Job summary
This is a substantive position as Consultant in Microbiology (10PAs). The appointee will, together with other consultants in medical microbiology, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective clinical microbiology, virology and infection prevention and control service to the Trust / Group and other users of the service.
The agreed job plan comprises a total of 10 Programmed activities (PAs). This consists of 8.5 Direct Clinical Care PAs and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activity (SPAs). Further PA and SPA allocation can be allocated as a result of Job Plan review which will take place in 3 months and annually thereafter (maximum 12PAs). In the event of disputes arising from job planning where an agreement is not reach there is a mechanism of resolution and mediation in line with Schedule 4 of the Terms & Conditions - Consultants (England 2003).
DCC: Results validation, laboratory supervision, ward work, infection control work, handover meetings, telephone liaison, patient related administration, antimicrobial stewardship, service development, public health duties, surveillance, multidisciplinary meetings, administration directly relating to all above.
SPA: Core: Appraisal, revalidation work, medical education, audits, CPD, job planning, research, clinical management & training.Non-core: Clinical lead
On Call CommitmentsAll consultants will participate. On call availability supplement agreed at present is Category A, 8%
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with other consultants in medical microbiology, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective clinical microbiology, virology and infection control service to the Trust, Group and other users of the service.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Laboratory dutiesThe appointee will be expected to provide a comprehensive service, including authorisation and interpretation of results as well as day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens. There would also be expected to be involvement in policy and SOP preparation, responsibility for quality assurance performance within the department, including taking part in all relevant National External Quality Assurance (NEQAS) programmes and responsibility for achieving and maintaining full accreditation with UKAS (UK) Ltd. Business planning, including the assessment and introduction of new methods as well as forward planning for staff and equipment requirements may also be included in the role.
Clinical DutiesThe appointee will be expected to provide a clinical advisory service with continuing responsibility for care of patients with infections in liaison with clinical consultant colleagues. The appointee will also be expected to provide clinical leadership on the development of strategy (diagnostic and clinical) across the Trust and to participate in construction of relevant policies for the Trust / Group as required. Provision of equivalent services from the Trust to other healthcare providers who have service level agreement (SLA) with the Trust will also be expected as required. Consultants are expected to do ICU ward rounds daily as well as multidisciplinary ward round as appropriate in haematology, oncology, C.diff, NNU etc. The post holder may be asked to participate in cross site work with Kettering.
Out of hours dutiesThe appointee will have out-of-hours responsibilities for emergency microbiology and infection control advice and cover of other microbiology consultant colleagues in Northampton when they are on leave, as part of rota arrangement. The post holder may be asked to participate in cross site on call work with Kettering.Out of hours cover is provided by off-site telephone contact. Remote computer access will be provided for authorisation purposes. The appointee will be expected to visit the hospital out of hours in an emergency situation only. The agreed on-call pay banding at present is A and 8% (immediate availability is expected) for this post.
AdministrativeThere will be a responsibility to develop services and to be involved in business planning, including assessment and introduction of new methods and forward planning for staff and equipment requirements.There will be requirement to participate in audit, clinical governance, annual job plan review and appraisal and revalidation.The appointee will be expected to attend Divisional Clinical Governance meetings and Microbiology Departmental meetings in the Trust / Group as required.
Participate in Public Health DutiesThere will be a requirement for close liaison with the Regional PHE laboratory and PHE, providing support in reporting outbreaks, cluster of cases and any other relevant SI to the appropriate authorities.
Infection Prevention and ControlThe appointee will be expected to provide medical leadership and input to the nurse led Infection Prevention and Control Team by way of daily liaison.
TeachingThe appointee will be expected to assist in the professional supervision and management of trainee medical and scientific staff. To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity and to participate in the education and teaching of nursing staff.
Research and AuditThe appointee will be expected to contribute to the development of clinical and organisational guidelines, to review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness, to participate in the strategic planning for the service and to comply with current Trust policies and procedures.
