Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term locum Consultant in Microbiology or Microbiology & Infectious Disease to join the friendly & forward-thinking Microbiology team at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will join 5 Consultant Medical Microbiologists and 1 Consultant in Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (3.9 wte overall) and share the responsibility for the day-to-day provision of a comprehensive consultation and advisory clinical microbiology and infection control service.
On-call duties are approximately 1:5-1:6 weekdays and weekends with prospective cover. On-call usually involves telephone cover only, including at weekends.
The post-holder will be provided with remote access into the hospital and pathology computer systems.
Main duties of the job
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust seeks to appoint a fixed-term Consultant in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.
The successful candidate will join 5 Consultant Medical Microbiologists and 1 Consultant inMedical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (3.9 wte overall) and share the responsibilityto:
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT)
GPs and Clinical Commissioning Groups in the Bury St Edmunds area
Such other purchasers of microbiological services as may contract with the Trustincluding the local private hospital, St Edmunds Hospital, run by the Circle Health Group. This will include infection prevention and control advice for WSFT as required and when thedesignated Infection Prevention Doctor is absent.All consultants are expected to contribute to the various activities of the department including:
Responding to requests for clinical advice
Day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens
Interpretation & authorisation of results
Ward rounds and MDTs.
The Consultant Microbiologists undertake a daily Critical Care ward round, and aremembers of the orthopaedic MDT which meets monthly.A weekly infectious diseases ward round is undertaken by the Consultant inMicrobiology & Infectious Diseases with additional ward consults as required.There is a weekly case discussion meeting for all the clinical microbiologists in additionTo daily handovers. There is a weekly OPAT MDT.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
THE PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION
TRUST (WSFT)
Introduction
The Department of Pathology at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust forms part of the Clinical
Support Services & Womens and Childrens Division (CSS and W&C). Clinical Support
Services also includes Radiology, Endoscopy, Pharmacy, Out Patients, Health Records,
Clinical Coding and Medical Photography. It is one of four Clinical Divisions within WSFT
alongside the Medical Division, Surgical & Anaesthetic Division and Community and
Integrated Services Division. Each Division has a Clinical Director, Associate Director of
Operations (ADO) and Head of Nursing (and Midwifery in the case of CSS and W&C). The
Clinical Director, ADO and Head of Midwifery and Nursing are members of the Trust Executive
Group.
The Clinical Director for Clinical Support Services is Dr Daniel Gavin (Consultant
Gastroenterologist); the ADO is Mr Simon Taylor; the Senior Operations Manager for
Pathology is Mrs. Linda Johnston and the Senior Pathology Service Manager is Mrs Sarah
Rollo.
The Clinical Lead for Pathology post is currently vacant. Appointment to this role is made by
the Clinical Director for Clinical Support Services in conjunction with the ADO for the Division.
Pathology and Modernisation
This is an exciting time for the department and the Trust.
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT), Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA), Cellular
Pathology at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), and East Suffolk & North Essex
NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) have recently agreed to work collaboratively as equal
partners to form the East Coast Pathology Network (ECPN).
All employees will continue to be employed by their current Trusts, remaining under their
current terms and conditions of employment.
WSFT has also been confirmed as one of 40 Trusts across the country to receive funding for
a new build hospital from the Governments Health Infrastructure Programme. Planning is
underway and the Pathology Department has the opportunity to create a purpose-built
department fit for the 21st century.
Staffing
The current consultant microbiologist establishment at WSFT comprises:
Dr Daniel Greaves Consultant in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (0.9 WTE)
Dr Philippa King Consultant Microbiologist (0.8 WTE)
Dr Beverley Palmer Consultant Microbiologist (0.6 WTE)
Dr Sue Partridge Consultant Microbiologist (0.4 WTE)
Dr Rebecca Tilley Consultant Microbiologist (0.8 WTE)
Dr Gillian Urwin Consultant Microbiologist (0.4 WTE)
This advertised post vacancy.
The Microbiology Department
The Microbiology Laboratory provides a comprehensive service covering all aspects of general
microbiology to the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (circa 450 acute beds),
Newmarket Hospital and GPs in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding catchment area. The
laboratory is located in the main West Suffolk Hospital building.
It is actively working towards UKAS accreditation and has applied for assessment.
The microbiology Laboratory Manager is Mr Marcus Milner.
There are four Band 7 Biomedical Scientists who each take a lead in Health & Safety, Quality
and Training.
Administrative support for the Microbiology Department, Consultants and Infection Prevention
Team is provided by named members of the Pathology Administrative & Clerical team. Team based administrative support across Pathology helps ensure demand is met regardless of
holidays, sickness and any other absence. This team approach also helps with appropriate
support when most needed, for example during outbreaks.
