Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for a Specialty Doctor in Microbiology post at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) NHS Foundation Trust to start as soon as possible for 12-months in the first instance; however there may be a potential opportunity to extend this post in future.
This Specialty doctor in Microbiology will be a junior grade doctor under supervision. It is envisaged that this post would be suitable for a doctor with 2 years postgraduate experience who would be interested in exploring infection specialties as a career option or for a doctor with specialist microbiology / infection experience overseas looking to gain UK experience before embarking on further specialist training and certification in UK. This post offers 10 programmed activities. The job plan will be tailored to suit the experience and needs of the appointee and the department.
The successful applicants will join the team of 2.5 full time Consultants to provide a comprehensive Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control service to the local population of 270,000 in and around MK city.
The Microbiology laboratory is very friendly and welcoming, equipped with modern laboratory equipment and in the process of obtaining UKAS accreditation.
Applicants should possess the MBBS or equivalent qualification and be registered or eligible for registration with GMC at the time of appointment.
Main duties of the job
Laboratory Work
Duties as appropriate to the grade of the post under the direction of the consultants responsible including:
o Duty Microbiologist role for clinical advice
o Supervision of the laboratory Microbiology service.
o Supervision of and participation in further processing of specimens and interpretation of results.
o Authorisation and interpretation of results
o Ward rounds and referral service as necessary.
o Participation in teaching, research, audits as necessary.
o Attendance by agreement at the Microbiology Clinical/ management Meeting and Clinical Improvement Group (CIG) meetings.
Clinical Responsibilities
Taking routine clinical calls and communication of critical results
Attendance at Microbiology antibiotic ward rounds
Attendance to Haematology and other MDTs
Daily ITU ward rounds with consultant on call
Attendance at the Infection prevention and control (IPC) meetings
Participation in Clinical Grand Round on Wednesday afternoon (expected)
Participation in day-to-day Infection Control activities
Participation in Infection control meetings, AMS Committee meetings and others as necessary
Participate in Public Health Duties: liaison with the Regional PHE laboratory and PHE who will provide support in reporting outbreaks, cluster of cases and any other SI to the appropriate authorities.
About us
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. In 2024, an outstanding 97% of the medical and dental professionals at MKUH surveyed feel their roles make a difference to patients and service users.
We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Laboratory Work
Duties as appropriate to the grade of the post under the direction of the consultants responsible including:
o Duty Microbiologist role for clinical advice
o Supervision of the laboratory Microbiology service.
o Supervision of and participation in further processing of specimens and interpretation of results.
o Authorisation and interpretation of results
o Ward rounds and referral service as necessary.
o Participation in teaching, research, audits as necessary.
o Attendance by agreement at the Microbiology Clinical/ management Meeting and Clinical Improvement Group (CIG) meetings.
Clinical Responsibilities
Taking routine clinical calls and communication of critical results
Attendance at Microbiology antibiotic ward rounds
Attendance to Hematology and other MDTs
Daily ITU ward rounds with consultant on call
Attendance at the Infection prevention and control (IPC) meetings
Participation in Clinical Grand Round on Wednesday afternoon (expected)
Participation in day-to-day Infection Control activities
Participation in Infection control meetings, AMS Committee meetings and others as necessary
Participate in Public Health Duties: liaison with the Regional PHE laboratory and PHE who will provide support in reporting outbreaks, cluster of cases and any other SI to the appropriate authorities.
See Job Description for further more detail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Laboratory Work
Duties as appropriate to the grade of the post under the direction of the consultants responsible including:
o Duty Microbiologist role for clinical advice
o Supervision of the laboratory Microbiology service.
o Supervision of and participation in further processing of specimens and interpretation of results.
o Authorisation and interpretation of results
o Ward rounds and referral service as necessary.
o Participation in teaching, research, audits as necessary.
o Attendance by agreement at the Microbiology Clinical/ management Meeting and Clinical Improvement Group (CIG) meetings.
Clinical Responsibilities
Taking routine clinical calls and communication of critical results
Attendance at Microbiology antibiotic ward rounds
Attendance to Hematology and other MDTs
Daily ITU ward rounds with consultant on call
Attendance at the Infection prevention and control (IPC) meetings
Participation in Clinical Grand Round on Wednesday afternoon (expected)
Participation in day-to-day Infection Control activities
Participation in Infection control meetings, AMS Committee meetings and others as necessary
Participate in Public Health Duties: liaison with the Regional PHE laboratory and PHE who will provide support in reporting outbreaks, cluster of cases and any other SI to the appropriate authorities.
See Job Description for further more detail.
Person Specification
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Ability to motivate and develop training medical students
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
- Thorough understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Participation in Microbiology/IC based audit / research
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
- Demonstrates interest in the specialty
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.
- Sufficient postgraduate experience and capable of working as a junior doctor.
Desirable
- FRCPath
- Evidence of Work within the NHS within a department of Infection
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date
- Evidence based practice
- Appropriate level of Infection Prevention and Control
Desirable
- Breath of experience outside specialty
- IT skills
Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience
Desirable
- Experience in Microbiology/Infectious Diseases
- Experience in Infection Prevention and Control
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Teaching
Essential
- Previous experience in organising and delivering teaching is desirable
Person Specification
Leadership/ Management skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload
- Ability to motivate and develop training medical students
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of Evidence Based Medicine
- Thorough understanding of the principles of audit
Desirable
- Participation in Microbiology/IC based audit / research
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Essential
- Demonstrates interest in the specialty
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Qualifications / Registration
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.
- Sufficient postgraduate experience and capable of working as a junior doctor.
Desirable
- FRCPath
- Evidence of Work within the NHS within a department of Infection
Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
- Knowledge and application of up to date
- Evidence based practice
- Appropriate level of Infection Prevention and Control
Desirable
- Breath of experience outside specialty
- IT skills
Training & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years postgraduate experience
Desirable
- Experience in Microbiology/Infectious Diseases
- Experience in Infection Prevention and Control
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively through good verbal and written skills
- Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Teaching
Essential
- Previous experience in organising and delivering teaching is desirable
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).
