Consultant in Microbiology or Microbiology/Infectious Diseases
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Microbiologist or Consultant in Infectious Diseases/ Microbiology to join North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS). The appointee will be part of a team of four Consultant Microbiologists and three Infectious Disease Consultants at Royal Stoke University Hospital (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust) and a Consultant Microbiologist based at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust who collectively provide a comprehensive clinical Microbiology / ID service to the Trusts served by the NMCPS.
The post is a substantive, full-time (up to 11.5 PA) replacement post based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) site. Whilst the post is offered on a full-time basis, the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work-life balance.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in a forward-thinking team of microbiologists/infectious diseases physicians. The clinical microbiology duties are well organized, and there are several ward rounds/MDTs each week. Both Trusts have robust IP and AMS teams in which microbiologists/ID physicians are actively involved. Clinical microbiology is supported by a well-equipped modern laboratory and a highly skilled technical team.
Job responsibilities
The appointees will be part of a team of four Consultant Microbiologists and three Infectious Disease Consultants at Royal Stoke University Hospital (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust) and a Consultant Microbiologist based at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust who collectively provide a comprehensive clinical Microbiology / ID service to the Trusts served by the NMCPS.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full and Specialist registration with the GMC or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview
* Holder of CCT
* FRCPath or evidence of equivalent
* Mb ChB or evidence of equivalent
* Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD
* Evidence of additional qualification relevant to Microbiology and Infection Control
* MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Experience
* Evidence of broad training and experience in Microbiology
* Vast experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infections
* Evidence of working in the UK infections disease unit
* Experience in infection control or experience in clinical virology and molecular diagnostic microbiology
Achievements
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
* Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following audit
* Awareness of current speciality specific developments
* Knowledge of the principles involved in research
* Evidence of having undertaken original research
* Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years
Management Experience
* Ability to organise and manage workload
* Ability to motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team
* Able to support the Pathology Clinical Director
* Exposure and understanding of managerial issues
* Experience of supervising trainee Microbiologists
* Training in medical education
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
* Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
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.
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