Job summary
Title of Post:
6 mth locum Consultant in Infectious Diseases (Adult or Paediatric) & Medical Microbiology/Virology (ID/MMV)or Medical Microbiology or Medical Virology or Consultant in Infectious Diseases & General Internal Medicine (GIM)
No. of Sessions (PAs): 10
The Consultant reports to the Clinical Lead for Infectious Diseases and is responsible through the Clinical Lead and the Director of Infection (Dr Nick Price) to the Chief Executive (Dr Ian Abbs) for the satisfactory performance of their duties.
The post-holder will join 3 existing Infection consultants at Guys' Hospital, with the post being offered initially as a locum.
The intention is to convert the role to a substantive post in 2026, which would be part of a rotatingID/microbiology post between Guys, RBH and Harefield hospitals.
The post holder will provide the infection support for the Guy's hospital site, though the post is part of a rotation that supports routine clinical infection work at Guy's, the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
Whilst individual consultants will develop their own areas of specialist expertise over time, all will deliver:
o Ward-based infection consults and telephone advice on the diagnosis, management and prevention of infection.
o Timetabled multi-disciplinary clinical meetings and ward rounds.
o ID outpatient clinics in close conjunction with the sub-specialist service.
o There is a potential to develop a new OPAT service for RBHH sites.
If CCT in Microbiology or Virology there would be an expectation to support the Infection Sciences laboratory services.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the induction and training of the StRs rotating to Microbiology/Infectious Diseases/Virology.
Work closely with clinical teams, pharmacists and the IPC nursing team.
All consultants will have PA allocation for specific responsibilities e.g. antimicrobial stewardship, IPC, OPAT.
The post-holder will participate in the non-resident on-call rota which will be shared equally with the other consultants.
About us
The Directorate of Infection (DoI) comprises clinical, laboratory, infection prevention and control and surveillance services covering Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, the Evelina children's hospital, Harefield and the Royal Brompton. A defining characteristic of the service model we have striven to develop is seamless integration of these distinct but complementary clinical disciplines in order to deliver the highest-quality patient care.
The DoI comprises about 115 clinical and administrative staff from the Dept. ofInfectious Diseases (including the Virology & Microbiology laboratories run in partnership with Synnovis UK and Ireland) and the Dept. of Infection Prevention & Control. Dr Nicholas Price is the Clinical Director and joint-Director of IPC (DIPC) and Ms Avey Bhatia, Chief Nurse, has Executive IPC responsibility. Dr Bill Newsholme (Infectious Diseases & IPC) and Dr Simon Goldenberg (Laboratories) are the medical Service Leads.
There are approximately 60 IPC staff led by joint-DIPC, Dr Jon Otter, plus a dedicated ID pharmacy team. Every DoI consultant works in partnership with IPC colleagues and is allocated specific responsibilities in job planning. ID consultant leadership is by example and is considered essential to driving higher standards of IPC quality across and lending front-line credibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The post holder will provide the infection support for the Guys hospital site, though the post is part of a rotation that supports routine clinical infection work at Guys, the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. The clinical Infection sub-specialties at Guys include:
o Infections in patients with cancer. Guys Hospital is the SE sector regional hub for Cancer including medical, clinical and surgical oncology (the new Cancer Centre opened in 2016) and has a large malignant and non-malignant haematology service.
o Infections in Renal Transplant and Urology services. Guys has an active kidney and pancreas transplant programme supporting the sector and is the hub for renal services and dialysis providing for a dialysis population of approx. 900 in 8 satellite units.
o A proposed centre of excellence for complex elective orthopaedic and spinal services is under development having been commissioned as SE sector hub for joint revision surgery.
o The site also houses the regional Thoracic surgical, Head and Neck and ENT and Urology surgical groups.
o There is a well-established OPAT team providing OPAT services for Guys and St Thomas patients, with expanding links into the South East London virtual ward initiative.