Pathology uses the WinPath Enterprise laboratory information management system and the
Q-pulse quality management system.
Office space containing a personal computer (with access to email, the internet and the
relevant IT systems) will be provided within the West Suffolk Hospital Microbiology
Department. The Trust provides free access for all staff to UpToDate.
The Laboratory undertakes routine bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, serology and
antibiotic susceptibility testing. It participates in the UKNEQAS schemes for general
bacteriology, antimicrobial susceptibility, faecal parasitology, mycology and appropriate viral
serology. There is also an internal quality assurance scheme.
There is an automated blood culture system (BioMerieux BacT/ALERT), automated urinalysis
(Beckman Coulter DxU) and a Bruker MALDI-TOF.
Following successful business cases, implementation of Serosep EntericBio and BioMerieux
BioFire FilmArray molecular analysers is underway.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing uses both the BioMerieux Vitek 2 automated system and
EUCAST standardised disc methods.
Gentamicin and Vancomycin assays are performed in the Biochemistry department; other
antimicrobial assays are referred to the Bristol antimicrobial reference laboratory.
Serological testing, including antenatal serology, is performed on a DiaSorin Liaison XL.
Influenza, RSV and C. difficile toxin gene testing is performed on a Cepheid GeneXpert. Rapid
antigen testing is available for Norovirus.
Other molecular testing is performed at UKHSA Cambridge and specialist virology advice is
obtained from regional specialists.
Chlamydia & Neisseria gonorrhoeae NAATs testing is currently performed at Micropathology.
Mycobacterial culture is undertaken at a reference laboratory at present. AAFB staining is
performed on site.
Urgent overnight microbiology samples are transported to UKHSA Cambridge for testing at
present, with a plan to repatriate this service. Abnormal results are communicated to the
West Suffolk Hospital Consultant Microbiologist on call.
The bulk of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza testing is performed on SAMBA IIs in a designated
laboratory area within the Emergency Department. Paediatrics have Roche LIAT and Lumira
DX analysers for point-of-care Influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 testing. The remainder of
SARS-CoV-2 testing is undertaken at East Suffolk & North Essex Foundation Trusts Ipswich
laboratory as part of NHSIs Mid 6 network. Results are transmitted via an NPEx link. SARSCoV-2 IgG Antibody testing is performed on the Roche COBAS 8000 analyser in the Blood
Sciences laboratory.
Infection Prevention Team
The Infection Prevention Team (IPT) consists of the Infection Prevention Doctor, Lead
Infection Prevention Nurse Band 8a, one Band 7 nursing post, two Band 6 nursing posts, one
Band 6 nursing post for AMS & audit, and clerical support. Business cases to further expand
the team are in progress. The Infection Prevention Nurses sit within the Nursing Division.
The Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) is Mrs Sue Wilkinson, Executive Chief
Nurse.
The IPT has formal meetings with the DIPC each month and liaises with the Consultant
Microbiologists and the laboratory on a daily basis. It advises the Trust and staff in some
community settings on all aspects of Infection Prevention.
The Infection Prevention & Control Committee meets monthly and reports to the Trusts Safety
and Effectiveness Committee and is chaired by the (DIPC) Executive Chief Nurse. The
Committee includes the IPT, Medical Director, Consultant in Public Health, and
representatives of the Facilities Directorate, Occupational Health Department, Housekeeping
Department, Pharmacy, Nursing/Practitioner Heads of Divisions, Clinical Governance, Clinical
Directorates and Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care System.
The IPT has good working relationships with the Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care
System Infection Control Team and the regional Public Health Team. The lead IPN attends
the Regional Infection Control Network meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT AT WEST SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION
TRUST (WSFT)
Introduction
The Department of Pathology at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust forms part of the Clinical
Support Services & Womens and Childrens Division (CSS and W&C). Clinical Support
Services also includes Radiology, Endoscopy, Pharmacy, Out Patients, Health Records,
Clinical Coding and Medical Photography. It is one of four Clinical Divisions within WSFT
alongside the Medical Division, Surgical & Anaesthetic Division and Community and
Integrated Services Division. Each Division has a Clinical Director, Associate Director of
Operations (ADO) and Head of Nursing (and Midwifery in the case of CSS and W&C). The
Clinical Director, ADO and Head of Midwifery and Nursing are members of the Trust Executive
Group.
The Clinical Director for Clinical Support Services is Dr Daniel Gavin (Consultant
Gastroenterologist); the ADO is Mr Simon Taylor; the Senior Operations Manager for
Pathology is Mrs. Linda Johnston and the Senior Pathology Service Manager is Mrs Sarah
Rollo.
The Clinical Lead for Pathology post is currently vacant. Appointment to this role is made by
the Clinical Director for Clinical Support Services in conjunction with the ADO for the Division.
