Job summary
2 WTE (10PA) Consultant posts in Infection Management at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT) and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) with flexible split-site working providing microbiology services to TRFT and Infectious Diseases services to STHFT. These roles are flexible and candidates with single CCTs in Medical Microbiology (MM) or Infectious Diseases(ID)/General Internal Medicine will also be considered, although the preference is for ID/MM dual CCT. Pathology Services (including microbiology) are provided by South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Pathology Services (SYBP) and hosted by STHFT. The roles will be split Microbiology / Infectious Diseases.
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.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointees will, together with other Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of providing clinical microbiology, infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship advice for The Rotherham Hospital Foundation Trust and Infectious Diseases based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals although with requirement to work at the Northern General site.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provisionally these posts will rotate on a 10 week basis resulting in 20 weeks in Microbiology and 10 weeks in Infectious diseases.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment currently, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview If an applicant is UK trained, they 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.
- FRCPath part 2 or equivalent qualification
- MRCP
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent
- Higher medical or biomedical degree (MD or PhD, Dip HIV Med)
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
- Achievement in research related to Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases.
Clinical experience
Essential
- Demonstrable competence in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- Ability to practice Evidence Based Medicine
Desirable
- Experience of delivering and developing specialised ID services
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management
- Experience of working in a Multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working with management groups
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
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.
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 .
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
TRFT & STH
Sheffield
S10 2SB