Job summary
St Georges University NHS Foundation trust is looking for a consultant in Infection to join our friendly and vibrant department. The post is a replacement for colleagues who are taking on new part time roles outside the department creating this new opportunity.
The Infection department at St Georges is a great place to work with a dynamic and innovative combined infection team where microbiology, virology, infectious diseases, HIV and academics all work very closely and in conjunction with the onsite NHS South West London Pathology (SWLP). We are looking for someone to join the team to work predominantly in medical microbiology while also enjoying clinical work and patient facing roles. There will be opportunities to develop services or leadership roles within the laboratory or clinical service and depending on the candidate appointed.
Please contact Dr Angela Houston for any further information angela.houston@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Interview date is scheduled for early June 2023.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient clinics
The post holder will provide cover for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology with the opportunity to develop other clinics depending on the post holder's specialist interests.
Out of hours work and on call
The out of hours Infectious Diseases service is a 24 hour/7 day a week responsibility while acting as the attending Infectious Diseases Consultant.
Management responsibility
The post holder is expected to be involved with teaching junior staff in the tutorials, case presentations and the Grand Round.
About us
This exciting opportunity has arisen to join the St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a consultant in one of the largest and most dynamic combined Infection units in the country. It is a unique new opportunity to combine clinical practice in diagnostic and microbiology with direct care to inpatients and outpatients with infection-related problems. The appointee will be joining a team of clinicians committed to providing excellent clinical care to patients with infection-related problems. St George's hosts South-West London Pathology (SWLP), the provider of pathology services to three major acute Trusts (St George's, Kingston and Croydon) covering a population of 1,250,000, in addition to pathology services for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore with the microbiology laboratory on site at St Georges.
The post-holder will share responsibilities, with other consultants, for the organisation, management and delivery of a comprehensive infection service, and for the training programme for Specialist Trainees in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This is a 10PA programmed role and will be designated for clinical work.
- The post holder will mainly attend general CIU clinics, TB clinic and Micro, however, other clinics may be joined depending on interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- This is a 10PA programmed role and will be designated for clinical work.
- The post holder will mainly attend general CIU clinics, TB clinic and Micro, however, other clinics may be joined depending on interest.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- The CCT should ideally be in medical microbiology/virology or infectious diseases / medical microbiology.
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD/MD) awarded
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible
- Empathetic
- Enthusiastic
- Committed to embedding practices which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity
- Commitment to excellence in clinical care
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Research Experience
Desirable
- Experience of and track record in research
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Clinical experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in infectious diseases
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience medical student teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council
- The CCT should ideally be in medical microbiology/virology or infectious diseases / medical microbiology.
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD/MD) awarded
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Flexible
- Empathetic
- Enthusiastic
- Committed to embedding practices which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity
- Commitment to excellence in clinical care
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Research Experience
Desirable
- Experience of and track record in research
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
Clinical experience
Essential
- Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in infectious diseases
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience medical student teaching
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).
