Main area Microbiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Plus 1 additional PA for on call) Job ref 409-6738825
Employer Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Whiston Hospital Town Merseyside Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum (Plus on call supplement) (Grade YM 72) Salary period Yearly Closing 21/01/2025 23:59 Interview date 19/02/2025
Consultant Medical Microbiologist
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, clinically focused Medical Microbiologist to join the Microbiology team of three Consultants working cross site at all Trust sites.
The post is whole time - 10 PAs, with a 'Category A' on call requirement - which is currently 1 in 6. Less than full time and agile working will be considered.
Candidates must be registered medical practitioners and hold a current license to practice of the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be eligible within six months of the date of the Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC). The appointee will also hold the FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.
Main duties of the job
There are opportunities to build the clinical service through Antimicrobial Stewardship taking on the lead role with contributions towards Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Service, Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings and additional ward presence.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the existing Consultant Microbiologists, and the Clinical Director, within 3 months after the commencement date of the appointment.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full and specialist registration, hold a licence to practise with GMC (General Medical Council), or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview.
* Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
* Fellowship (FRCPath) of Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent qualification
* Diploma in Hospital Infection Control (or equivalent).
* Higher Research Degree (MD or PhD).
* Recognised management qualification
* MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
* Recognised teaching qualification
Knowledge & Experience
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
* Knowledge and experience of relevant speciality
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice
* Ability to organise and manage people and resources
Skills
* Broad range of IT skills.
* Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
* Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff.
* Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
* Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
* Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, scientific, technical, and managerial colleagues.
* Ability to be a flexible team member
* Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant.
* Ability to practise independently as a consultant.
* Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership.
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks.
* Awareness of personal limitations
* Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
* Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
* Experience of teaching.
* Knowledge of the principles of research.
* Experience of teaching undergraduates
* Experience of supervising trainee pathologists.
* Evidence of involvement in research.
Other
* Meets professional health requirements.
* Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
* Full driving licence.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
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