Job summary
The Department of Microbiology at Kingston Hospital provides a comprehensive clinical microbiology and infection prevention and control service, including daily ICU rounds, regular antimicrobial stewardship rounds and an OPAT service.
Laboratory services are provided by South West London Pathology (SWLP), an NHS partnership between Kingston, St George's, Croydon University Hospital and Epsom and St Helier Hospitals. The networked Microbiology service is hosted by St George's, with shared governance by consultants from all partner Trusts. There is a small molecular laboratory onsite at Kingston with LIATs and GeneXperts for rapid Covid, influenza and RSV testing. Onsite norovirus testing is being piloted on the GeneXperts. Blood culture incubators are based onsite at Kingston.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Authorisation of results, Clinical advice via phone calls and e-referrals, Antimicrobial ward rounds/ITU ward rounds, OPAT service provision.
Twice weekly Teams meetings with the Microbiology/OPAT team for
handover and case discussion.
Liaise with Infection Prevention and Control team about significant
positive results
Laboratory liaison via the laboratory LIMS, emails or phone calls.
Any governance issues to be escalated to the Lead Consultant, who
will take to Pathology Governance if required.
The post holder will work closely with the team of 4 existing
consultants, Infection Prevention and Control team, OPAT nurses and
antimicrobial pharmacists.
The post holder will be trained to use the LIMS system (Winpath.
Identify own training and development needs and undertake
appropriate training/education as required.
Participate in an annual individual performance review process where
objectives will be agreed, performance monitored, and personal
development needs discussed.
To attend all statutory and mandatory training as and when required to
do so.
Act responsibly in respect of colleagues' health, safety and welfare
following safe work practices and complying with the Trust's Health and
Safety Policies.
Adhere to all Trust Policies as applicable.
About us
This post is based at Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, a new Trust created in November 2024, bringing together acute and community services locally to improve care for our community.
The post holder will be based at Kingston Hospital, an acute hospital with approximately 400 beds, supporting a population of around 350,000 people in South West London. We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site district general hospital in London, with the second biggest maternity unit in London. Each year, over one million people visit Kingston Hospital for treatment or as a visitor. Kingston Hospital was the first acute Trust in South West London to gain Foundation Trust status, and was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2018.
The hospital is based about 12 miles from the centre of London with good transport links into the capital and in a beautiful and historic part of the country, close to Richmond Park and the River Thames. Further information is available on the Trust website Home :: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the department; for further information, and to arrange a visit, please contact:
Sarah Furrows, Clinical Lead for Microbiology 020 8546 7711 x2037 sarah.furrows@nhs.net
Rosadel Salita, Service Manager for Microbiology 020 8934 2863/2239 marosadel.salita@nhs.net
For more information please review the Job Description and Person Specification which go into further details about the Job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the department; for further information, and to arrange a visit, please contact:
Sarah Furrows, Clinical Lead for Microbiology 020 8546 7711 x2037 sarah.furrows@nhs.net
Rosadel Salita, Service Manager for Microbiology 020 8934 2863/2239 marosadel.salita@nhs.net
For more information please review the Job Description and Person Specification which go into further details about the Job.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- CCT or equivalent ideally in medical microbiology or medical microbiology and virology or medical microbiology and infectious diseases.
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MBBS, MBChB or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- M/FRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MSc
Experience
Essential
- Experience of thorough and broad training and experience.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge and experience of Microbiology, Infection Control and Virology appropriate to an Acute Trust
- Broad range of IT skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
Other
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- Evidence of good working relationships with colleagues in previous employment
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of managerial skills
- Practice in accordance with the GMC's guidance on Good Medical Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
- CCT or equivalent ideally in medical microbiology or medical microbiology and virology or medical microbiology and infectious diseases.
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MBBS, MBChB or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- M/FRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MSc
Experience
Essential
- Experience of thorough and broad training and experience.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge and experience of Microbiology, Infection Control and Virology appropriate to an Acute Trust
- Broad range of IT skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
Other
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- Evidence of good working relationships with colleagues in previous employment
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Evidence of managerial skills
- Practice in accordance with the GMC's guidance on Good Medical Practice
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).
