Job summary
St Georges University NHS Foundation trust is looking for a consultant in Infection to join our friendly and vibrant department.
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).
. 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 four major acute Trusts (St George's, Kingston, Croydon and Epsom and St Helier's) and one of the largest consolidated (NHS) microbiology services in England. In addition, SWLP provides pathology services for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore with the microbiology laboratory on site at St Georges. We have had considerable investment in the SWLP molecular service in the past few years and are looking for a dynamic new consultant to develop this further.
Main duties of the job
The Infectious Diseases component of the post is optional and flexible and can be discussed if a suitably qualified and enthusiastic candidate is appointed. This could include inpatient work, referrals +/- outpatient clinics (in HIV or infectious diseases). We also have a large foetal medicine unit and the applicant, if they wish, would be supported to develop a clinical virology service with expertise in infections in pregnancy. Other opportunities might include expanding our renal and haematology infection services, developing an "immunocompromised patient service"for assessment and management of patients on immunomodulatory drugs, or developing an education and training programme as part of our role as a Specialist Regional Infectious Diseases Centre. There is also the possibility of academic sessions in the university if a suitably qualified candidate is appointed.
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/Medical Virology
Please refer to the Job Description for complete details
About us
It is a unique new opportunity to combine clinical practice in diagnostic and laboratory virology 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 four major acute Trusts (St George's, Kingston, Croydon and Epsom and St Helier's) and one of the largest consolidated (NHS) microbiology services in England. In addition, SWLP provides pathology services for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore with the microbiology laboratory on site at St Georges. We have had considerable investment in the SWLP molecular service in the past few years and are looking for a dynamic new consultant to develop this further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees basic job plan will consist of 10 PAs. The pattern of duties varies and precise clinical duties are negotiable according to the experience and interest-areas of the appointee. Typical job-plans for the clinical duty weeks and other weeks are illustrated below. If participating in the microbiology on call rota, on-call payments are weeks-days and weekends and attracts a band A supplement. Two PAs will be dedicated to SPA, including CPD (weekly journal club, weekly clinical academic meeting, mandatory training etc), and management duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointees basic job plan will consist of 10 PAs. The pattern of duties varies and precise clinical duties are negotiable according to the experience and interest-areas of the appointee. Typical job-plans for the clinical duty weeks and other weeks are illustrated below. If participating in the microbiology on call rota, on-call payments are weeks-days and weekends and attracts a band A supplement. Two PAs will be dedicated to SPA, including CPD (weekly journal club, weekly clinical academic meeting, mandatory training etc), and management duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o FRCPath or equivalent
- oFull and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- oHolder of Certificate of Completion of Training (or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview) in Virology or Infectious Diseases and Virology or ID/MMV (Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT)
Desirable
- oRecognised management qualification
- oHigher research degree or experience
- oRecognised teaching qualification
- oDiploma in HIV Medicine
- oDiploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- oMRCP (or equivalent)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Empathetic - oCaring attitude to patients
- Ability to work in a team
- Committed to embedding practices which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- oRegistration with a Medical Defence Organisation for insurance and indemnity.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage people and resources
- Good writing / presentation skills
- Computer literacy - including laboratory systems
- Ability to plan and participate in the training of clinical staff
Desirable
- Experience in research methodologies
- Expertise in an identified subspecialist interest area in ID and/or Virology
Experiences
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with complex infection problems
- Experience in the antiviral treatment of immunocompromised patients
- Experience of working in diagnostic virology laboratory
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience in Infection Control
- Experience in the development of diagnostic virology and/or microbiology assays including molecular assays
Desirable
- Experience in managing diagnostic virology laboratories
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in training junior staff / organising training programmes
- Experience in the treatment of HIV infected patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o FRCPath or equivalent
- oFull and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- oHolder of Certificate of Completion of Training (or within six months of award of CCT by date of interview) in Virology or Infectious Diseases and Virology or ID/MMV (Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT)
Desirable
- oRecognised management qualification
- oHigher research degree or experience
- oRecognised teaching qualification
- oDiploma in HIV Medicine
- oDiploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- oMRCP (or equivalent)
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Empathetic - oCaring attitude to patients
- Ability to work in a team
- Committed to embedding practices which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity
- Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
- oRegistration with a Medical Defence Organisation for insurance and indemnity.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to organise and manage people and resources
- Good writing / presentation skills
- Computer literacy - including laboratory systems
- Ability to plan and participate in the training of clinical staff
Desirable
- Experience in research methodologies
- Expertise in an identified subspecialist interest area in ID and/or Virology
Experiences
Essential
- Experience in the management of patients with complex infection problems
- Experience in the antiviral treatment of immunocompromised patients
- Experience of working in diagnostic virology laboratory
- Experience of clinical audit
- Experience in Infection Control
- Experience in the development of diagnostic virology and/or microbiology assays including molecular assays
Desirable
- Experience in managing diagnostic virology laboratories
- Experience of teaching undergraduates
- Experience in training junior staff / organising training programmes
- Experience in the treatment of HIV infected patients
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).
