Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Consultant Medical Microbiologist (£5000.00 Welcome Bonus available*)

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Job summary

Consultant Microbiologist or Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

The two Consultants will share the provision of day-to-day clinical microbiology services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH), Kings Lynn. One of the consultants will lead on Infection Control while the other will lead on Antimicrobial Stewardship.

These are replacement posts at QEH, with the existence of the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) of which all three acute Trusts in Norfolk are members, there is an expectation for cross cover for the 3 hospitals that make up EPA. Although employed by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), it is expected that the postholders will spend most of their time at QEH working alongside other consultant to provide a comprehensive microbiology service for that Trust including provision of cross-cover for infection prevention and control.

There is a service level agreement already in place between the Trusts to allow this pattern of working, and job planning will be arranged jointlybetween the two organizations.

Main duties of the job

The appointment is to the QEHKL, and the candidate will be mainly based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn.

Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive microbiology service for all users of the laboratory. The consultant will rotate with his/her colleagues to provide either Infection Prevention and Control doctor role or Antibiotic stewardship role. This will happen by mutual agreement.

Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the QEHKL and to GPs and other healthcare professionals in Primary Care. Out of hours (on-call) service includes provision of advisory services to James Paget University Hospital and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, in addition to primary care.

Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities of the QEHKL

Take part in the Royal College of Pathologists continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.

About us

The EPA Department of Microbiology is a large and busy department which is continuing to expand to accommodate the increasing microbiological needs of the modern NHS. It provides a county-wide diagnostic microbiology service as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, as described below.

The Department provides a comprehensive infection service encompassing diagnostic and clinical microbiology, infection prevention and control, health protection and health promotion. It has full UKAS accreditation in both Microbiology and Virology. As of 2013, the Department has incorporated all the Trust and Community microbiology laboratory workload previously processed by James Paget Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital and consolidated all Microbiology workload to form a single laboratory at NNUHFT. This work is performed on behalf of the EPA.The EPA Medical Microbiology Department encourages collaboration with Quadram Institute, although there is no dedicated research PAs currently within this post, applicants with research interests are encouraged to apply as this can be discussed.

The Department moved into newly refurbished laboratories at Norwich Research Park at Colney in 2010. These are very close to the main hospital site, the University of East Anglia and the Quadram Institute.We wish to offer the following incentives:

£5,000 Incentive bonus (pro rata for part time staff)*

Relocation Package (up to £8,000)

2 days Relocation leave

*terms and conditions apply

Details

Date posted

04 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

234-MS2024

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached information pack and job description for full details of the post and the person specification.

The interviews will be held via Teams.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached information pack and job description for full details of the post and the person specification.

The interviews will be held via Teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • FRCPath or Equivalent with Specialist registration
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
  • Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal

Desirable

  • Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Capable of working in a multi disciplinary team.
  • Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Able to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Previous responsibility for service improvement.
  • Management skills

Experience

Essential

  • Training and experience equivalent to that required for FRCpath
  • Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level
  • Wide experience of clinical microbiology, infectious disease, and infection control.
  • Competent IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Interests

Essential

  • Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest

Communications

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries .

Desirable

  • Good presentation skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • FRCPath or Equivalent with Specialist registration
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
  • Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal

Desirable

  • Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Capable of working in a multi disciplinary team.
  • Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Able to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Previous responsibility for service improvement.
  • Management skills

Experience

Essential

  • Training and experience equivalent to that required for FRCpath
  • Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level
  • Wide experience of clinical microbiology, infectious disease, and infection control.
  • Competent IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Interests

Essential

  • Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest

Communications

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries .

Desirable

  • Good presentation 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr Davis Nwaka

davis.nwaka@nnuh.nhs.uk

01603288586

Details

Date posted

04 August 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

234-MS2024

Job locations

Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY


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