Consultant Medical Microbiologist (£5000.00 Welcome Bonus available*)

British Medical Journal

Job title:

Consultant Medical Microbiologist (£5000.00 Welcome Bonus available*)

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

Consultant Microbiologist or Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesThe successful candidate will share the provision of day-to-day clinical microbiology services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH), Kings Lynn.This is a replacement post at QEH, with the existence of the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) of which all three acute Trusts in Norfolk are members, there is an expectation for cross cover for the 3 hospitals that make up EPA. Although employed by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), it is expected that the postholder will spend most of their time at QEH working alongside other consultants to provide a comprehensive microbiology service for that Trust including provision of cross-cover for infection prevention and control.There is a service level agreement already in place between the Trusts to allow this pattern of working, and job planning will be arranged jointly between the two organizations.For this position, we are pleased to be able to offer a £5,000 pro-rata Welcome Bonus to the successful candidate. *Terms and conditions apply.Main duties of the jobThe appointment is to the QEHKL, and the candidate will be mainly based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn.Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive microbiology service for all users of the laboratory. The consultant will rotate with his/her colleagues to provide either Infection Prevention and Control doctor role or Antibiotic stewardship role. This will happen by mutual agreement.Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the QEHKL and to GPs and other healthcare professionals in Primary Care. Out of hours (on-call) service includes provision of advisory services to James Paget University Hospital and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, in addition to primary care.Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities of the QEHKLTake part in the Royal College of Pathologists continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service.About usThe EPA Department of Microbiology is a large and busy department which is continuing to expand to accommodate the increasing microbiological needs of the modern NHS. It provides a county-wide diagnostic microbiology service as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance, as described below.The Department provides a comprehensive infection service encompassing diagnostic and clinical microbiology, infection prevention and control, health protection and health promotion. It has full UKAS accreditation in both Microbiology and Virology. As of 2013, the Department has incorporated all the Trust and Community microbiology laboratory workload previously processed by James Paget Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital and consolidated all Microbiology workload to form a single laboratory at NNUHFT. This work is performed on behalf of the EPA.The EPA Medical Microbiology Department encourages collaboration with Quadram Institute, although there is no dedicated research PAs currently within this post, applicants with research interests are encouraged to apply as this can be discussed.The Department moved into newly refurbished laboratories at Norwich Research Park at Colney in 2010. These are very close to the main hospital site, the University of East Anglia and the Quadram Institute.In addition to the welcome bonus we wish to offer the following incentives:Relocation Package (up to £8,000)2 days Relocation leave*terms and conditions applyJob description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification.Full GMC Registration with license to practice is required at time of application.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

  • Full GMC Registration with license to practice
  • FRCPath or Equivalent with Specialist registration
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
  • Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal

Desirable

  • Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
  • Teaching the Teachers or equivalent

Aptitudes
Essential

  • Capable of working in a multi disciplinary team.
  • Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
  • Able to work under pressure

Desirable

  • Previous responsibility for service improvement.
  • Management skills

Experience
Essential

  • Training and experience equivalent to that required for FRCpath
  • Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level
  • Wide experience of clinical microbiology, infectious disease, and infection control.
  • Competent IT skills

Desirable

  • Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Interests
Essential

  • Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest

Communications
Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries .

Desirable

  • Good presentation skills.

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Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

Norwich

Job date

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 04:07:51 GMT

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