Job summary
Consultant Microbiologist or Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
We are looking for a Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Disease to share the provision of day-to-day clinical microbiology and infectious disease services between Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH)KL, Kings Lynn and Norfolk and Norwich University Teaching Hospital.
This is a replacement post 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 post holder will spend some of their time at QEH working alongside other consultant to provide a comprehensive microbiology service for QEHKL 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 jointly between the two organizations.
The post holder will be offered sessions at NNUHFT (anticipated to be a minimum of 1/2 day per week to allow for clinical and laboratory work and will participate in a single rota for out of hours cover across Norfolk resulting in an anticipated frequency of 1 in 8 at full capacity.
Main duties of the job
The appointment is to the NNUHFT, and the candidate will be expected to cover clinical sessions 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 at the NNUH and 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC Registration with license to practice is required at time of application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC Registration with license to practice is required at time of application.
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
- Teaching the Teachers or equivalent
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.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
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
- Teaching the Teachers or equivalent
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.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available
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).
