Job summary
To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with infectious disease problems, in an outpatient and inpatient environment. The appointee will join 3 Consultant Infectious Disease Consultants alongside 15 Acute Medicine Consultants. To provide clinical leadership in acute medical patient care between Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine Services or Microbiology.
Main duties of the job
Delivering a comprehensive in/outpatient service within Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine.
Diagnosis and treatment of patients with infectious diseases.
Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegating to and training of your staff.
Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation, made available under section 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.
Lead a team providing an agreed service.
To work with colleagues in other professions within the Infectious Disease/ Acute Medicine field and to contribute a Consultant Medical role to inter-disciplinary work.
Clinical supervision of junior medical staff based in all Acute Medicine areas
Specialty triage of patients and safe discharge of patients when appropriate.
Leading the Trust in areas related to antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship, infection control and pandemic planning.
About us
Our mission is to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people and our goal is to be a world-class centre, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Opportunities also exist in other specialtiesincluding General Medicine, Renal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, and Infectious Diseasesfor candidates with dual accreditation. We are supportive of cross-specialty working and are happy to accommodate specialist clinical interests where feasible. We welcome enquiries from interested candidates about the opportunities available, either prior to or during the interview process.
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Opportunities also exist in other specialtiesincluding General Medicine, Renal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, and Infectious Diseasesfor candidates with dual accreditation. We are supportive of cross-specialty working and are happy to accommodate specialist clinical interests where feasible. We welcome enquiries from interested candidates about the opportunities available, either prior to or during the interview process.
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Infectious Diseases (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview). Or in Infectious Disease and Microbiology.
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD
- Experience and interest in specialised aspects of infectious diseases to complement colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c.European Community Rights
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Infectious diseases experience
- Higher training in a dedicated specialty training scheme.
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit.
- Ability to understand and apply re-search methodology
Desirable
- Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates
- Research/publications in general or specialist
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage workload
- Documented previous contribution to substantial departmental development
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Good leadership skills
- Use of Information and Technology
- Evidence of ability to teach and experience of teaching
- Higher teaching qualification
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- Understanding of the Clinical Governance process
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- Ability to organise, and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times
- Ability to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors
Desirable
- Further skills in information technology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Infectious Diseases (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview). Or in Infectious Disease and Microbiology.
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD
- Experience and interest in specialised aspects of infectious diseases to complement colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c.European Community Rights
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
Desirable
- Infectious diseases experience
- Higher training in a dedicated specialty training scheme.
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.
- Experience of conducting clinical audit.
- Ability to understand and apply re-search methodology
Desirable
- Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates
- Research/publications in general or specialist
Management Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage workload
- Documented previous contribution to substantial departmental development
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgments when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
Desirable
- Good leadership skills
- Use of Information and Technology
- Evidence of ability to teach and experience of teaching
- Higher teaching qualification
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential
- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice
- Understanding of the Clinical Governance process
- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others
- Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
- Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines
- Ability to organise, and manage outpatient priorities, waiting times
- Ability to manage and lead clinical team. Competent in basic information technology
- Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors
Desirable
- Further skills in information technology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure
- An enquiring and critical approach to work.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
