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-A
Employer: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Stoke University Hospital
Town: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/12/2024 23:59
Speciality Doctor in Microbiology
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 that 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Mb ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification
* Evidence of additional training in Infection Control
* Registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* FRCPath or MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
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.
* Evidence of foundation competencies or equivalent and previous clinical work in infectious diseases/medical microbiology in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice.
* Ability to offer appropriate advice for the investigation and management for adult and paediatric infection referrals.
* Ability to offer clear comprehensive clinical documentation for all consultations.
* Ability to offer safe infection control advice in response to urgent issues.
* Ability to follow laboratory and clinical protocols.
* Knowledge of UK PHE requirements for notification of infectious diseases.
* Understands laboratory quality management and clinical governance.
* 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 and the ability to work at higher specialist trainee level.
* Evidence of research or innovative service developments.
Personal Attributes:
* Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
* An enquiring and critical approach to work.
* Commitment to good team working and relationships.
* Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME).
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.
* Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: 2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
Telephone: 01782 674595
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