Job summary
This is a full time locum post which will be based at Bedford hospital. The post holder will be joining a group of five other clinical microbiologists with the aim to provide high quality diagnostic microbiology and clinical advisory service to both acute hospitals and general practitioners in Luton & Bedfordshire.
Currently two consultants and a speciality doctor are based on each hospital site. The clinical laboratory is located at the Bedford hospital site and boasts a wide range of services with increasing emphasis on automation and molecular tests.
Bedfordshire hospitals NHS Trust prides itself on the high standards of innovative clinical services it provides which include a level three neonatal intensive care unit, regional centre for bariatric surgery and the recent introduction of robotic surgery.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the senior laboratory management team and be expected to actively participate and support the Clinical lead in the management and the day to day running of the clinical laboratory.
You will be expected to share with your colleagues the daily tasks of results validation, providing clinical and infection control advice to clinical colleagues.
The role has cross site responsibilities to help promote good antimicrobial prescribing in line with Trust guidelines. The Trust employs one full time antimicrobial pharmacist on each hospital site. We are also proud to have the services of a consultant antimicrobial pharmacist who works cross site. In this role you will be expected to take part in ward rounds to review prescribing and engaging with clinical colleagues with a view to influencing prescribing.
The department is keen to promote educational events and engage with teaching and other educational activities to benefit colleagues in the department and the wider Trust.
This position also requires participation in a 1 in 6 category A on call rota which runs from Monday to Sunday.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date:
Assessment Date:
Interview Date:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a virtual pre-interview assessment process.
Closing Date:
Assessment Date:
Interview Date:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Qualification in the management of antimicrobial stewardship
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Microbiology
- Knowledge and experience in delivering antimicrobial stewardship
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of infection prevention and control
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Qualification in the management of antimicrobial stewardship
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Microbiology
- Knowledge and experience in delivering antimicrobial stewardship
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of infection prevention and control
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision
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).