Whilst individual consultants will develop their own areas of specialist expertise over time, all will deliver:
o Ward-based infection consults and telephone advice on the diagnosis, management and prevention of infection in response to referrals and significant laboratory results.
o Timetabled multi-disciplinary clinical meetings and ward rounds, e.g. Critical Care, medical and surgical board rounds, anti-microbial stewardship etc.
o ID outpatient clinics in close conjunction with the sub-specialist service.
o There is a potential to develop a new OPAT service for RBHH sites.
If CCT in Microbiology or Virology there would be an expectation to support the Infection Sciences laboratory services alongside the other site microbiologists and virologists. Laboratory duties will include result authorisation, contribution to the day-to-day running of the diagnostic service, troubleshooting of unexpected results and active participation in laboratory management and development. Alongside existing RBHH and GSTT, and KCH and PRUH, consultant colleagues they will also support the transfer of work to the new large, multi-hospital offsite laboratory hub in 2024.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the induction and training of the StRs rotating to Microbiology/Infectious Diseases/Virology, to take an active part in postgraduate teaching and training and participate in KCL Medical School undergraduate teaching in years 2 and 3.
Work closely with clinical teams, pharmacists and the IPC nursing team to develop local clinical guidelines, manage outbreaks, and deliver key performance objectives (e.g. C. difficile, blood stream infections etc.) and staff education/training. There will be a particular focus on leading antimicrobial stewardship (bacterial and fungal).
All consultants will have PA allocation for specific responsibilities e.g. antimicrobial stewardship, IPC, OPAT.
The post-holder will participate in the non-resident on-call rota which will be shared equally with the other consultants in the Microbiology section. Weekend authorisation is performed by the on-call Infection consultant, this can be done remotely and no weekend on-site presence is generally required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
The post holder will provide the infection support for the Guys hospital site, though the post is part of a rotation that supports routine clinical infection work at Guys, the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals. The clinical Infection sub-specialties at Guys include:
o Infections in patients with cancer. Guys Hospital is the SE sector regional hub for Cancer including medical, clinical and surgical oncology (the new Cancer Centre opened in 2016) and has a large malignant and non-malignant haematology service.
o Infections in Renal Transplant and Urology services. Guys has an active kidney and pancreas transplant programme supporting the sector and is the hub for renal services and dialysis providing for a dialysis population of approx. 900 in 8 satellite units.
o A proposed centre of excellence for complex elective orthopaedic and spinal services is under development having been commissioned as SE sector hub for joint revision surgery.
o The site also houses the regional Thoracic surgical, Head and Neck and ENT and Urology surgical groups.
o There is a well-established OPAT team providing OPAT services for Guys and St Thomas patients, with expanding links into the South East London virtual ward initiative.
Whilst individual consultants will develop their own areas of specialist expertise over time, all will deliver:
o Ward-based infection consults and telephone advice on the diagnosis, management and prevention of infection in response to referrals and significant laboratory results.
o Timetabled multi-disciplinary clinical meetings and ward rounds, e.g. Critical Care, medical and surgical board rounds, anti-microbial stewardship etc.
o ID outpatient clinics in close conjunction with the sub-specialist service.
o There is a potential to develop a new OPAT service for RBHH sites.
If CCT in Microbiology or Virology there would be an expectation to support the Infection Sciences laboratory services alongside the other site microbiologists and virologists. Laboratory duties will include result authorisation, contribution to the day-to-day running of the diagnostic service, troubleshooting of unexpected results and active participation in laboratory management and development. Alongside existing RBHH and GSTT, and KCH and PRUH, consultant colleagues they will also support the transfer of work to the new large, multi-hospital offsite laboratory hub in 2024.
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the induction and training of the StRs rotating to Microbiology/Infectious Diseases/Virology, to take an active part in postgraduate teaching and training and participate in KCL Medical School undergraduate teaching in years 2 and 3.
Work closely with clinical teams, pharmacists and the IPC nursing team to develop local clinical guidelines, manage outbreaks, and deliver key performance objectives (e.g. C. difficile, blood stream infections etc.) and staff education/training. There will be a particular focus on leading antimicrobial stewardship (bacterial and fungal).
