Job summary
We are pleased to offer this opportunity to work as a Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases at Denmark Hill site of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a replacement Clinical Fellow post focusing on supporting the Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases services. You will be based at Denmark Hill and be part of a dynamic team of consultants at both Denmark Hill (DH) and the PRUH sites with expertise across a broad range of areas including mycology, critical care, complex surgical specialties, transplantation and infectious diseases as well as London South Specialist Virology Centre at DH.
There is a 1:7 Microbiology on call commitment including weekends.
Main duties of the job
To work under the supervision of the Consultant Microbiologists/Consultant in Infectious Diseases (alongside other Infection trainees and Clinical Fellows) in the provision of clinical, laboratory and other microbiological and infection consult services to King's College Hospital
To work closely with Consultant Microbiologists/Consultant in Infectious Diseases to:
- provide day to day cover for the communication of important results to clinicians
- deal with incoming calls and visits, including ID consults, for clinical advice (and document advise as required)
- discuss, as necessary, serious infections with a Consultant
- ensure that appropriate clinicians and Infection Control Team are made aware of all 'alter organisms' or possible clusters / outbreak of infection
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of a comprehensive clinical Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease service including advice regarding appropriate specimens, involvement in specimen analysis, validation and interpretation of results for transmission to clinicians, and involvement in the management of individual patients through full clinical liaison.
Work with the Infection Control Doctor, the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead and the King's Infection Prevention and Control Team, the Laboratory Clinical Lead on the audit and control of HCAIs and antimicrobial stewardships at King's.
Provide cover for other Infection Control and Clinical Fellows periods of annual or study leave; reciprocal cover will be provided for the appointee.
Be involved in the training of medical and nursing staff, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists as required. Contribute as required to the teaching of Medical Microbiology/Infectious Disease and Infection Control and AMS to under-graduates and post-graduates.
Please see job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The provision of a comprehensive clinical Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease service including advice regarding appropriate specimens, involvement in specimen analysis, validation and interpretation of results for transmission to clinicians, and involvement in the management of individual patients through full clinical liaison.
Work with the Infection Control Doctor, the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead and the King's Infection Prevention and Control Team, the Laboratory Clinical Lead on the audit and control of HCAIs and antimicrobial stewardships at King's.
Provide cover for other Infection Control and Clinical Fellows periods of annual or study leave; reciprocal cover will be provided for the appointee.
Be involved in the training of medical and nursing staff, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists as required. Contribute as required to the teaching of Medical Microbiology/Infectious Disease and Infection Control and AMS to under-graduates and post-graduates.
Please see job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
- MRCP or equivalent qualifications or experience
Desirable
- Other hight degree or diploma (e.g Diploma of Tropical Medicine)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of interest in infection related activities to include Microbiology, Virology, antimicrobial stewardship, infection control and infectious diseasses
Desirable
- Experience in aspects of Medical Microbiology, Infection Control and antimicrobial stewardship
- Experience in Infectious Diseases
Administration & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of day to day organisation of Microbiology, Infection Control services and Infectious diseases services
- Understanding of principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed prior audit projects
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible team player, able to cover colleagues' absence when indicated
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record or attendance and tidy personal appearance
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification
- Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
- MRCP or equivalent qualifications or experience
Desirable
- Other hight degree or diploma (e.g Diploma of Tropical Medicine)
Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of interest in infection related activities to include Microbiology, Virology, antimicrobial stewardship, infection control and infectious diseasses
Desirable
- Experience in aspects of Medical Microbiology, Infection Control and antimicrobial stewardship
- Experience in Infectious Diseases
Administration & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of day to day organisation of Microbiology, Infection Control services and Infectious diseases services
- Understanding of principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed prior audit projects
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible team player, able to cover colleagues' absence when indicated
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record or attendance and tidy personal appearance
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
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).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
