Job summary
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust is looking to recruit two forward thinking and motivated Trust-grade Registrars to train in infection and join the microbiology team in providing a comprehensive clinical microbiology, infection prevention and control and antimicrobial stewardship service for the Trust and to primary care and public health colleagues.
These are full-time posts starting at ST1 level and will take place under the provisions of the approved Portfolio Pathway through the Royal College of Pathologists.
The successful applicants will join a team of two consultant microbiologists and two Speciality doctors to deliver the service with in-built training opportunities.
There is a variable and interesting infection-related patient cohort, an excellent electronic patient record system. Duties for the department will be carried out on-site between the hours of 9 and 5 with on-calls from home.
Main duties of the job
- Clinical microbiology (including bacteriology, virology, mycology, mycobacteriology etc.) practice and liaison which will include advising consultants, GPs, trainee doctors, other doctors, nurses etc.,
- Laboratory practice including interpretation and authorisation of results, communicating urgent results to clinical teams as per local protocol, contributing to updating of standard operating procedures and contribute to ensuring the laboratory is up to date with accreditation
- Participation in antimicrobial ward rounds and other multi-disciplinary meetings
- Maintenance of infection prevention and control precautions and also participation in outbreak and incident related meetings
- Participate as part of the OPAT team in managing patients on antibiotics in the community.
- The successful applicants will be encouraged to develop a relevant subspecialty interest, to participate in audits and also to participate in research, subject to resources and local priorities
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. We are a very close-knit and friendly organization where every one of our 3600 members of staff is valued. We strongly believe that our employees are our greatest asset.Our Vision: "Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it" Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services "As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19."
Job description
Job responsibilities
Most of the microbiology laboratory work is carried out at the South West London Pathology (SWLP) hub laboratory based at St. Georges Hospital, Tooting. As Croydon Health Service NHS Trust (CHS) is one of the Trusts that oversee SWLP network, the CHS microbiologists have a very close working relationship with colleagues at the SWLP hub laboratory and participate in all aspects of laboratory management and governance.
The post holders will be employed by the Croydon Health Service Trust (CHS) and the posts are based at the Croydon University Hospital (CUH) site. The successful applicants will join a team of two substantive Consultant Microbiologists and two Microbiology Speciality doctors to:
- Provide a comprehensive, efficient and cost effective clinical microbiology and infection service to CHS and other users of the service.
- Actively participate in antimicrobial stewardship activities
- Support the well established out-patient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) service.
- Participate in matters concerning infection prevention and control, clinical governance and audit
- Maintain continuous professional development
- Receive training opportunities in line with requirements from the Portfolio Pathway curriculum from the Royal College of Pathologists
Person Specification
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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
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Employer details
Employer name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Microbiology
London Road
Croydon
CR77YE