NHS Locum Consultant in Microbiology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS) Infection Sciences department. We welcome applicants with CCT in either Microbiology or joint Microbiology and Infectious diseases. The appointee will be part of a team of four Consultant Microbiologists based at Royal Stoke University Hospital (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust) and a Consultant Microbiologists based at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust who collectively provide a comprehensive clinical Microbiology / ID service to the Trusts served by the NMCPS.

The post is a full time and is primarily based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) site. The post has an allocation of 11.5 PAs and category B rating (5%) for Out of Hours work. Whilst the post is offered on a full-time basis the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.

Main duties of the job

The clinical microbiology duties are well organised and there are several ward rounds/ MDTs each week.

The Trusts have robust IP and AMS teams in which microbiologists/ ID physicians actively involved. Clinical microbiology is supported by a well-equipped modern automated laboratory and highly skilled technical team.

The laboratory is fully accredited by UKAS accreditation against ISO 15189 and participates in all relevant EQA schemes.

About us

Our mission is to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people and our goal is to be a world-class centre, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information about the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 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; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• Applicants that are not on the specialist register are required to possess the FRCPath and be in a position to submit a CESR application within 3 months of appointment
• FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification.
• Mb ChB / MBBS or evidence of equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Evidence of additional qualification relevant to Microbiology and Infection Control.
• MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification.
• Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD.

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in microbiology, microbiology & infectious diseases
• Vast experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infections
• Evidence of working in the UK infections disease unit

Desirable

• Experience in infection control or experience in clinical virology and molecular diagnostic microbiology

Achievements

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues.
• Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
• Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit

Desirable

• Evidence of having undertaken original research
• Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years

Management Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
• Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
• General exposure to and understanding of managerial issues.
• Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility.
• Able to support the Clinical Director of Pathology
• Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and medical students, and other disciplines.

Desirable

• Management experience
• Experience of supervising trainee Microbiologists
• Training in medical education

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team