Job summary
The Department of Infection Sciences at King's PRUH are delighted to advertise this post to start as soon as possible for a period of 6-12 months covering a maternity absence. Standard hours of duty will be 40 hours per week; additional out of hours commitments may be included according to experience.
This post is aimed primarily at qualified clinicians wishing to gain clinical experience in Medical Microbiology and infectious diseases.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the Medical Microbiologists, Infectious Diseases physician, Infection Prevention and Control nurses and Antimicrobial pharmacists to provide microbiology and infection management service at the PRUH and South Sites.
The main duties include providing advice regarding appropriate specimen type, validation and interpretation of results for transmission to clinicians , and involvement in the management of patients through full clinical liaison during ward rounds or via telephone consults.
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
Out team has a clinically driven focus on Infection management that incorporates innovative diagnostic approaches and encourages academia, with the overall objective to improve patient outcomes.
You will be part of the Infection team at the PRUH providing infection management advice to hospital staff and locally to the general practitioners. You will be part of the regular ward rounds to the Critical care units, Children's ward, the neonatal intensive care unit, acute medical/surgical wards and haematology/oncology unit. The rea re also weekly multi-disciplinary meetings with cardiology, trauma and orthopaedics, and haematology/oncology teams. The lab process around 500,000 samples every year and the medical microbiology team deal with significant results.
The successful candidate will be based at the PRUH and be part of dynamic infection sciences team at PRUH and Denmark Hill (DH) sites with expertise across a broad range of areas including mycology, infection control, infectious diseases and virology. There is also an opportunity to work across at the Denmark Hill site for Infectious diseases training if desired.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Out team has a clinically driven focus on Infection management that incorporates innovative diagnostic approaches and encourages academia, with the overall objective to improve patient outcomes.
You will be part of the Infection team at the PRUH providing infection management advice to hospital staff and locally to the general practitioners. You will be part of the regular ward rounds to the Critical care units, Children's ward, the neonatal intensive care unit, acute medical/surgical wards and haematology/oncology unit. The rea re also weekly multi-disciplinary meetings with cardiology, trauma and orthopaedics, and haematology/oncology teams. The lab process around 500,000 samples every year and the medical microbiology team deal with significant results.
The successful candidate will be based at the PRUH and be part of dynamic infection sciences team at PRUH and Denmark Hill (DH) sites with expertise across a broad range of areas including mycology, infection control, infectious diseases and virology. There is also an opportunity to work across at the Denmark Hill site for Infectious diseases training if desired.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- Completion of at least 3 years' post graduate trainig (or its equivalent gained on a part time / flexible basis
Desirable
- Higher degree or Diploma elg MRCP or equivalent, Diploma of Tropical Medicine, MSc or PhDOther 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 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
- Record of undertaken audit projects
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Teaching
Desirable
- Expereince of under graduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation
- Teaching experience/qualification
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
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council
- Completion of at least 3 years' post graduate trainig (or its equivalent gained on a part time / flexible basis
Desirable
- Higher degree or Diploma elg MRCP or equivalent, Diploma of Tropical Medicine, MSc or PhDOther 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 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
- Record of undertaken audit projects
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Teaching
Desirable
- Expereince of under graduate and post graduate teaching and exam preparation
- Teaching experience/qualification
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
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).
