About this role
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Microbiology to further develop our highly rated services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity, and it is anticipated that there will be occasion for the appointee to develop a sub-specialty interest within the role.
You will become part of a team which takes joint responsibility for the medical supervision of the Trust's microbiology department, and infection control processes.
Applications are welcome from any infection specialists, whether Microbiologists or Infectious Diseases Doctors, or Consultant clinical scientists.
The out of hours commitment will be worked on a 1 in 5 basis following successful recruitment of this post. Out of hours cover is a telephone advice service for laboratory or clinical staff, there is currently no requirement to attend the laboratory at weekends, with authorising done remotely.
Clinical roles will be mutually agreed between the Microbiology consultants, and each will take a lead in different areas (antimicrobial stewardship, infection control, laboratory management, OPAT), whilst also providing cross-cover for their colleagues where required to meet the demands of the service. Roles will be shared between consultants, being rotated at mutually convenient time intervals.
There may be scope to develop infection services further around an infection consult service, and OPAT provision, depending on the particular skills and/or preferences of the candidate.
Main duties of the job
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
About us
Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Caf and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.
Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.
Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.
Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.
In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.
The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MBChB or equivalent medical qualification. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise. Entry on the Specialist Register or eligible within 6 months of the date of interview.
Desirable
Science degree or Higher Degree (excluding those describing routine pathology training).
Experience Essential
Ability to work unsupervised at consultant level in clinical microbiology (and/or infectious diseases) and infection control.
Desirable
Experience of microbiology (or infectious diseases) service development Experience of pathology networks and collaborative inter-laboratory working Experience in a managerial role. Experience in working in an infection control team. Have attended or booked to attend a management course relevant to laboratory medicine
Skills Essential
Good written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
leadership skills Awareness of the wider NHS context of laboratory 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).
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 Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chesterfield royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chesterfieldroyal.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)