All consultants will have PA allocation for specific responsibilities e.g. antimicrobial stewardship, IPC, OPAT.
The post-holder will participate in the non-resident on-call rota which will be shared equally with the other consultants in the Microbiology section. Weekend authorisation is performed by the on-call Infection consultant, this can be done remotely and no weekend on-site presence is generally required.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist GMC Registration and current licence to practise.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO 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 are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- On GMC Specialist Register for Microbiology OR Microbiology and Infectious Diseases OR Virology
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- MRCP or equivalent
- Infection Prevention and Control qualification (e.g. DipHIC or MSc)
- FRCPath or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience across the range of adult infectious diseases.
- Experience in writing clinical infection and/or laboratory guidelines.
- Working knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control in the acute care setting e.g. management of outbreaks and antimicrobial stewardship.
Desirable
- Expert knowledge and experience in management of infection in the non-HIV immunocompromised host eg. transplant, cancer or renal patients
- Diagnosis and management of infections in chronic lung disease involving non-tuberculous mycobacteria, tuberculosis, fungi, resistance to multiple antibiotics.
- Diagnosis and management of cardiac and thoracic infections.
- Expert knowledge and experience in orthopaedic and/or diabetic foot infections.
- Expert knowledge and experience in OPAT.
- Leading or managing a diagnostic laboratory.
- Introduction of new laboratory tests into the diagnostic repertoire.
- Managing change in order to deliver clinical infection or infection control targets.
- Post-graduate IPC qualification.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Operating an Infectious Diseases clinical consult service and contributing to multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
- If applicable, running an Infectious Diseases out-patient clinic or OPAT service.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Clinical assessment and management of Critical Care patients.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- A track record demonstrating clinical governance, audit, service development and management and IT skills.
- Evidence of leading service development and participation in quality improvement projects for clinical and/or laboratory services.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- A track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
- Experience of independently attracting research funding.
- Holder of GCP certification and involvement in clinical trials.
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Ability to lead staff, balance competing demands on the diagnostic service, striving to develop an efficient and high-quality laboratory service.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of business case and service development.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist GMC Registration and current licence to practise.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO 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 are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- On GMC Specialist Register for Microbiology OR Microbiology and Infectious Diseases OR Virology
Desirable
- MD or PhD
- MRCP or equivalent
- Infection Prevention and Control qualification (e.g. DipHIC or MSc)
- FRCPath or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive experience across the range of adult infectious diseases.
- Experience in writing clinical infection and/or laboratory guidelines.
- Working knowledge in Infection Prevention and Control in the acute care setting e.g. management of outbreaks and antimicrobial stewardship.
Desirable
- Expert knowledge and experience in management of infection in the non-HIV immunocompromised host eg. transplant, cancer or renal patients
- Diagnosis and management of infections in chronic lung disease involving non-tuberculous mycobacteria, tuberculosis, fungi, resistance to multiple antibiotics.
- Diagnosis and management of cardiac and thoracic infections.
- Expert knowledge and experience in orthopaedic and/or diabetic foot infections.
- Expert knowledge and experience in OPAT.
- Leading or managing a diagnostic laboratory.
- Introduction of new laboratory tests into the diagnostic repertoire.
- Managing change in order to deliver clinical infection or infection control targets.
- Post-graduate IPC qualification.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Operating an Infectious Diseases clinical consult service and contributing to multidisciplinary clinical meetings.
- If applicable, running an Infectious Diseases out-patient clinic or OPAT service.
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Clinical assessment and management of Critical Care patients.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- A track record demonstrating clinical governance, audit, service development and management and IT skills.
- Evidence of leading service development and participation in quality improvement projects for clinical and/or laboratory services.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- A track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of Research ethics.
- Experience of independently attracting research funding.
- Holder of GCP certification and involvement in clinical trials.
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team
- Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Ability to lead staff, balance competing demands on the diagnostic service, striving to develop an efficient and high-quality laboratory service.
- Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
- Experience in leading a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of business case and service development.
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).