Pathology and Modernisation
This is an exciting time for the department and the Trust.
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT), Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA), Cellular
Pathology at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), and East Suffolk & North Essex
NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) have recently agreed to work collaboratively as equal
partners to form the East Coast Pathology Network (ECPN).
All employees will continue to be employed by their current Trusts, remaining under their
current terms and conditions of employment.
WSFT has also been confirmed as one of 40 Trusts across the country to receive funding for
a new build hospital from the Governments Health Infrastructure Programme. Planning is
underway and the Pathology Department has the opportunity to create a purpose-built
department fit for the 21st century.
Staffing
The current consultant microbiologist establishment at WSFT comprises:
Dr Daniel Greaves Consultant in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (0.9 WTE)
Dr Philippa King Consultant Microbiologist (0.8 WTE)
Dr Beverley Palmer Consultant Microbiologist (0.6 WTE)
Dr Sue Partridge Consultant Microbiologist (0.4 WTE)
Dr Rebecca Tilley Consultant Microbiologist (0.8 WTE)
Dr Gillian Urwin Consultant Microbiologist (0.4 WTE)
This advertised post vacancy.
The Microbiology Department
The Microbiology Laboratory provides a comprehensive service covering all aspects of general
microbiology to the West Suffolk Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (circa 450 acute beds),
Newmarket Hospital and GPs in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding catchment area. The
laboratory is located in the main West Suffolk Hospital building.
It is actively working towards UKAS accreditation and has applied for assessment.
The microbiology Laboratory Manager is Mr Marcus Milner.
There are four Band 7 Biomedical Scientists who each take a lead in Health & Safety, Quality
and Training.
Administrative support for the Microbiology Department, Consultants and Infection Prevention
Team is provided by named members of the Pathology Administrative & Clerical team. Team based administrative support across Pathology helps ensure demand is met regardless of
holidays, sickness and any other absence. This team approach also helps with appropriate
support when most needed, for example during outbreaks.
Pathology uses the WinPath Enterprise laboratory information management system and the
Q-pulse quality management system.
Office space containing a personal computer (with access to email, the internet and the
relevant IT systems) will be provided within the West Suffolk Hospital Microbiology
Department. The Trust provides free access for all staff to UpToDate.
The Laboratory undertakes routine bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, serology and
antibiotic susceptibility testing. It participates in the UKNEQAS schemes for general
bacteriology, antimicrobial susceptibility, faecal parasitology, mycology and appropriate viral
serology. There is also an internal quality assurance scheme.
There is an automated blood culture system (BioMerieux BacT/ALERT), automated urinalysis
(Beckman Coulter DxU) and a Bruker MALDI-TOF.
Following successful business cases, implementation of Serosep EntericBio and BioMerieux
BioFire FilmArray molecular analysers is underway.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing uses both the BioMerieux Vitek 2 automated system and
EUCAST standardised disc methods.
Gentamicin and Vancomycin assays are performed in the Biochemistry department; other
antimicrobial assays are referred to the Bristol antimicrobial reference laboratory.
Serological testing, including antenatal serology, is performed on a DiaSorin Liaison XL.
Influenza, RSV and C. difficile toxin gene testing is performed on a Cepheid GeneXpert. Rapid
antigen testing is available for Norovirus.
Other molecular testing is performed at UKHSA Cambridge and specialist virology advice is
obtained from regional specialists.
Chlamydia & Neisseria gonorrhoeae NAATs testing is currently performed at Micropathology.
Mycobacterial culture is undertaken at a reference laboratory at present. AAFB staining is
performed on site.
Urgent overnight microbiology samples are transported to UKHSA Cambridge for testing at
present, with a plan to repatriate this service. Abnormal results are communicated to the
West Suffolk Hospital Consultant Microbiologist on call.
The bulk of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza testing is performed on SAMBA IIs in a designated
laboratory area within the Emergency Department. Paediatrics have Roche LIAT and Lumira
DX analysers for point-of-care Influenza, RSV and SARS-CoV-2 testing. The remainder of
SARS-CoV-2 testing is undertaken at East Suffolk & North Essex Foundation Trusts Ipswich
laboratory as part of NHSIs Mid 6 network. Results are transmitted via an NPEx link. SARSCoV-2 IgG Antibody testing is performed on the Roche COBAS 8000 analyser in the Blood
Sciences laboratory.
Infection Prevention Team
The Infection Prevention Team (IPT) consists of the Infection Prevention Doctor, Lead
Infection Prevention Nurse Band 8a, one Band 7 nursing post, two Band 6 nursing posts, one
Band 6 nursing post for AMS & audit, and clerical support. Business cases to further expand
the team are in progress. The Infection Prevention Nurses sit within the Nursing Division.
