Job summary
We are looking for a Consultant Medical Microbiologist at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, based at both The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital. We are an expanding department going through exciting times. As part of 'One Dorset Pathology', we are acquiring a new-build hub laboratory and are transforming and aligning services across the county. As part of UHD we are providing Microbiology services during a merger of two acute trusts, leading to a great deal of investment and change, providing plenty of opportunity to develop the service and support we provide to our clinical teams.
This is a full time (1.0 WTE) replacement post, joining five consultant colleagues (4.09 WTE), 1 SAS grade doctor, 1 clinical fellow, 2 SHOs and a clinical antimicrobial nurse to deliver a Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control service to University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications from candidates with joint accreditation in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or Virology are welcomed.
If UK trained, an applicant must hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
It is expected the appointee will hold FRCPath or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register (or GMC-confirmed eligibility) with a license to practice
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology
- Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and aware of own training needs
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology with Virology or Infectious Diseases
- GMC recognised supervisor
- Post graduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general medical microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship and management of infections
- Wide experience in infection prevention and control
- Experience in audit, evidence-based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of OPAT service provision
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Experience in organising educational activities
- An interest in and experience of infection prevention and control
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Meet requirements of GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Engagement with clinical governance, identification of and learning from errors
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Adequate computer/IT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
- Ability to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Good organisational skills
- Honesty and reliability
Desirable
- Effective teaching skills
- Established research skills
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective communication with consultant colleagues, hospital clinicians, GPs, nurses, other healthcare workers, patients and relatives
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Active involvement in departmental activities
Desirable
- Team player
- Caring attitude
- Approachable manner
Other
Essential
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Able to embody the Trust's values every day
- Able to lead by example in actively developing a culture that recognises and promotes equality and diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register (or GMC-confirmed eligibility) with a license to practice
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology
- Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and aware of own training needs
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology with Virology or Infectious Diseases
- GMC recognised supervisor
- Post graduate degree
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in general medical microbiology, antimicrobial stewardship and management of infections
- Wide experience in infection prevention and control
- Experience in audit, evidence-based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Desirable
- Experience of OPAT service provision
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Experience in organising educational activities
- An interest in and experience of infection prevention and control
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude
Essential
- Meet requirements of GMC's Good Medical Practice
- Engagement with clinical governance, identification of and learning from errors
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
- Adequate computer/IT skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and use initiative
- Ability to show situational awareness and application of good decision making
- Good organisational skills
- Honesty and reliability
Desirable
- Effective teaching skills
- Established research skills
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Effective communication with consultant colleagues, hospital clinicians, GPs, nurses, other healthcare workers, patients and relatives
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- Active involvement in departmental activities
Desirable
- Team player
- Caring attitude
- Approachable manner
Other
Essential
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Able to embody the Trust's values every day
- Able to lead by example in actively developing a culture that recognises and promotes equality and diversity
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.
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.
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
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital
Castle Lane East / Longfleet Road
Bournemouth / Poole
BH7 7DW
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