Policy and PlanningThe appointee will be expected to contribute to the development of clinical and organisational guidelines, to review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness, to participate in the strategic planning for the service and to comply with current Trust policies and procedures.Management & CommunicationThe appointee will be expected to participate in all aspects of Service Line and Hospital affairs, including attendance at Consultant Meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required. The appointee will be expected to develop and monitor performance indicators for the microbiology service and implement any actions as necessary as well as assist in the effective handling of patients complaints.
Record KeepingAll staff that have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998 in line with the Trusts policies. The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust and for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities. They are expected to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Laboratory dutiesThe appointee will be expected to provide a comprehensive service, including authorisation and interpretation of results as well as day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens. There would also be expected to be involvement in policy and SOP preparation, responsibility for quality assurance performance within the department, including taking part in all relevant National External Quality Assurance (NEQAS) programmes and responsibility for achieving and maintaining full accreditation with UKAS (UK) Ltd. Business planning, including the assessment and introduction of new methods as well as forward planning for staff and equipment requirements may also be included in the role.
Clinical DutiesThe appointee will be expected to provide a clinical advisory service with continuing responsibility for care of patients with infections in liaison with clinical consultant colleagues. The appointee will also be expected to provide clinical leadership on the development of strategy (diagnostic and clinical) across the Trust and to participate in construction of relevant policies for the Trust / Group as required. Provision of equivalent services from the Trust to other healthcare providers who have service level agreement (SLA) with the Trust will also be expected as required. Consultants are expected to do ICU ward rounds daily as well as multidisciplinary ward round as appropriate in haematology, oncology, C.diff, NNU etc. The post holder may be asked to participate in cross site work with Kettering.
Out of hours dutiesThe appointee will have out-of-hours responsibilities for emergency microbiology and infection control advice and cover of other microbiology consultant colleagues in Northampton when they are on leave, as part of rota arrangement. The post holder may be asked to participate in cross site on call work with Kettering.Out of hours cover is provided by off-site telephone contact. Remote computer access will be provided for authorisation purposes. The appointee will be expected to visit the hospital out of hours in an emergency situation only. The agreed on-call pay banding at present is A and 8% (immediate availability is expected) for this post.
AdministrativeThere will be a responsibility to develop services and to be involved in business planning, including assessment and introduction of new methods and forward planning for staff and equipment requirements.There will be requirement to participate in audit, clinical governance, annual job plan review and appraisal and revalidation.The appointee will be expected to attend Divisional Clinical Governance meetings and Microbiology Departmental meetings in the Trust / Group as required.
Participate in Public Health DutiesThere will be a requirement for close liaison with the Regional PHE laboratory and PHE, providing support in reporting outbreaks, cluster of cases and any other relevant SI to the appropriate authorities.
Infection Prevention and ControlThe appointee will be expected to provide medical leadership and input to the nurse led Infection Prevention and Control Team by way of daily liaison.
TeachingThe appointee will be expected to assist in the professional supervision and management of trainee medical and scientific staff. To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity and to participate in the education and teaching of nursing staff.
Research and AuditThe appointee will be expected to contribute to the development of clinical and organisational guidelines, to review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness, to participate in the strategic planning for the service and to comply with current Trust policies and procedures.
Policy and PlanningThe appointee will be expected to contribute to the development of clinical and organisational guidelines, to review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness, to participate in the strategic planning for the service and to comply with current Trust policies and procedures.Management & CommunicationThe appointee will be expected to participate in all aspects of Service Line and Hospital affairs, including attendance at Consultant Meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required. The appointee will be expected to develop and monitor performance indicators for the microbiology service and implement any actions as necessary as well as assist in the effective handling of patients complaints.
Record KeepingAll staff that have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998 in line with the Trusts policies. The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust and for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trusts activities. They are expected to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy.
Person Specification
Application form
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Qualifications
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GMC Registration
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Experience
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Achieved grades
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Person Specification
Application form
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Qualifications
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GMC Registration
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Experience
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Achieved grades
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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
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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).
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