Job summary
Interview dates to be confirmed.
This is an enticing
opportunity to join our existing team of five microbiologists and infectious
diseases physicians working across our two acute hospitals and various other
services in South Tyneside and Sunderland. This is an exciting time in the
field, as microbiology and ID services work more closely together, and locally
where we are expanding our reach within the organisation and sub-regionally.
There are opportunities to work with specialised services in the Trust, to
become involved with ID liaison and clinics, to work closely with the
laboratory in Gateshead, and to further develop our antimicrobial stewardship
activities. We welcome applications from doctors with, or anticipating, CCST in
medical microbiology and/or infectious diseases. The role will be tailored very
much towards the interests of the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
The main duties
of the role will be tailored to the successful applicant, but will include
participation in a busy day-time clinical liaison rota, validation of
laboratory results, attendance at ward rounds on the Sunderland integrated
critical care unit and liaison visits to other parts of the hospital as
required. The existing consultants work as a team, each of us with our own
particular interests, and will be looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join
that team.
We work closely
with staff across the Trust, in multiple disciplines and various grades. The
successful candidate must have excellent clinical knowledge and interpersonal
skills in order to contribute to this work.
The successful
candidate will be required to work one weekend in six, typically offering
in-person or telephone advice between 9am and 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays at
Sunderland Royal Hospital and/or S Tyneside District Hospital. The successful
candidate will be required to participate in an on-call rota operating between
5pm and 9am shared with colleagues at a neighbouring hospital, typically one
night in ten. On call work is recompensed in the form of time off in lieu.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
As far as possible the department will
seek to ensure that the post-holder is able to develop and consolidate any
areas of particular interest. The Trust offers a wide range of clinical
services requiring general and specialist infection liaison input, including
intensive care on two sites, ophthalmology, head and neck surgery, paediatrics
and neonatology, renal medicine, clinical haematology, vascular surgery and
genito-urinary medicine.
It is anticipated that the post-holder
will work primarily at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District
Hospital. As the sub-regional integrated infection service develops, the
post-holder might be expected to work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead.
The post-holder will be expected to work
at weekends and Bank Holidays pro-rata with the other microbiologists covering
STSFT and surrounding general practitioners. The post-holder will contribute to
the sub-regional out-of-hours on-call rota for provision of clinical advice to
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, Gateshead Health Foundation
Trust and surrounding general practitioners. The weekend and on-call workload
is regularly quantified such that the consultants take time off in lieu.
Microbiology laboratory
services are provided from a laboratory at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
Infection doctors in the South of Tyne area attend the laboratory when they
wish, meet regularly to discuss laboratory issues and are closely involved in
developing the laboratory service. There are excellent opportunities to work in
the laboratory itself.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.
As far as possible the department will
seek to ensure that the post-holder is able to develop and consolidate any
areas of particular interest. The Trust offers a wide range of clinical
services requiring general and specialist infection liaison input, including
intensive care on two sites, ophthalmology, head and neck surgery, paediatrics
and neonatology, renal medicine, clinical haematology, vascular surgery and
genito-urinary medicine.
It is anticipated that the post-holder
will work primarily at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District
Hospital. As the sub-regional integrated infection service develops, the
post-holder might be expected to work at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead.
The post-holder will be expected to work
at weekends and Bank Holidays pro-rata with the other microbiologists covering
STSFT and surrounding general practitioners. The post-holder will contribute to
the sub-regional out-of-hours on-call rota for provision of clinical advice to
South Tyneside and Sunderland Foundation Trust, Gateshead Health Foundation
Trust and surrounding general practitioners. The weekend and on-call workload
is regularly quantified such that the consultants take time off in lieu.
Microbiology laboratory
services are provided from a laboratory at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
Infection doctors in the South of Tyne area attend the laboratory when they
wish, meet regularly to discuss laboratory issues and are closely involved in
developing the laboratory service. There are excellent opportunities to work in
the laboratory itself.
Person Specification
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience in the investigation and management of infection
- Demonstrate competence in laboratory liaison
Desirable
- Experience in Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT in Medical Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Fellowship/Higher Degree
Skills, Knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors and medical students
- Highly effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital
Personal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
Person Specification
Clinical Specialty Skills
Essential
- Wide range of experience in the investigation and management of infection
- Demonstrate competence in laboratory liaison
Desirable
- Experience in Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of expected date of CCT in Medical Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Fellowship/Higher Degree
Skills, Knowledge and aptitude
Essential
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
- Evidence of teaching and training skills for junior doctors and medical students
- Highly effective communication skills
Desirable
- Management training
- IT skills
- Knowledge of current national agendas affecting the NHS and the implications involved.
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in any declared specialist interest pertinent to the post
- Evidence of clinical audit
- Understanding of clinical governance and a readiness to accept and acknowledge the responsibilities it implies.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
- Clear recognition of boundaries in respect of sessional work outside the hospital
Personal Skills
Essential
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education
- Good leadership skills
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive and tolerant
- Caring attitude to patients
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).
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