Job summary
Applicants are invited for a substantive Consultant with a responsibility in Infectious Disease, OPAT and Microbiology at Nottingham University Hospitals. The post encompasses both Queens Medical Centre and the City Campus of Nottingham University Hospital.
Full-time Consultant with a responsibility in Infectious Disease, OPAT and Microbiology for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is split with 7 PAs (DCC+SPA) in Infectious Diseases, OPAT and 3 PAs (DCC+SPA) in Microbiology.
This is a full-time Consultant post designed to support the provision of a high quality infection management service in Nottingham, augmenting the existing Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases services and contributing to antimicrobial stewardship through the appropriate diagnosis and management of infection. The Microbiology Laboratory is based at the QMC Campus however clinical duties will be required at both QMC Campus and the City Hospital Campus. Infectious Diseases is based at City Campus
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the provision of a comprehensive Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases service, including laboratory duties, results authorisation and interpretation, clinical and antibiotic advice, patient consults, ward rounds and MDTs, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control, clinical governance, teaching and training, and research.
A full range of Infectious Disease and Microbiology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care.Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Infectious Disease and Microbiology service.
About us
Nottingham is a vibrant and prosperous city with something to for everyone. It has excellent schools and colleges, and two thriving Universities. There are good theatres, an arena which attracts national and international performers, and several renowned arts centres and museums. Nottingham is the home of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham Forest and Nottingham County Football Clubs, Nottingham Ruby Club, the National Water Sports Centre, the Nottingham Tennis Centre, and Ice Arena.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for detailed information regarding the post.
All applicants must have accreditation in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology on the GMCs specialist register, or be within 6 months of their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) date on the interview day.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for detailed information regarding the post.
All applicants must have accreditation in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology on the GMCs specialist register, or be within 6 months of their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) date on the interview day.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology expected within 6 months of interview date
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- Higher professional degree e.g. MSc / MD / PhD
Practical requirments
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
Clinical skills/Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical and clinical skills as described in the job description
- Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
- Experience in delivering high-quality presentations
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to present coherent examples of service development/delivery.
- Able to work effectively in a team.
Desirable
- Experience in managing change in service delivery of a clinical and/or diagnostic microbiology service
- Evidence of leadership in quality improvement / clinical audit / clinical governance
Personal skills/qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, audit & research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit and /or Quality Improvement
- Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching
Desirable
- A good record of original research publications / peer-reviewed publications
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology expected within 6 months of interview date
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- Higher professional degree e.g. MSc / MD / PhD
Practical requirments
Essential
- Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
Clinical skills/Experience
Essential
- Evidenced technical and clinical skills as described in the job description
- Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
- Experience in delivering high-quality presentations
Management Skills
Essential
- Able to present coherent examples of service development/delivery.
- Able to work effectively in a team.
Desirable
- Experience in managing change in service delivery of a clinical and/or diagnostic microbiology service
- Evidence of leadership in quality improvement / clinical audit / clinical governance
Personal skills/qualities
Essential
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, audit & research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit and /or Quality Improvement
- Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching
Desirable
- A good record of original research publications / peer-reviewed publications
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).