Job summary
Specialist Microbiologist
10 Programmed activities
Applications are invited for a full time (1WTE)Specialist/Speciality grade Microbiologist post to join a team of 3 Consultant Microbiologists at Kettering General Hospital. The post holder will join the existing Consultant Microbiologists in providing a comprehensive Clinical and Diagnostic Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control Service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed individual to contribute to the continued development of the Clinical Microbiology Service in KGH. We are looking for an enthusiastic, clinically orientated Microbiologist, who will work with the Head of Department, and the Infection control doctor (ICD) to continue building on achievements and lead the Service into the future. They will be, together with consultant colleagues, responsible for the provision of high quality comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective Microbiology and Infection Control Services to the Trust and other users of the Service.
Applicants are required to be on the GMC register. The post attracts 10 PAs and there is a 1 in 3 on-call commitment (1:3 per WTE).
Clinical scientists who have completed higher specialist scientific training will also be considered.
Main duties of the job
Principal Elements of The Post:
- To support and develop clinical and laboratory services relating to Clinical Microbiology, Virology and Infection Prevention and Control to suit laboratory working hours during weekdays
- To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
- To lead on Clinical liaison and development of protocols with Clinical Haematology
- Opportunity to be Clinical Lead for newly developed cardiology, paediatric multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- To deal with day-to-day issues of Infection Control (alert organism surveillance) and deal with Infection control issues including outbreaks whilst on call
- To support the general Microbiology laboratory
- To participate in audit and teaching
- To share in 1 in 3 on call rota for Microbiology and Infection Control at KGH
- To participate as required in Royal College of Pathologists CPD
- To contribute to undergraduate education, and the training of postgraduate trainees within the Trust with regards to Clinical Microbiology
- To contribute to the research output and administration needs of the department
About us
KGH is affiliated Teaching Hospital to Leicester University and the post holder will be expected to participate in teaching programmes for Junior Doctors. The Microbiology Department has full UKAS accreditation. The laboratory provides a high-quality service, has a friendly team and is valued by local users; workload is approximately 290,000 specimens per annum, including Virology specimens.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programmed activities
10 Programmed activities (PAs) in total
Direct Clinical Care (DCC) 6.5
Predictable & un-predictable on call 2.0
Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA) 1.5
Job description
Job responsibilities
Programmed activities
10 Programmed activities (PAs) in total
Direct Clinical Care (DCC) 6.5
Predictable & un-predictable on call 2.0
Supporting Clinical Activities (SPA) 1.5
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration/GMC licence to practice
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent
- Medical Degree: MBBS or equivalent (for Medical Colleagues)
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
- Previous appointments that provided professional training in relevant clinical specialties and broad aspects of Microbiology.
- Evidence of clinical leadership role
- Broad experience of the clinical and laboratory aspects of Microbiology/Virology
- Experience in Infection Control
- Ability to participate in general microbiology on call cover rota
- Knowledge of clinical governance within the NHS
- Reporting and interpreting microbiology results and advising clinicians.
- Experience of dealing with outbreaks, developing infection control policies and handling of day-to-day enquiries.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- To communicate and liaise effectively with patients and relatives and with colleagues of all disciplines both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledgeable about equality and diversity.
- Able to show leadership, make decisive decisions, take responsibility, exert authority Demonstrates integrity. Takes responsibility.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
- Ability to challenge professional and organizational barriers when required.
- Ability to challenge individuals about behaviours which do not promote best clinical care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration/GMC licence to practice
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent
- Medical Degree: MBBS or equivalent (for Medical Colleagues)
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC and adhere to this
- Previous appointments that provided professional training in relevant clinical specialties and broad aspects of Microbiology.
- Evidence of clinical leadership role
- Broad experience of the clinical and laboratory aspects of Microbiology/Virology
- Experience in Infection Control
- Ability to participate in general microbiology on call cover rota
- Knowledge of clinical governance within the NHS
- Reporting and interpreting microbiology results and advising clinicians.
- Experience of dealing with outbreaks, developing infection control policies and handling of day-to-day enquiries.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- To communicate and liaise effectively with patients and relatives and with colleagues of all disciplines both verbally and in writing.
- Knowledgeable about equality and diversity.
- Able to show leadership, make decisive decisions, take responsibility, exert authority Demonstrates integrity. Takes responsibility.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure.
- Ability to challenge professional and organizational barriers when required.
- Ability to challenge individuals about behaviours which do not promote best clinical care
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).
