Job summary
The appointment is to commence 6th August 2025 for a fixed term period of 6 months, working in the department of Microbiology at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (STH) based in laboratory medicine at the Northern General Hospital. The candidate will be expected to have MRCP and have an interest in pursuing a career in infection medicine.
Main duties of the job
Day
Time
Activity
Location
Monday
AM
General Microbiology
Critical Care Ward Rounds
NGH
PM
General Microbiology
Vascular antibiotic stewardship (AMS) round
Hepatology AMS round
NGH
Tuesday
AM
General Microbiology
Renal AMS round
Critical Care Ward Rounds
NGH
PM
General Microbiology
S. aureus MDT
NGH
Wednesday
AM
General Microbiology
Critical Care Ward Rounds
NGH
PM
CPD time
NGH
Thursday
AM
Haematology AMS/MDT
General Microbiology
Critical Care Ward Rounds
NGH
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
- The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
- The Northern General Hospital
- Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
- Weston Park Cancer Hospital
- Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
Job description
Job responsibilities
See the attached Job description and person specification documents for specific details of the duties attached to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
See the attached Job description and person specification documents for specific details of the duties attached to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCP
- Have evidence of achievement of core medical capabilities
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD, or MD (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
- NHS Experience
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with infection, including awareness of relevant medical microbiology and virology laboratory techniques
- Demonstrates awareness of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and outpatients
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Experience at core level of managing patients with infectious disease.
- Experience of laboratory work (including research) relevant to infection
- Experience of managing patients with severe acute medical disease.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CPD / CME in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement or formal research project
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- Basic Medical Degree
- MRCP
- Have evidence of achievement of core medical capabilities
Desirable
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD, or MD (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
- NHS Experience
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with infection, including awareness of relevant medical microbiology and virology laboratory techniques
- Demonstrates awareness of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and outpatients
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems.
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Experience at core level of managing patients with infectious disease.
- Experience of laboratory work (including research) relevant to infection
- Experience of managing patients with severe acute medical disease.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors
CPD
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CPD / CME in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives.
- Evidence of involvement in a quality improvement or formal research project
- Demonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
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).
