Job summary
Job overview
We are looking to recruit an outstanding, forward thinking and motivated consultant microbiologist to join our microbiology team delivering our clinical microbiology and virology services. The post presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with comprehensive understanding of microbiology to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.
We are a cohesive, collegiate department that has monthly consultant meetings. The Trust also has excellent Learning and Development department resulting in opportunities for personal development. Study leave for CPD is supported and assistance with funding is provided up to an agreed limit.
As a trust we support flexible working, this post is a full-time permanent post, but we will consider accommodating flexibility including part-time working for the right candidate.
Key interdependencies for the microbiology service includes: -
- Clinical liaison service, including strong links with critical care
- Laboratory support
- Infection Prevention & Control team
- Antimicrobial stewardship
Main duties of the job
- Leading by example, you will demonstrate the trust values and help us to deliver outstanding care.
- To provide high quality inpatient and outpatient services
- To lead and motivate the multi-disciplinary team in order to deliver effective patient-focused care and interventions.
- This includes effective communication in line with the Trust values.
- To support consultant colleagues in the department in the delivery of their services where necessary
- Clinical Governance and Audit
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:
- Providing a comprehensive microbiology & virology service
- Sharing responsibility with colleagues at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust for providing a 24-hour, 7-day (including on-call) service
- Contributing towards antimicrobial stewardship
- Complying with RCPath recommendations on appraisal and CPD
- Contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education where applicable
- Adhering to The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust's policies on Clinical Governance.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide clinical advice by phone and e-mail, manage positive blood cultures and other urgent clinical samples, attend ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings and relevant management and governance meetings, and to provide occasional support to laboratory scientific staff and members of the infection prevention and control team. The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop a relevant subspecialty interest.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is conveniently located in Harlow, Essex, 25 minutes' drive to London Stansted Airport and 30 minutes train ride to London Liverpool Street. Harlow also has excellent road connections across England which includes M11, M25, A10, M1 and A1. They are all in close proximity to the PAH site which is within walking distance to the town Centre. The hospital is within easy walking distance of Harlow Town Centre with good approach roads, and within easy reach of the M11. It has a busy A&E department and provides a wide range of elective and acute services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and job specification for further information
Person specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/CCT or evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry to the Specialist Register from the date of interview.
- FRCPath or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work at consultant level in Clinical Microbiology
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in Infection Control
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in public health microbiology
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to use a computer and the internet
- Ability to follow laboratory protocols
- Proven organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in CPD over the past 12 months where relevant
Additional
Essential criteria
- A willingness to accept flexibility to meet the changing needs of the NHS
- Effective communicator and negotiator
- Demonstrate effective leadership
What we can offer you:
- Full induction and onboarding process in our organisation
- Car parking for our staff (subject to availability)
- Structured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salary
- Minimum 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff only rest area with free tea and coffee
- Access to NHS Pension scheme
- Flexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policy
- Onsite creche facilities
- Annual appraisals with career pathways
- In-house training courses
- Discounted hospital restaurant
- Staff health and wellbeing health services and complimentary health provision
Important information
- Our Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability
- All new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six months
- The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
- Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checks
- Providing false or misleading information or unsatisfactory pre-employment checks may result in the offer of a post being withdrawn
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached detailed job description and job specification for further information
Person specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/CCT or evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry to the Specialist Register from the date of interview.
- FRCPath or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work at consultant level in Clinical Microbiology
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in Infection Control
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in public health microbiology
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to use a computer and the internet
- Ability to follow laboratory protocols
- Proven organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in CPD over the past 12 months where relevant
Additional
Essential criteria
- A willingness to accept flexibility to meet the changing needs of the NHS
- Effective communicator and negotiator
- Demonstrate effective leadership
What we can offer you:
- Full induction and onboarding process in our organisation
- Car parking for our staff (subject to availability)
- Structured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salary
- Minimum 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
- Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff only rest area with free tea and coffee
- Access to NHS Pension scheme
- Flexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policy
- Onsite creche facilities
- Annual appraisals with career pathways
- In-house training courses
- Discounted hospital restaurant
- Staff health and wellbeing health services and complimentary health provision
Important information
- Our Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability
- All new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six months
- The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment
- Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checks
- Providing false or misleading information or unsatisfactory pre-employment checks may result in the offer of a post being withdrawn
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- Demonstration of professional development as appropriate to individual experience
- Applicants that are non-UK trained; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Desirable
- MRCP
- Record of research publications
Registration
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration with the General Medical Council or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in clinical and laboratory Microbiology
Desirable
- To have attained status as a AMS (antimicrobial stewardship) expert or advisor
- Record of achievement in audit activities, to have developed a network with colleagues at a local / regional level
- Some IPC experience
- Good knowledge of Virology and infection prevention and control
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
- Demonstration of professional development as appropriate to individual experience
- Applicants that are non-UK trained; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
Desirable
- MRCP
- Record of research publications
Registration
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration with the General Medical Council or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in clinical and laboratory Microbiology
Desirable
- To have attained status as a AMS (antimicrobial stewardship) expert or advisor
- Record of achievement in audit activities, to have developed a network with colleagues at a local / regional level
- Some IPC experience
- Good knowledge of Virology and infection prevention and control
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).
