About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic infection specialist to take up a substantive role in Coventry and Warwickshire pathology services (CWPS) as a Consultant Physician in Medical Microbiology. The candidate must be fully registered with the General Medical Council. They also must be included on the GMC Specialist Register or be within 6 months of obtaining their CCT at the date of interview.
Consultant Microbiologists who work within CWPS rotate to different sites. Currently the team review this yearly and adapt the rotation in line with service needs and professional development / work-life balance. Clinical on-site cover for all three Trusts may be required so it is important for applicants to have their own transport.
We support the way infection training has evolved over the years and hence we are keen to employ Consultants who share the vision of an integrated Infection Science service, developing a team across the network with a range of skill sets that will offer our patients the best infection-based care available.
Main duties of the job
As part of our commitment to patients and delivery of a world class service for all, we have created the UHCW Improvement (UHCWi) System in partnership with the Virginia Mason Institute in Seattle; this involves a structured approach to removing waste and putting the patient first using a lean management system and methodologies. Our culture and ways of working reflect and embed the practices and methodologies of UHCWi.
You are expected, where identified, to attend and complete relevant training and development opportunities to support this. This may include Lean for Leaders, Advanced Lean Training, and the Human Factors Programme, amongst others. Full attendance and completion of identified courses is considered essential for this post.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
In collaboration with the existing Consultant body, the successful applicant will:
Shared responsibility for the provision of a comprehensive clinical microbiology and virology service (Microbiology cover virology out of hours (OOH)) including interpretive and clinical liaison to medical and nursing staff to fulfil the laboratorys role as a UKAS accredited service. This includes the selection, performance, and interpretation of clinically relevant tests and highly specialist advice on differential diagnoses, monitoring, and the treatment and therapy changes.
Share responsibility for the evaluation and implementation of recent developments in clinical microbiology and ensures the service provides good evidence-based practice.
The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians and work to develop services to the highest standards including the adoption of best practice guidance, the development of diagnostic and treatment protocols and all other relevant guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Meets all Essential
Desirable
Meets all Desirable
Experience Essential
o Broad range of Clinical Virology experience o Broad range of Clinical Microbiology experience o Broad range of Infection Prevention and Control experience
Desirable
o Experience in clinical microbiology within the UK or a similar system abroad o Consultant level experience including acting up periods.
Knowledge/Skills Essential
o Thorough knowledge of current thinking and practice in clinical microbiology, virology and infection, prevention and control. o Thorough knowledge of medical audit and current medical best practice. o Understanding of the clinical governance process. o Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate effectively with others. o Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines o Excellent written and verbal presentation skills o Excellent personal time management skills. o Good organisational skills. o Ability to achieve objectives. o Ability to work collaboratively with the Executive Team. o Ability to work within a multi-professional and multi disciplinary framework. o Competent in basic information technology.
Desirable
o Experience of service development. o Understanding of the concepts of management. o Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy o Ability to manage and lead a team. o Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. o Ability to organise and manage diagnostic work and laboratory priorities. o Ability to supervise, appraise, coach or mentor trainees o Further skills in information technology.
Teaching/Education Essential
o Ability to design and deliver talks/lectures/workshops effectively. o Commitment to continuing medical education.
Desirable
o Ability to organise and participate in teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. o Appraisal and assessment training skills.
Research/audit/qual ity improvement Essential
o Undertaken complete audit cycle. o Participating in peer review process for journals
Desirable
o Higher degree by research. o Participated in completed clinical research projects. o Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice. o Published research in peer-reviewed journals. o Hold a valid GCP certificate
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
o Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address UHCW
University Hospital
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)