Job summary
The Trust is seeking to appoint a full time (10PAs) substantive Specialist Grade Clinical Microbiologist/ infectious sciences doctor. This is a new specialist grade post in line with the contract reform 2021 for SAS doctors. The post holder will have a commitment to high quality patient care, clinical governance, innovation, delivery of performance targets and excellence in training.
The post holder will be expected to liaise and develop a close working relationship with clinicians and other trust staff, encourage safe and optimal management of infection, support specialty training, antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control. It is encouraged that the successful candidate will develop an area of specialist interest and take a leadership role within the team. Participate in both the workday and the out-of-hours clinical microbiology rotas is expected and the specialist grade will be part of the microbiology consultant out of hours rota.
SHH Microbiology Laboratory holds UKAS accreditation and provides comprehensive services to the population of Stockport and High Peak receiving a large and varied workload. Close working relationships with clinicians are maintained through weekly MDT meetings.
For an informal discussion please contact Mark Gordon, Pathology Operational Lead, 0161 419 4676.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to provide laboratory liaison, expert microbiological and infection control advice and antimicrobial stewardship for patients, including clinical reviews as part of ward rounds.
Participate in the provision of consultant-level microbiology advice, result interpretation and authorisation, clinical liaison, and MDT attendance
Contribute to the out-of-hours microbiology rota
Share oversight of the processing of specimens in the laboratory, as well as provide reporting and clinical advice with Consultant colleagues
Telephone liaison and ward/department visits to discuss individual clinical cases and infection prevention and control issues within the hospital
Advice regarding diagnostic tests, antibiotic usage, interpretation of results, general patient management to GPs - usually telephone advice on individual patients.
Validation of and interpretation of laboratory test results.
The maintenance of full UKAS accreditation
Advise and support the IPCNs in day-to-day activities.
Attend Microbiology patient discussion meetings
ICU ward rounds
Antibiotic stewardship rounds
Attendance at orthopaedic and diabetic foot MDT meetings
Attendance if required at Trust SAE and SUI meetings
The quality assurance performance within the department, including EQA
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description where there is a detailed description of the Consultant Microbiologist/ Consultant Clinical Scientist role; additionally attached is a summary of the clinical lead role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description where there is a detailed description of the Consultant Microbiologist/ Consultant Clinical Scientist role; additionally attached is a summary of the clinical lead role.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Completed 12 years post registration experience
- At least 6 years experience in speciality
Desirable
- FRCPath part 1 or evidence of equivalent qualification
- FRCPath part 2 or evidence of equivalent qualification
- CCT Microbiology
Training
Essential
- Previous appointments that provided professional training in relevant clinical specialties and broad aspects of Microbiology
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience commensurate with training in specialty
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- An understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants. Attendance at an appropriate management course.
- Evidence of management/leadership development
Research
Desirable
- Should be able to demonstrate research experience
Professional skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and relatives and with colleagues of all disciplines.
- Should show an aptitude to developing leaderships skills to lead teams
- Should be able to demonstrate ability to be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
Person Specification
Professional qualifications
Essential
- Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Completed 12 years post registration experience
- At least 6 years experience in speciality
Desirable
- FRCPath part 1 or evidence of equivalent qualification
- FRCPath part 2 or evidence of equivalent qualification
- CCT Microbiology
Training
Essential
- Previous appointments that provided professional training in relevant clinical specialties and broad aspects of Microbiology
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience commensurate with training in specialty
- Experience of clinical audit
Desirable
- An understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants. Attendance at an appropriate management course.
- Evidence of management/leadership development
Research
Desirable
- Should be able to demonstrate research experience
Professional skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and relatives and with colleagues of all disciplines.
- Should show an aptitude to developing leaderships skills to lead teams
- Should be able to demonstrate ability to be able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of supervision of junior medical staff and relevant staff in other disciplines
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pathology Department, Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Pathology department, Poplar Grove, Stockport,
SK2 7JE
Employer's website
http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
