Job summary
Come and join our dynamic clinical infection service at a tertiary university hospital situated in the vibrant capital city of Cardiff.
South Wales benefits from a strong sense of community, easy access to national parks and stunning coastlines. For those with young families there are great schools and lots of ways to have fun and relax. It's an easy place to settle whether you bring your family or come on your own.
This is a whole time substantive Consultant post. The successful applicant will work within the Infectious Disease service, with the remainder of their time (dependent on the particular qualifications of the candidate) either within the PHW microbiology or virology services to the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. There may be scope for some work within general medicine depending on the particular skills and/or preferences of the candidate. In this role, you will join the expanding clinical infection team delivering services to Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, but may also include Princess of Wales Clinical Microbiology service and supporting the wider Public Health Wales network.
The post holder is managerially accountable to the Microbiology Professional Lead through the Clinical Lead of the Microbiology Laboratory, Cardiff.
Main duties of the job
Our infection team, provides local, regional and national services. We are strongly committed to collaboration, team working and personal development. Our service provides inpatient care to a dedicated ID ward, outpatient clinics across a range of infection subspecialties including HIV/TB/Hepatitis/ Inclusion health and OPAT. Additionally, we support the acute medical take through an infection "retrieval" service, and have an established research portfolio and dedicated infection clinical trials research team. There is a strong educational component to our work in both undergraduate and postgraduate medicine. We provide dedicated infection teaching on behalf of Cardiff University and have an established and thriving speciality training programme.
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 visit https://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
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.
We are looking for a motivated clinical colleague to complement our existing team and drive service development improving outcomes on an individual and population level for those living not just within Cardiff but Wales and the rest of the UK.
In return we offer:
a high negotiated salary on the Welsh consultant salary scale;
a tailored job plan around your specific wants and needs
Application is by visiting www.jobs.nhs.uk. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact our National Professional Clinical Lead, Dr Lim Jones on 029 2074 3583 or lim.jones@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
We are looking for a motivated clinical colleague to complement our existing team and drive service development improving outcomes on an individual and population level for those living not just within Cardiff but Wales and the rest of the UK.
In return we offer:
a high negotiated salary on the Welsh consultant salary scale;
a tailored job plan around your specific wants and needs
Application is by visiting www.jobs.nhs.uk. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact our National Professional Clinical Lead, Dr Lim Jones on 029 2074 3583 or lim.jones@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- A primary medical degree for example MBBS
- 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)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in infectious diseases, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT - In receipt of a CESR
- MRCP or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
- FRCP Path or Equivalent Qualification
- GPC Trained
- Diploma in HIV
- Diploma in DTM&H
- Formal Teaching Qualification
- For applicants that are UK trained, desirable a holder of a joint Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology or Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- For applicants that are non-UK trained, will be desirable to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT in Medical Microbiology or Virology.
SPECIAL APTITUDES AND SKILLS
Essential
- Experience in inpatient and outpatient management of HIV, viral hepatitis, TB
- Experience of inpatient management of general medicine alongside experience of managing patients with an infectious aetiology
- Commitment to team working
- Commitment to career development
- Self-motivated, proactive, innovative
- Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty
- Oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Strategic thinker
- Staff management
- Experience in clinical Medical Microbiology and/or Virology, including participation in relevant clinical infection services (e.g. ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings).
INTERESTS
Essential
- Experience in medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Research interest and experience with a higher research degree (e.g. PhD/MD) and/or evidence or an established research portfolio
DISPOSITION
Essential
- Able to adapt to situations and handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
- Effective interpersonal skills
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the base hospital, and must be willing to travel to and work at sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Welsh speaking
- Full driving licence
Person Specification
EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL ATTAINMENTS
Essential
- A primary medical degree for example MBBS
- 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)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in infectious diseases, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT - In receipt of a CESR
- MRCP or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
- FRCP Path or Equivalent Qualification
- GPC Trained
- Diploma in HIV
- Diploma in DTM&H
- Formal Teaching Qualification
- For applicants that are UK trained, desirable a holder of a joint Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology or Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- For applicants that are non-UK trained, will be desirable to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT in Medical Microbiology or Virology.
SPECIAL APTITUDES AND SKILLS
Essential
- Experience in inpatient and outpatient management of HIV, viral hepatitis, TB
- Experience of inpatient management of general medicine alongside experience of managing patients with an infectious aetiology
- Commitment to team working
- Commitment to career development
- Self-motivated, proactive, innovative
- Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty
- Oral and written communication skills in English
Desirable
- Strategic thinker
- Staff management
- Experience in clinical Medical Microbiology and/or Virology, including participation in relevant clinical infection services (e.g. ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings).
INTERESTS
Essential
- Experience in medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Research interest and experience with a higher research degree (e.g. PhD/MD) and/or evidence or an established research portfolio
DISPOSITION
Essential
- Able to adapt to situations and handle people of all capabilities and attitudes
- Effective interpersonal skills
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the base hospital, and must be willing to travel to and work at sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Welsh speaking
- Full driving licence
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).
