About this role
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 post which has an allocation of 11.5 PAs (including on call) 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 description Job responsibilities
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The division welcomes applicants who wish to seek further information or visit. Please contact the following to arrange a visit or for an informal discussion:
Dr Seema Desai; Consultant Microbiologist; UHNM on 01782 674276 or e-mail [email protected]
Dr Angus McGregor; NMCPS Medical Director, on 07928 659767or via e-mail [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full and Specialist registration with the GMC or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview 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 FRC Path or evidence of equivalent qualification. Mb ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD Evidence of additional qualification relevant to Microbiology and Infection Control MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Experience Essential
Evidence of broad training and experience in Microbiology Vast experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infections Evidence of working in the UK infections disease unit
Desirable
Experience in infection control
Achievements Essential
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in microbiology, microbiology & infectious diseases Vast experience in the diagnosis & treatment of infections in a wide range of complex specialty medicine and surgery including Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Haematology, Oncology, Renal Medicine, and Adult, Paediatric, and Neonatal Intensive Care. Evidence of working in a UK infectious disease unit for a long-term period.
Desirable
oExperience in infection control or experience in clinical virology and molecular diagnostic microbiology.
Management Experience Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives. General exposure to and understanding of managerial issues. Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility Able to support the Clinical Director of Pathology
Desirable
Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and medical students, and other disciplines Management Experience Training in medical education Experience of supervising trainee microbiologists
Personal Attributes Essential
Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure An enquiring and critical approach to work.
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications 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.
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 Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)