Job summary
This is a Specialty grade post, for the PHW microbiology service to the Betsi Cadwallader University Health Board (BCUHB). In this role you will join the expanding clinical infection team delivering services to BCUHB and supporting the wider Public Health Wales network.
The post is intended to support delivery of infection services to BCUHB, but it is anticipated that adequate time will be protected to allow training and education, and for support of appointees who may wish to work towards application through the CESR process for entry onto the GMC Specialist Register.
Main duties of the job
The provision of service expectations will be tailored to the skills, experience and knowledge of the individual candidate, and will be supported within a training environment.
Undertake duties relating to the provision of the Clinical Microbiology/ Infectious Diseases services across the Betsi Cadwallader University Health Board area. Medical staff are expected to undertake ward rounds as part of the clinical on-service commitments in the acute hospitals serving BCUHB.
These duties will include:
Advice regarding appropriate specimens, appropriate involvement in specimen analysis, validation and interpretation of results, and involvement in the infection management services to clinical teams across the BCUHB and the General Practices served by the laboratories.
Appropriate involvement in policy, SOPs, care pathways etc. preparation, relevant to Medical Microbiologist duties.
Contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control Service.
Support the OPAT service.
Take part in the clinical microbiology out-of-hours according to skills and experience. The frequency of the on-call commitment will be approximately 1 in 5.
Support Quality Improvement through the development of evidence-based guidance.
Undertake Clinical Audit
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Desirable
- MRCP or an equivalent qualification
- FRCPath or an equivalent qualification
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Effective counselling, communication and influencing skills
- Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty
- Understanding and interest in governance issues within the NHS
- Good analytical abilities
Personal Qualitites
Essential
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
- Flexible approach
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Commitment to career development
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of training and experience in medical microbiology and/or infectious diseases
Desirable
- Active research interests
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
Desirable
- MRCP or an equivalent qualification
- FRCPath or an equivalent qualification
Ability
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Effective counselling, communication and influencing skills
- Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty
- Understanding and interest in governance issues within the NHS
- Good analytical abilities
Personal Qualitites
Essential
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative
- Flexible approach
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Commitment to career development
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of training and experience in medical microbiology and/or infectious diseases
Desirable
- Active research interests
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
