level Knowledge of up to date literature Desirable Membership of apporpiate professional societies Circumstances Essential Flexibility to meet the needs of the service Desirable Car owner Person Specification Qualifications Essential Primary medical qualification, e.g. MBBS or equivalent Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) Desirable FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification Completed or within 6 months of completing CCT Training Essential Previous appointments that provided training in relevant specialities and Medical Microbiology and Virology Desirable Experience of training in AB stewardship Experience of infection control (dealing with outbreaks) Experience of clinical audit Experience Essential Evidence of patient care Knowledge of principles of clinical governance Attendance at Audit meetings Awareness of management role of a consultant in the NHS Desirable Understanding of management responsibilities and future development in clinical practice Research Desirable Able to demonstrate experience in research Porfessional Interests Essential Commited to continuing medical education Willing to take other duties at local or regional or national level Knowledge of up to date literature Desirable Membership of apporpiate professional societies Circumstances Essential Flexibility to meet the needs of the service Desirable Car owner 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab). 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 (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Hospital Poplar grove Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)