Job summary
This is a replacement post for Specialty Doctor in Medical Microbiology to the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT). The post is permanent, whole-time equivalent (amounting to 10-programmed activities).
You will be joining a team of 7 consultants (6 full time equivalent) and a Microbiology Specialty Registrar, to provide clinical microbiology and infection control services for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, and will be mainly based at the University Hospital Lewisham site.
We are an inclusive and supportive Team, proud of investing in our staff and helping with career development. The successful candidate will be encouraged to take an active role, proportional to the level of clinical experience. Development of expertise in a specific clinical area will be encouraged based on the appointee's skills set, expertise, interests and on the needs of the department.
Provide high quality medical microbiology and infection control support to clinicians in hospital and community. Main duties include:
Work closely with other Consultant Microbiologists, Laboratory Staff and Infection Control Team to provide high quality Microbiology and Infection Control Service.
Conduct regular Ward Rounds, especially to promote prudent use of antibiotics.
Be responsible for authorising accurate, timely and interpretive reports to the clinicians.
Support innovative measures in the department to improve quality and efficiency.
Main duties of the job
PParticipate and facilitate accreditation and other inspections by external agencies.
Support and advise the ESEL Pathology Partnership in order to provide high quality and timely Microbiology, Virology and Molecular results to the Trust.
The workload is managed through a single rota, and the post holder will be mainly based at University Hospital Lewisham.
This is your chance to join a team dedicated to the highest standards of patient care, at a Trust that continues to offer fulfilling careers and enviable development potential.The advantages of joining our team include:o Complex and varied case mix, with many opportunities for research and professional development;o Potential to develop the infection service;
Recent Trust and Departmental achievements include:o Introducing Faecal Management Transplant for the management of severe cases of Clostridium difficile colitis;o Introducing Procalcitonin for the management of septic patients and supporting antimicrobial stewardship programme;o Taking part in and supporting several clinical trials (DIAMOND, RECOVERY trial, SIREN study amongst other);o Introducing a Latent TB Infection Screening programme;o Universal opt-out HIV admission screening in the emergency department (UHL + QEH);o Participating in the teaching programme for the year 2 medical students from GKT School of Medical Education since September 2017, including supervising special study modules and year 5 career modules.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Share with the Consultant Microbiologists and with the Specialist Registrar in providing the Microbiology service, both clinical and laboratory.
Take part in a 1:7 on call rota (Category A) pro-rata.
Undertake CME/CPD as required by the relevant medical Royal College, and facilitated by funds from the Trust.
Take part in audit using the Trust audit facilities.
Teaching and training of junior doctors, medical students, laboratory and other healthcare professionals
Advising on day to day and on call infection control activities is shared with the Consultant Microbiologists.
Support and advise the ESEL Pathology Partnership in order to provide high quality and timely Microbiology, Virology and Molecular results to the Trust.
For full details of the main responsibilities and person specification, please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Completion of at least 4 years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time / flexible basis). At least 2 out of 4 years' postgraduate training should be in specialty training programme or as a fixed-term specialty trainee in Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases. or Equivalent experience and competencies in Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases.
- Applicants that are either partially or non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK qualifications.
Desirable
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- FRCPAth
- Additional higher qualification e.g. MSc, PhD, MD
Clinical Experince
Essential
- Evidence of adequate training and experience in Medical Microbiology and Infection control.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
- Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching.
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice.
- General exposure to and understanding of managerial issues.
- Broad range of IT skills.
Research Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of research.
Desirable
- Interest and experience in medical research.
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queries.
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK.
Communication and languages skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology, support staff, patients and relatives.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- For most non-EEA applicants, there is a requirement for appropriate scores in the academic International English Language Test System (IELTS) and Occupational English Test (OET).
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Lewisham
Lewisham High St,
London
SE13 6LH