About this role
Job summary
Recognising the importance of the prevention and management of infection, a devolved Welsh Government has prioritised significant investment for the development of our National and local Infection services. Building on our strengths, and working closely with colleagues in health protection and wider partners, we are transforming our services to deliver a world-class service for the prevention, management and control of infection.
To complement our existing teams, which include international leaders in infection diagnosis and management, we are seeking new colleagues to help deliver the best solutions and outcomes for the people of Wales, developing new workforce and technological models to meet changing population need.
Embracing new molecular and genomic technology, our services are resourced to provide local, national and UK wide clinical and diagnostic services, with opportunities for partnership working and research within a national NHS model which has collaboration and prevention at its core.
The following posts are available - Consultant in Microbiology/Virology and/or in Infectious Disease.
This recruitment process is being run jointly across Cardiff and Vale UHB (University Hospital of Wales) and Swansea Bay UHB (Singleton Hospital & Morriston Hospital), with a full-time post available in both regions.
Applications are encouraged from candidates interested in any of the above posts.
Main duties of the job
Strategic and professional leadership and communication:
The appointee will ensure a culture of maintenance and continuous improvement of quality. In this role, the appointee will:
Promote multi-professional team working within the department
Ensure appropriate communication and team working with other services in the Public Health Wales Trust and with services in the other Trusts, Health Boards, and health communities served by Microbiology Swansea/Cardiff.
Contribute to departmental meetings
Contribute to service developments and improvements
Contribute to developing patient-focused pathways
Contribute to clinical audit, review, and planning of services
Develop business cases as appropriate
Contribute to the development of the service in line with the Public Health Wales Trust Infection Service network objectives and the national and local Pathology Modernisation agenda
Consult all sections of the service about changes, including the procurement of equipment
Contribute to the developing and strengthening of working relationships with primary/community care providers and commissioners
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are Public Health Wales- the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description Job responsibilities
Operational Management
In conjunction with the Swansea/Cardiff Infection Service management team the appointee will be responsible for:
Ensuring that general and clinical risks are assessed annually, and that controls assurance and appropriate standards are implemented Ensuring that clinical governance objectives are agreed with the Clinical Lead for Swansea/Cardiff Laboratory and are achieved/implemented along with other clinical colleagues, including: achievement of standards set by relevant accreditation bodies (e.g., Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UKAS) (UK) Ltd) regular monitoring of performance in internal and external quality assurance schemes, with investigation and remedial action as necessary compliance with National Service Frameworks, clinical standards, and guidelines of relevant professional bodies coordinating the reporting, investigation, and follow up of adverse events within the service as described by Trust/hospital policies and national schemes demonstrable improvements as a result, of clinical audit, quality improvement projects, patient satisfaction surveys or complaints ensuring that the Trust/hospital policies and procedures are available to staff and are implemented a system for staff to learn the lessons from incidents, litigation, and complaints
Provision of Service
Provide care according to the Terms and Conditions of Service - Consultant Contract Wales
Undertake duties relating to the provision of the Swansea/Cardiff Infection Service and for other institutions served by the Public Health Wales Trust as directed by the Clinical Leads for the Swansea/Cardiff Microbiology Laboratories. Depending on experience, these will include either work related to the infectious disease service (ward rounds, bedside patient reviews, clinics) and/ or microbiology service (advice regarding appropriate specimens, involvement in specimen analysis, validation, and interpretation of results, and participating in the infection management services to clinical teams across Swansea Bay University Health Board / Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, and to local General Practices). The provision of the service will be shared with the other senior clinical staff in the Department.
Involvement, as appropriate to experience, in preparation of Microbiology department policy, SOPs, care pathways etc.
Managerial duties as agreed with the Clinical Lead for the Swansea/Cardiff Microbiology Laboratories.
