Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, forward thinking Specialist Doctor within Microbiology 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).
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.
The NMCPS infection sciences lab based at RSUH process approximately 1,200,000 requests per year. The laboratory is UKAS accredited and provide comprehensive clinical service covering bacterial, viral, fungal and molecular investigations across the NMCPS network and the wider local health economy.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and responsibilities can be found within the attached supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
2. Mb ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification
3. Dip RCPath in microbiology or evidence of equivalent qualification
Desirable
4. FRCPath in Microbiology
5. Evidence of additional qualification relevant to Microbiology and Infection Control
Clinical Experience
Essential
6. Completed at least 12 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on part time basis) or have equivalent experience and competencies.
7. At least 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty.
8. Clinical experience of at least 1 year in medical/ surgical specialties. > 2 years' NHS experience in all aspects of Clinical Microbiology and the ability to work at higher specialist trainee level.
9. -Evidence of foundation competencies or equivalent and previous clinical work in infectious diseases/ medical microbiology in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including-Evidence of foundation competencies or equivalent and previous clinical work in infectious diseases/ medical microbiology in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including -Good clinical care -Good relationships and communication with patients -Good working relationships with colleagues -Good teaching and training -Professional behaviour and probity -Delivery of good clinical care -Maintaining good medical practice
10. Ability to offer appropriate advice for the investigation and management for adult and paediatric infection referrals
11. Ability to offer clear comprehensive clinical documentation for all consultations
12. Ability to offer safe infection control advice in response to urgent issues Ability to follow laboratory and clinical protocols
13. Knowledge of UK PHE requirements for notification of infectious diseases Understands laboratory quality management and clinical governance Experience in clinical audit
Desirable
14. Experience of training in microbiology or in infection control
15. Evidence of research or innovative service developments
16. Experience of antimicrobial stewardship practices
Personal Attributes
Essential
17. Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
18. An enquiring and critical approach to work.
19. Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
20. An awareness of current speciality and specific developments, issues and initiatives
21. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
22. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
23. Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:
Essential
24. Ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team.
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:
Essential
25. Knowledge of the principles involved in research. Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit.
Desirable
26. Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
27. Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
28. Analytical approach to problem solving.
29. Computer literate
Desirable
30. Management Experience Training in medical education