Job summary
The Microbiology Department is based at Doncaster Royal Infirmary, has full UKAS accreditation and includes a Virology service that is a spoke of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals with Consultant input provided by a visiting Virologist.
You will participate in the varied clinical microbiology workload shared between the consultants, including provision of advice on test interpretation, authorisation of results, review of patients with clinical teams, clinical ward rounds and advice on appropriate antimicrobial therapy and infection control.
Main duties of the job
- To manage all aspects of laboratory work on a day-to-day basis.
- To continually assess methods used and maintain UKAS standards,
- To engage in budgetary management and business planning.
- To manage and plan staffing and equipment requirements.
- To maintain high levels of input and advice to clinicians,
- To direct and influence antimicrobial usage within the Trust, and develop the Trust Antibiotic Policies participating in ward rounds.
- To work closely with the Director of Infection Prevention and Control and other Consultant Microbiologists carrying out the Infection Control Programme for the Trust, the local CCGs of Bassetlaw and Doncaster.
- Bassetlaw CCG provides an IPC service by a team of community based Infection, Prevention and Control Practitioners, while Doncaster community IPC are provided by Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Trust (RDASH) and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is a medium sized Trust with big ambitions. Were aiming to be in the top 10% for everything we do. To get there were improving our organisation to be more suited to how patients use our services. We serve a population of over 450,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Nottinghamshire. We have a total bed complement of 1,150 and the General Surgery Department provides Elective and Emergency inpatient, day case and outpatient services across 3 Hospital sites.
The trust is perfectly positioned, with the major regional centres of Nottingham, Leeds and Sheffield on our doorstep. The Robin Hood International Airport is also in close proximity to the Trust, flying to destinations in Europe and the USA. There is access to delightful countryside in North Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Yorkshire, excellent leisure facilities and low cost housing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be involved in the supervision of the production of hospital infection control policies and advice on the implementation of these.
- To participate in mandatory and other surveillance systems as appropriate and to actively promote increased levels of surveillance and feedback within the Trust.
- To take the lead, with the other Consultant Microbiologists, in the management of hospital outbreaks of infection.
- To inform the local HPUs and their CCDCs of any infection control issues arising from the acute Trust, CCGs or RDASH.
- To be involved in education of staff at all levels within the Trust on Infection Control practice and to promote the premise of Infection Control being everyones business.
- To be aware of national guidance on infection control issues and to implement these where appropriate.
- To maintain close working relationships with CCDCs, Environmental Health Officers and directors of Public Health.
- To actively work towards reducing HCAI rates across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be involved in the supervision of the production of hospital infection control policies and advice on the implementation of these.
- To participate in mandatory and other surveillance systems as appropriate and to actively promote increased levels of surveillance and feedback within the Trust.
- To take the lead, with the other Consultant Microbiologists, in the management of hospital outbreaks of infection.
- To inform the local HPUs and their CCDCs of any infection control issues arising from the acute Trust, CCGs or RDASH.
- To be involved in education of staff at all levels within the Trust on Infection Control practice and to promote the premise of Infection Control being everyones business.
- To be aware of national guidance on infection control issues and to implement these where appropriate.
- To maintain close working relationships with CCDCs, Environmental Health Officers and directors of Public Health.
- To actively work towards reducing HCAI rates across the Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Microbiology and infection prevention & control
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Microbiology and infection prevention & control
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
GENERAL
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCPath or equivalent
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Applicants must continue to hold a Licence to Practise
Desirable
Experience and Achievements
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in all aspects of Microbiology and infection prevention & control
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinions on range of problems within the specialty
- Shows ability to work with and lead others across professions
Desirable
- Wide based experience in Microbiology and infection prevention & control
- Attendance at a recognised management course
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of postgraduate doctors and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
- Training in clinical and educational supervision
- Attendance at a teaching course
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects and the implementation of outcomes
Desirable
- Critical Appraisal Skills
- Evidence of knowledge of research methodology
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/Commitment
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload
- Ability to manage high pressure situations e.g. clinical crisis
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff
- Ability to integrate the care of a patient by many and various other clinical staff
- Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Respect Diversity - Seeks to develop an understanding of different groups and individuals and ensures equitable and appropriate treatment for all
Practical/Intellectual Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to use IT Systems - including Word, Excel, PowerPoint Outlook
- Evidence of innovation
Desirable
- Evidence of continual learning and development
- Understands self (strengths and weaknesses) and impact of behaviour on others
- Access to own transport
GENERAL
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
- For areas requiring EPP Clearance (Exposure Prone Procedures), this will also be a requirement of the health screening
- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required with the Disclosure and Barring Service
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).
