Job summary
Would you like to join a team that makes a real difference every day and at the same time expand your knowledge and experience of Microbiology at one of the leading teaching hospitals in the country? If so, then we would really love to hear from you.
We are currently looking for a Specialty Doctor; you will be based in the Microbiology department, Eastern Pathology Alliance which covers Queen Elizabeth hospital, Kings Lynn, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich and James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth.
You will work closely with our senior clinical team and benefit from their experience and knowledge allowing you to expand your own clinical experience every day.
Main duties of the job
This is a replacement post to support the consultants in this busy microbiology laboratory with an active clinical liaison and infection control workload.
The principal duties of the post holder will be to support the consultants in the day-to-day reporting of results, and the provision of clinical advice on bacteriology, infection control and antimicrobial stewardship.
The candidate should have 6 years clinical experience with 4 of the years in the microbiology specialty.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for further information.
Full GMC Registration with a license to practice is required.
Interviews will be held via Teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for further information.
Full GMC Registration with a license to practice is required.
Interviews will be held via Teams.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB / MBBS)
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the "NHS Employers' specialist grade generic capabilities framework"
- FRCPath part 1 microbiology or evidence of equivalent.
Desirable
- Further qualification such as: MRCP,MSc, MD, PhD, DipHIC
- "Teaching the Teachers" or equivalent
- FRCPath part 2 in microbiology or evidence of equivalent qualification
Apitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Management skills
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
Experience
Essential
- completed a minimum of 6 years' medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 4 years should have been in an Infection related specialty.
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours. Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Communications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC with licence to practice
- Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB / MBBS)
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the "NHS Employers' specialist grade generic capabilities framework"
- FRCPath part 1 microbiology or evidence of equivalent.
Desirable
- Further qualification such as: MRCP,MSc, MD, PhD, DipHIC
- "Teaching the Teachers" or equivalent
- FRCPath part 2 in microbiology or evidence of equivalent qualification
Apitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Able to work under pressure
Desirable
- Management skills
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
Experience
Essential
- completed a minimum of 6 years' medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 4 years should have been in an Infection related specialty.
Desirable
- Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours. Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
Interests
Essential
- Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest
Communications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Desirable
- Good presentation 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
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
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address
Microbiology Medical Staff - Norfolk and Norwich Hospital
Colney Lane
Norwich
NR4 7UY
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
