Consultant in Infection and Medical Microbiology

Job overview

Applications are also welcome for fully accredited Clinical Scientists.

The posts are full time with a 10 PA allocation and A rating (8%) for Out of Hours work but consideration would be given for either part time or job share.

Areas of special responsibility i.e. Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, MAAT/OPAT Microbiology Lead, Infection Prevention Control Doctor and Laboratory Lead / Head of Department will be agreed between the consultants. A rotation of these roles could be made every 3-5 years on a mutual basis.

Clinical and management responsibility is via the Clinical Service Lead for Lab Medicine/Pathology and then to the Associate Medical Director for Cancer and Clinical Support Services.

Main duties of the job

• To liaise with clinicians, hospital staff, medical microbiologists, general practitioners and consultants in Communicable Disease, concerning the diagnosis and management of patients, control and prevention of infections, including the provision of telephone advice
• Participate inward rounds for ICU, Emergency Assessment Units, Acute Medical Units and other wards as needed. Weekly ward rounds with Haematology/Oncology, Trauma & Orthopaedics teams as well as C. difficile ward round alongside IPC
• Weekly Virtual ward rounds for the MAAT/OPAT Service with the Medical Admission Avoidance Team.
• Participating in an ongoing medical audit programme within the department and participating in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
• Preparing, implementing and reviewing guidelines and Apps for the management of infection, with particular emphasis on those relating to antimicrobial prescribing when assuming lead role.
• Complying with agreed TSDFT management guidelines.

Responsibilities along with senior laboratory staff:

• Responsibility for quality assurance performance within the department including taking part in all relevant national external quality assurance (NEQAS) programmes.
• Responsibility and maintaining full UKAS accreditation with requirements for Quality & Competence ISO 15189:2012.

Working for our organisation

Here at Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust (TSDFT) we value our staff and the diverse experiences and contributions they bring. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation where every individual has the opportunity to make a real difference:

• Our organisation is one of the first of its kind with integrated health and social care
• We have brand new state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology
• Our hospitals are in great locations

TSDFT is the first fully integrated care organisation in England; we are progressive in the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care.

Strong links exist with the Plymouth and Exeter Medical Schools and the South West Peninsula Postgraduate Deanery. Our catchment area covers 300 square miles and Torbay Acute Hospital as well as Totnes, Brixham, Newton Abbot & Dawlish Community hospitals serve a resident population of approaching 300,000 people, plus an additional 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season.

Academic Facilities - there is a large well equipped Post Graduate Centre with lecture theatre and seminar rooms plus a library on site. TSDFT is committed to continuing professional development (CPD). Funds are allocated to each consultant on an annual basis.

Why Work With Us

• Infection Control Doctor Role
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead Role
• MAAT/OPAT (Medical Admission Avoidance Team/Out Patient Antimicrobial Therapy) Microbiology Lead Role
• Laboratory Lead/Clinical Lead Role
• Out of Hours Work

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• 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.
• 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. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
• Primary Medical Qualification (MB CHB or equivalent).
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification.

• MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
• Higher Degree e.g. MSc or PhD
• Evidence of additional qualification relevant to microbiology, virology and infection, prevention & control.

Knowledge and Experience

• Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in clinical microbiology and infection control.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice

• Experience in clinical virology and molecular diagnostic virology/ bacteriology
• OPAT experience

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

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