About this role
Job summary
This is a fixed term (min 12months) Specialty Doctor post in Medical Microbiology & Infection to the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT). The post is whole-time equivalent (Amounting to 10-programmed activities). The successful applicant will join a team of 7 consultants (6 full time equivalent), a Specialty Doctor , a Microbiology Specialty Registrar and a rotational Microbiology FY2 .
Remit will be to provide clinical microbiology and infection control services for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (including participation in on call cover) as part of the wider Clinical Microbiology / Infection Team. Although expected to be able to work with some autonomy in line with their level of seniority, the postholder will always be working under the supervision of an Infection / Microbiology Consultant.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
Provide high quality medical microbiology and infection control support to clinicians in hospital and community.
Work closely with other Consultant Microbiology & Infection colleagues, Antimicrobial pharmacists, Infection Control Team and Laboratory staff to provide high quality Microbiology and Infection Prevention & Control Service.
Support and contribute to the development of agreed protocols in antimicrobial usage in the hospital and for OPAT.
Conduct regular ward rounds and participate in MDTs, especially to promote prudent use of antimicrobials.
Be responsible for authorising accurate, timely and interpretive reports to the clinicians.
Support innovative measures in the department to improve quality and efficiency.
Participate and facilitate accreditation and other inspections by external agencies.
Participate in development of services with colleagues both in and outside the Trust
Liaising with microbiology staff within the ESEL Partnership and neighbouring Trust including the Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC).
Participate in day to day and on call infection prevention & control activities.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development Widening access (anchor institution) and employability Improving the experience of staff with disability Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development Making equalities mainstream
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide, supported by the Consultant Microbiologists, clinical and laboratory services to the Trust. Take part in the cross-site on-call rota. On-call duties (Category A) include attending the laboratory at weekends (although IT resource can be made available to support provision of predictable weekend work from home).On call commitment for the six month post is 26 weeknights and 4 weekends (Sat/Sun) Annual and study leave is covered internally with no locum cover. Undertake CME/CPD as required by the relevant medical Royal College and facilitated by funds from the Trust. Take part in clinical governance as a practicing clinician and to seek to maintain clinical and laboratory standards. Take part in audit using the Trust audit facilities. Teaching and training of resident doctors, medical students, scientific staff and other allied healthcare professionals Provide continuing clinical input for patients in the Trusts care and, in partnership with colleagues, to work towards the smooth running of the department. The post holder would be expected to subscribe to the research governance policies of the organisation. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology not otherwise specified. Advising on day to day and on call infection control activities
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBBS or Equivalent medical qualification Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC). Completion of at least 4 years' full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time / flexible basis). At least 2 out of 4 years' postgraduate training should be in specialty training programme or as a fixed-term specialty trainee in Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases Equivalent experience and competencies in Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases. Applicants that are either partially or non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK qualifications. Eligible to work in the UK.
Desirable
Postgraduate training (4 Years in Microbiology MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification. FRCPath Additional higher qualification e.g. MSc, PhD, MD
Experience Essential
Participation in clinical Microbiology/Infection on call rota. Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision Evidence of adequate training and experience in Medical Microbiology and Infection control.
Desirable
Evidence of training and experience in Infectious Diseases. Experience and ability to take managerial responsibility in a Microbiology Department
Clinical Audit Essential
Experience and ability to take managerial responsibility in a Microbiology Department Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation. Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning.
Teaching Experience Essential
Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching.
Management and Administrative Experience Essential
Knowledge of evidence-based practice. General exposure to and understanding of managerial issues. Broad range of IT skills.
Research Experience Essential
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of research.
Desirable
Interest and experience in medical research.
Fitness to Practice Essential
Is up to date and fit to practice safely
Communication and languages skills Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues at all levels, colleagues in pathology, support staff, patients and relatives. Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Other Attributes Essential
Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queries. Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/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.
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).
Employer details Employer name Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Stadium Rd
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)