As part of infection management service, to support the provision of infection control functions and services in collaboration with Consultant Microbiologist colleagues and with the Health Board Director for Hospital Infection Control
Contribute to the teaching and training function of the Department, including:
Professional supervision of junior medical staff in the Department. (Swansea/Cardiff Microbiology are accredited laboratories for training Microbiology specialist registrars.) Teaching, assessments and undergraduate examinations at Swansea/Cardiff University Medical Schools Contribute to the teaching and training of other health care workers and students as appropriate Provision, with consultant and other colleagues, (and, when necessary, with the involvement of Welsh specialist units and Public Health England), of microbiological and epidemiological support for Consultants in Communicable Disease Control, Environmental Health Officers, Welsh Assembly Government, and clinical staff in primary and secondary care settings.
Contribution to the activities and development of PHW.
Together with other officers, clinical and non-clinical, of PHW, and with central reference and epidemiological facilities, collaboration in the reporting and investigation of infections, control of outbreaks, assessment of vaccines, development of laboratory methods, involvement in surveys, etc.
Provision for cover for consultant colleagues periods of leave, and participation in the microbiology on-call rota (compensated in line with the Consultant contract Wales)
Research activities in line with the priorities of PHW and subject to the availability of funding and resources.
Participation in a recognised scheme of Continuing Professional Development. (Study leave in line with the Welsh Consultant Contract with appropriate financial support will be available for agreed purposes within the context of PHW policy)
Participation in the scheme for regular appraisal as agreed between Public Health Wales and Swansea Bay University Health Board / Cardiff & Vale University Health Board.
Where it is agreed between the parties, work on behalf of Public Health Wales or the Health Board/Health Authority such as domiciliary consultations, or services provided for other agencies e.g., the prison service
Such additional duties appropriate to the post and to the experience of the appointee as may be required from time to time either by the Laboratory Director or Director, Health Protection after appropriate consultation.
There is currently interest in developing the outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) service in Swansea. Applications from individuals with the necessary experience and skills to work on this aspect of the service are encouraged.
Key professional relationships
The successful candidate will be managerially accountable to the relevant Public Health Wales Clinical Lead:
Dr Brendan Healy, Swansea Microbiology, for Swansea-based appointments; or, Dr Lim Jones, Cardiff Microbiology, for Cardiff-based appointments. They will be expected to work in liaison also with:
Other senior Public Health Wales Trust staff throughout Wales including Consultant Microbiologists and Virologists, Clinical Scientists, BMS staff, CCDCs and CDSC Wales Members of the Pathology Directorate in Swansea Bay University Health Board / Cardiff & Vale University Health Board Consultant clinicians and their junior staff at Swansea Bay University Health Board / Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and general practitioners and hospital clinicians throughout Wales who use the diagnostic and clinical advice services provided by Microbiology Swansea/Cardiff. The Chief Executive and other senior staff of Swansea Bay University Health Board / Cardiff & Vale University Health Board and other Health Boards and Trusts serviced by Public Health Wales The Public Health Wales Health Protection Team (CCDCs and Public Health Nurses). The Infection Control Teams of Trusts throughout Wales as requested by the relevant Infection Control Doctors Consultant microbiologists throughout Wales in non-Public Health Wales laboratories Members of staff of Swansea/Cardiff Universities, particularly in the department of medical microbiology The Directors of Public Health throughout Wales, Senior staff of Public Health England You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL ATTAINMENTS Essential
Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) Applicants that are UK trained, must 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, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT CCT/ equivalence (ideally in Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases) FRCPath or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
MRCP or an equivalent qualification
SPECIAL APTITUDES AND SKILLS Essential
Commitment to team working Commitment to career development Self-motivated, proactive, innovative Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty Oral and written communication skills
Desirable
Strategic thinker Interest and Experience in OPAT Staff Management
INTERESTS Essential
Experience in medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
DISPOSITION Essential
Able to adapt to situations and handle people of all capabilities and attitudes Effective interpersonal and influencing skills
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Essential
Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the laboratory, and must be willing to travel to and work at sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
Welsh speaking
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).
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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 Public Health Wales
Address Singleton and Morriston Hospital (Swansea role), University Hospital of Wales (Cardiff role).
Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane
Swansea or Cardiff
SA2 8QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)