The Director of Infection Prevention and Control (DIPC) is Mrs Sue Wilkinson, Executive Chief
Nurse.
The IPT has formal meetings with the DIPC each month and liaises with the Consultant
Microbiologists and the laboratory on a daily basis. It advises the Trust and staff in some
community settings on all aspects of Infection Prevention.
The Infection Prevention & Control Committee meets monthly and reports to the Trusts Safety
and Effectiveness Committee and is chaired by the (DIPC) Executive Chief Nurse. The
Committee includes the IPT, Medical Director, Consultant in Public Health, and
representatives of the Facilities Directorate, Occupational Health Department, Housekeeping
Department, Pharmacy, Nursing/Practitioner Heads of Divisions, Clinical Governance, Clinical
Directorates and Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care System.
The IPT has good working relationships with the Suffolk & North East Essex Integrated Care
System Infection Control Team and the regional Public Health Team. The lead IPN attends
the Regional Infection Control Network meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Medical Microbiology and Virology or Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, or be eligible for registration (within six months of interview).
- FRCPath (UK) or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- M/FRCP if a Microbiology & Infectious Diseases candidate
- MBBS, MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Other relevant higher qualification
- M/FRCP
- MSc
- Diploma in Hospital Infection Control
- Applicants that have completed UK training must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that have not been through UK training will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK CCT in Medical Microbiology & Virology or Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to use standard computer programmes (Word, Excel,
- PowerPoint); to learn and use new systems including the Laboratory Information Management System WinPath Enterprise and Electronic Patient Record system Cerner Millenium.
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all colleagues.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the
- following:-
- - that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
- - have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) -Overall 7.5. Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
- If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they will need to provide evidence.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
- Must have an interest in teaching across all relevant grades of healthcare staff
Desirable
- Attendance at a course on presentation and teaching skills.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in medical microbiology and infection prevention & control, including outbreak and incident management
- Ability to take responsibility for and appropriately prioritise safe, high quality service delivery without direct supervision
- Clinical Governance experience
- Experience of dealing with matters relating to antimicrobial stewardship
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Management experience
- Clinical audit experience
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience in medical microbiology and infection prevention and control
- Existing consultants must demonstrate ongoing participation in a relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team, including providing leadership, and of balancing clinical, management and other duties
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Awareness of relevant strategy and policy developments within the NHS.
Health
Essential
- Ability to undertake daytime and out of hours on-call duties as defined below
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Probity and Other
Essential
- Acceptance of the professional obligations placed on doctors in the GMCs Good Medical Practice in relation to probity.
- Commitment to providing a high quality clinical microbiology service
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients and colleagues
- Prepared to work in a shared office space when on site.
Desirable
- Desirable Research Skills:
-
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a license to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Medical Microbiology and Virology or Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, or be eligible for registration (within six months of interview).
- FRCPath (UK) or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- M/FRCP if a Microbiology & Infectious Diseases candidate
- MBBS, MB ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Other relevant higher qualification
- M/FRCP
- MSc
- Diploma in Hospital Infection Control
- Applicants that have completed UK training must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that have not been through UK training will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK CCT in Medical Microbiology & Virology or Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.
Technical Skills
Essential
- Ability to use standard computer programmes (Word, Excel,
- PowerPoint); to learn and use new systems including the Laboratory Information Management System WinPath Enterprise and Electronic Patient Record system Cerner Millenium.
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with all colleagues.
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the
- following:-
- - that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or
- - have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) -Overall 7.5. Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7.
- If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they will need to provide evidence.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
- Must have an interest in teaching across all relevant grades of healthcare staff
Desirable
- Attendance at a course on presentation and teaching skills.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in medical microbiology and infection prevention & control, including outbreak and incident management
- Ability to take responsibility for and appropriately prioritise safe, high quality service delivery without direct supervision
- Clinical Governance experience
- Experience of dealing with matters relating to antimicrobial stewardship
- Teaching experience
Desirable
- Management experience
- Clinical audit experience
Knowledge, Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience in medical microbiology and infection prevention and control
- Existing consultants must demonstrate ongoing participation in a relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Capable of working in a multidisciplinary team, including providing leadership, and of balancing clinical, management and other duties
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Awareness of relevant strategy and policy developments within the NHS.
Health
Essential
- Ability to undertake daytime and out of hours on-call duties as defined below
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Probity and Other
Essential
- Acceptance of the professional obligations placed on doctors in the GMCs Good Medical Practice in relation to probity.
- Commitment to providing a high quality clinical microbiology service
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients and colleagues
- Prepared to work in a shared office space when on site.
Desirable
- Desirable Research Skills:
-
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
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
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).
