Job summary
The successful applicant will join an established team of 6 consultants (4.2 WTE) and 2 registrars in a friendly, dynamic & forward-thinking department with on-site laboratory.
The department seeks a full-time Consultant in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology/ID. On-call duties are anticipated to be approx. 1:5-1:6 weekdays and weekends with prospective cover & category A availability supplement.
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Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will share the responsibility for providing a comprehensive clinical microbiology service to the Trust, local GPs and other organisations who hold a contract with the Trust.All consultants are expected to contribute to departmental activities including, but not limited to:
Interpretation & authorisation of results Ward rounds & MDTsInfection prevention & control adviceMaintaining a quality laboratory & clinical microbiology service and contributing to the activities required for UKAS accreditation.Fulfilling a lead role on a rotational basis (by mutual agreement): Microbiology Clinical Lead/Laboratory Director, Infection Prevention Doctor, Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead and Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy LeadTeaching and leadership development of all grades of staff and training to be a Clinical/Educational SupervisorOn-call commitment (expected to be 1:5-1:6 weekdays and weekends with prospective cover). This is usually telephone cover only, including weekends. A Trust laptop will be provided to enable remote access to the IT systems. The on-call availability supplement is Category A (5% for a 1:5-1:6 frequency) and an additional 1 PA is paid (for medical colleagues, and the equivalent for consultant clinical scientists) in respect of the unpredictable out of hours commitment; this is reviewed during the annual job planning process.
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About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a full-time (10 programmed activities plus 1PA for on call)
Consultant in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work fulltime will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the employing body in consultation with consultant colleagues.
The successful candidate will join 6 Consultant Medical Microbiologists and share the responsibility for the daytoday provision of a comprehensive consultation and advisory clinical microbiology service to:
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT)
GPs in the Bury St Edmunds area
Such other purchasers of microbiological services as may contract with the Trust including the local private hospital: St Edmunds Hospital, run by the Circle Health Group
This will include infection prevention and control advice for WSFT as required and when the designated Infection Prevention Doctor is absent.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a full-time (10 programmed activities plus 1PA for on call)
Consultant in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work fulltime will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the employing body in consultation with consultant colleagues.
The successful candidate will join 6 Consultant Medical Microbiologists and share the responsibility for the daytoday provision of a comprehensive consultation and advisory clinical microbiology service to:
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT)
GPs in the Bury St Edmunds area
Such other purchasers of microbiological services as may contract with the Trust including the local private hospital: St Edmunds Hospital, run by the Circle Health Group
This will include infection prevention and control advice for WSFT as required and when the designated Infection Prevention Doctor is absent.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full details of the post.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEDICALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Medical Microbiology and Virology or Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or be eligible for registration (within six months of interview).
- Applicants that have completed UK training must 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 have not been through UK training will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK CCT in Medical Microbiology & Virology or Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) in medical microbiology & virology or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- M/FRCP if a Microbiology & Infectious Diseases candidate
- MBBS, MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Other relevant higher qualification, such as: o M/FRCP o MSc o Diploma in Hospital Infection Control
QALIFICATIONS FOR CONSULTANT CLINICAL SCIENTIST CANDIDATES:
Essential
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Clinical Microbiology with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Completion of Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) in Medical Microbiology or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) in medical microbiology & virology by examination or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Honours degree in relevant science
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in medical microbiology and infection prevention & control, including outbreak and incident management
- Ability to take responsibility for and appropriately prioritise safe, high quality service delivery without direct supervision.
- Clinical Governance & Clinical Audit experience
- Experience of dealing with matters relating to antimicrobial stewardship
- Teaching experience
Desirable
Knowledge, skills, and Aptitudes
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience in medical microbiology and infection prevention and control
- Existing consultants must demonstrate ongoing participation in a relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team, including providing leadership, and of balancing clinical, management and other duties
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Awareness of relevant strategy and policy developments within the NHS.
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all colleagues and patients.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: oPLAB 1 oPLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they will need to provide evidence.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
- Must have an interest in teaching across all relevant grades of healthcare staff.
Desirable
- Attendance at a course on presentation and teaching skills
Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to use standard computer programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); to learn and use new systems including the Laboratory Information Management System, WinPath Enterprise and Electronic Patient Record system, Cerner Millenium.
Research
Desirable
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Health
Essential
- Ability to undertake daytime and out of hours on-call duties as defined below.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Probity
Essential
- Acceptance of the professional obligations placed on doctors in the GMC's Good Medical Practice in relation to probity
Other
Essential
- Commitment to providing a high-quality clinical microbiology service.
- Prepared to work in a shared office space.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEDICALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES:
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Medical Microbiology and Virology or Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or be eligible for registration (within six months of interview).
- Applicants that have completed UK training must 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 have not been through UK training will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK CCT in Medical Microbiology & Virology or Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) in medical microbiology & virology or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- M/FRCP if a Microbiology & Infectious Diseases candidate
- MBBS, MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Other relevant higher qualification, such as: o M/FRCP o MSc o Diploma in Hospital Infection Control
QALIFICATIONS FOR CONSULTANT CLINICAL SCIENTIST CANDIDATES:
Essential
- Registration as a Clinical Scientist in Clinical Microbiology with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Completion of Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) in Medical Microbiology or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) in medical microbiology & virology by examination or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Honours degree in relevant science
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in medical microbiology and infection prevention & control, including outbreak and incident management
- Ability to take responsibility for and appropriately prioritise safe, high quality service delivery without direct supervision.
- Clinical Governance & Clinical Audit experience
- Experience of dealing with matters relating to antimicrobial stewardship
- Teaching experience
Desirable
Knowledge, skills, and Aptitudes
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience in medical microbiology and infection prevention and control
- Existing consultants must demonstrate ongoing participation in a relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team, including providing leadership, and of balancing clinical, management and other duties
- Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
- Awareness of relevant strategy and policy developments within the NHS.
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all colleagues and patients.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: oPLAB 1 oPLAB 2 If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they will need to provide evidence.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
- Must have an interest in teaching across all relevant grades of healthcare staff.
Desirable
- Attendance at a course on presentation and teaching skills
Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to use standard computer programmes (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); to learn and use new systems including the Laboratory Information Management System, WinPath Enterprise and Electronic Patient Record system, Cerner Millenium.
Research
Desirable
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Health
Essential
- Ability to undertake daytime and out of hours on-call duties as defined below.
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Probity
Essential
- Acceptance of the professional obligations placed on doctors in the GMC's Good Medical Practice in relation to probity
Other
Essential
- Commitment to providing a high-quality clinical microbiology service.
- Prepared to work in a shared office space.
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).
