Job summary
The Department of infection Sciences at Kings is delighted to advertise these two newly created posts available to start as soon as possible. Although substantive, they will be subject to a 12 month probationary period being confirmed after this. Standard hours of duty will be 40 hours per week; additional out-of-hours commitments may be included according to experience.
These two posts are aimed primarily at qualified clinicians wishing to gain clinical experience in Medical Microbiology and infectious diseases.
Main duties of the job
The post-holders will work with the Medical Microbiologists, Infectious Diseases physicians, Infection Prevention and Control nurses and Antimicrobial pharmacists to provide microbiology and infection management service at the PRUH and South Sites.
The main duties include providing advice regarding appropriate specimens type, validation and interpretation of results for transmission to clinicians, and involvement in the management of patients through full clinical liaison during ward rounds or via telephone consults.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our team has a clinically driven focus on infection management that incorporates innovative diagnostic approaches and encourages academia, with the overall objective to improve patient outcomes.
You will be part of the Infection team at the PRUH providing infection management advice to hospital staff and locally to the general practitioners. You will be part of regular ward rounds to the Critical care units, Childrens ward, the neonatal intensive care unit, acute medical/surgical wards and haematology/oncology unit. There are also weekly multi-disciplinary meetings with cardiology, trauma and orthopaedics, and haematology/oncology teams. The lab process around 500,000 samples every year and the medical microbiology team deal with significant results. The successful candidates will be based at the PRUH and be part of dynamic infection sciences team at PRUH and Denmark Hill (DH) sites with expertise across a broad range of areas including mycology, infection control, infectious diseases and virology. There is also an opportunity to work across at the Denmark Hill site for Infectious diseases training if desired
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our team has a clinically driven focus on infection management that incorporates innovative diagnostic approaches and encourages academia, with the overall objective to improve patient outcomes.
You will be part of the Infection team at the PRUH providing infection management advice to hospital staff and locally to the general practitioners. You will be part of regular ward rounds to the Critical care units, Childrens ward, the neonatal intensive care unit, acute medical/surgical wards and haematology/oncology unit. There are also weekly multi-disciplinary meetings with cardiology, trauma and orthopaedics, and haematology/oncology teams. The lab process around 500,000 samples every year and the medical microbiology team deal with significant results. The successful candidates will be based at the PRUH and be part of dynamic infection sciences team at PRUH and Denmark Hill (DH) sites with expertise across a broad range of areas including mycology, infection control, infectious diseases and virology. There is also an opportunity to work across at the Denmark Hill site for Infectious diseases training if desired
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MBBS or other registerable medical qualification
- Completion of at least 3 years' postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time/flexible basis
- Applications that are either partially or non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK qualifications
- Full Registration with the GMC
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Other higher degree or Diploma (e.g. Diploma of Tropical Medicine or relevant MSc or PhD
Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of interest in infection related activities to include Microbiology, Virology, antimicrobial stewardship, infection control and infectious diseases
Desirable
- Experience in aspects of Medical Microbiology, Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Experience in Infectious Diseases
Administration
Essential
- Understanding of day to day organisation of Microbiology, Infection Control services and Infectious Diseases services
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed prior audit projects
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Personal Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, team player, able to cover colleagues' absence when indicated
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- MBBS or other registerable medical qualification
- Completion of at least 3 years' postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time/flexible basis
- Applications that are either partially or non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK qualifications
- Full Registration with the GMC
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Other higher degree or Diploma (e.g. Diploma of Tropical Medicine or relevant MSc or PhD
Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstration of interest in infection related activities to include Microbiology, Virology, antimicrobial stewardship, infection control and infectious diseases
Desirable
- Experience in aspects of Medical Microbiology, Infection Control and Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Experience in Infectious Diseases
Administration
Essential
- Understanding of day to day organisation of Microbiology, Infection Control services and Infectious Diseases services
Audit, Research & Publications
Essential
- Understanding of principles of medical audit
- Must have undertaken and completed prior audit projects
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research
Personal Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Flexible, team player, able to cover colleagues' absence when indicated
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
Desirable
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
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).
