Job summary
We are delighted to invite applications for the post of Consultant Microbiologist to join Darent Valley Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team that values clinical excellence, innovation and multidisciplinary collaboration. You will play a key role in delivering and developing microbiology services, supporting patient care, infection prevention and control, and antimicrobial stewardship across acute and community settings.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to work with professional colleagues and local managers in the efficient running of services and will share in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service, you are expected to observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures, drawn up in consultation with the professions on clinical matters
The appointee will assist in the organisation and provision of a microbiological, diagnostic, clinical, IPC and advisory service to all healthcare services, including GP related services across the health economy. Opportunities exist to improve patient care by developing MDTs with Vascular and Diabetic teams.
About us
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering on-call or for annual leave.
2. To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the Trust and work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to the Trusts patients, and to contribute to future thinking about the Trusts strategic direction.
3. To participate fully in and share leadership of the clinical governance of the specialty covering its Trust-wide activities.
4. To participate actively in departmental audits, sharing co-ordination of audit activities within the department and implementation of change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To provide a high standard of care to any patient for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team and, in addition, any patients of consultant colleagues when you are covering on-call or for annual leave.
2. To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the Trust and work in close co-operation with other medical, professional and managerial colleagues, both within and outside the specialty, to provide high quality health care to the Trusts patients, and to contribute to future thinking about the Trusts strategic direction.
3. To participate fully in and share leadership of the clinical governance of the specialty covering its Trust-wide activities.
4. To participate actively in departmental audits, sharing co-ordination of audit activities within the department and implementation of change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) or equivalent
- CCT or within 6 months of AAC date
- On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology & Virology
Desirable
- Trained Educational supervisor
- Experience in the clinical aspects of the principles of infection prevention and control
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform the requirements of the post
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Ability to work effectively in multi-professional team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) or equivalent
- CCT or within 6 months of AAC date
- On Specialist Register with GMC and continue to hold a licence to practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology & Virology
Desirable
- Trained Educational supervisor
- Experience in the clinical aspects of the principles of infection prevention and control
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform the requirements of the post
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Ability to work effectively in multi-professional team
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).
