Job summary
The Department of Clinical Microbiology is based in a well-equipped laboratory on the 5th Floor, Sandringham Building, Leicester Royal Infirmary. Functionally it comprises a general microbiology/bacteriology section and a virology/molecular section. The total combined annual workload is over 900,000 specimens. Alongside the busy service provision, the department has a strong and developing portfolio of research in Clinical Microbiology & Virology.
The department has full accreditation for the training of BMS staff, clinical scientists, and trainee medical staff. Training is based on internal rotation, underpinned by appraisal, and supported by external courses, departmental tutorials, and seminars. CPD participation is actively encouraged and supported. Close links are maintained with local universities providing undergraduate and postgraduate courses. This relationship also provides opportunities for teaching. Opportunities also exist to increase the contribution to undergraduate programmes in clinical specialties and to the structured training now delivered to graduates especially the Foundation Year posts.
Main duties of the job
The overriding purpose is to provide comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical microbiology service to the University hospitals of Leicester, General practitioners of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland integrated care systems and Health Protection Units of the UK Health Security agency and other users of the service.
To provide a microbiology clinical liaison service in a timely manner to the clinicians concerning investigation, diagnosis and antimicrobial management of patients. This will include prevention and control of infections. There will be a regular commitment to particular wards and departments in the form of ward rounds in person and virtual MDT meetings and phone liaison. These areas will be decided between the successful candidate and the department at the but may include paediatrics, oncology and adult intensive care.
To contribute to the supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens, participate in the daily consultant rota which provides oversight for the laboratory and clinical advice service.
Authorisation and interpretation of results either directly or through supervision of junior medical staff.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participation in quality assurance performance within the department, including taking part in all relevant national external quality assurance (NEQAS) programmes.
- All consultants must comply with health and safety and security requirements in the department and with agreed SOPs and investigational algorithms.
Provision of microbiology liaison and surveillance data to UKHSA at local, regional, and national levels and participation in sentinel or enhanced surveillance activities is expected.
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
- To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs.
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
- Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit, quality and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.
- In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Participation in quality assurance performance within the department, including taking part in all relevant national external quality assurance (NEQAS) programmes.
- All consultants must comply with health and safety and security requirements in the department and with agreed SOPs and investigational algorithms.
Provision of microbiology liaison and surveillance data to UKHSA at local, regional, and national levels and participation in sentinel or enhanced surveillance activities is expected.
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
- To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs.
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
- Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit, quality and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.
- In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Full and specialist registration (and a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within the six months of interview).
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in Medical Microbiology or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MB BS or Equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in microbiology
- Knowledge and experience of clinical microbiology and infection prevention and control
- Experience in managing complex microbiological problems.
- Experience in trouble shooting in diagnostic and clinical microbiology.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision.
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice.
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Evidence of experience
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
- Awareness of Service Development issues.
- Management training on an accredited course.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence.
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Full and specialist registration (and a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within the six months of interview).
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training in Medical Microbiology or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MB BS or Equivalent
Desirable
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in microbiology
- Knowledge and experience of clinical microbiology and infection prevention and control
- Experience in managing complex microbiological problems.
- Experience in trouble shooting in diagnostic and clinical microbiology.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering the service without direct supervision.
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice.
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word etc
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
- Evidence of experience
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience.
- Awareness of Service Development issues.
- Management training on an accredited course.
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence.
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement
- Published Audit including quality improvement.
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research.
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.
Equality & Diversity
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Commitment to Trust Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
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).
