Job summary
Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT) is delighted to invite applicants for a fixed term (12 months) Infection Consultant position to work with the Infection teams based at the Infectious Disease Managed Single Service (ID MSS).
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic colleague who will work well within the infection teams and offer flexibility around delivery of Infection services across the MFT footprint. Consultants with a CCT or CESR in Infectious Diseases (with Microbiology/Virology/GIM) are invited to apply, as are those who are due to CCT/CESR within 6 months of applying for these posts.
Main duties of the job
The ID MSS is comprised of the Specialised Regional Infectious Diseases Centre (SRIDC) based at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) and Wythenshawe Hospital and is managed via the Division of Medicine at North Manchester General Hospital, MFT.
The IDMSS formed in August 2023 as a result of a merger between the ID services at NMGH and Wythenshawe Hospital, creating one of the largest ID services in the UK. The aim of one single service is to provide high quality, standardised infection care aligned with national standards, while ensuring equity of care across the city of Manchester and increasing access to research for patients and staff.
These consultant positions offer the exciting opportunity for colleagues to work with the Infectious Diseases team across the MFT sites, with the majority of work delivered at Wythenshawe and NMGH, providing the opportunity for involvement in a wide range of clinical infection services, as well as the potential for the development of specialist areas of interest and research
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £3bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating the most exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We're proud to be one of the major academic research centres and education providers in England and Research and Innovation is the heart of all we do, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We're also excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable and tackling climate change.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Join us and you'll work with some of the best people in the NHS, thriving in a Trust united in its values, purpose and commitment to our patients and a drive for continual innovation and improvement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) for Infectious Diseases or Medical Microbiology
- Applicants who are not UK-trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT (in Infectious Diseases) and be eligible for registration on the GMC specialist register
- MRCP or an equivalent qualification
- FRCPath or equivalent (for microbiology related roles)
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to infection work, eg MSc, research degree, management qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Commitment to team working
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Able to offer expert opinion and deal with a range of problems
- Commitment to career development
- Self-motivated, proactive, innovative
- Practical experience in facilitating change
Desirable
- Experience working as an ID consultant.
- Staff management and training
- Scientific publications, presentation at conferences, seminars, etc
- Research experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience in medical education: undergraduate and postgraduate
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ensures delivery of a quality service
- Able to implement policies and plans
- Effectively uses and allocates resources
- Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty.
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Reviews and manages progress.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, other clinical services and stakeholders
- Adaptable to situations, can work with and interact with people of all capabilities and attitudes
- Accountable for performance of self and others
- Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative. High standards of professional probity
- Empowers others to take responsibility.
- Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) for Infectious Diseases or Medical Microbiology
- Applicants who are not UK-trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT (in Infectious Diseases) and be eligible for registration on the GMC specialist register
- MRCP or an equivalent qualification
- FRCPath or equivalent (for microbiology related roles)
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to infection work, eg MSc, research degree, management qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Commitment to team working
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Able to offer expert opinion and deal with a range of problems
- Commitment to career development
- Self-motivated, proactive, innovative
- Practical experience in facilitating change
Desirable
- Experience working as an ID consultant.
- Staff management and training
- Scientific publications, presentation at conferences, seminars, etc
- Research experience
Skills
Essential
- Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of clinical governance, audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience in medical education: undergraduate and postgraduate
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ensures delivery of a quality service
- Able to implement policies and plans
- Effectively uses and allocates resources
- Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty.
- Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
- Reviews and manages progress.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, other clinical services and stakeholders
- Adaptable to situations, can work with and interact with people of all capabilities and attitudes
- Accountable for performance of self and others
- Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative. High standards of professional probity
- Empowers others to take responsibility.
- Able to develop and recognise the performance of others
Other
Essential
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).
