Job summary
We are looking for a Fixed Term Consultant in Infectious Diseases and GiM to join our professorial unit of 12 Infection specialists (comprising ID physicians and microbiologists) in Brighton.
The post will be available for 6 months in the first instance, with the possibility for extension to a total period of up to 2 years.
This vacancy arises in response to the expansion of our Infection service, our recent designation as a Specialist Regional Infectious Diseases Centre and the need to reinforce the resilience and responsiveness of our Infection services in the longer term.
You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with accreditation in both ID and GiM. Our clinical activity is based across two principal sites: the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath (UHS East). UHS East is the hub for infectious diseases services for Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time fixed term post attracting 10 PAs . We are looking for applicants with expertise in delivering an integrated Infection service comprising: ongoing inpatient care of patients with infections, outpatient ID services, running a rapid access infectious diseases (RAID) clinic, infection consults, provision of infection advice to regionally affiliated NHS Trusts and local GPs as part of our SRIDC role, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical research.
The post-holder will also provide weekend cover for the ID wards and endocrinology wards (09.00-14.00) on a rotational basis, but there will be no requirement, unless the post-holder so wishes, for participation in the acute medical take.
You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic clinician who places a strong emphasis on continuity of care and will demonstrate a commitment to an integrated approach to diagnostic problem-solving. We contribute widely to NIHR research studies and all consultants are encouraged to take on PI roles in studies on the infection portfolio. We also encourage each other to develop our own clinical research and opportunities exist to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects through our partner universities.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core clinical duties of the post are in Infectious Diseases and GiM. Duties are shared with the other consultants in the Department. We are committed collectively i.e. together with our Microbiology colleagues, to delivering a unified clinical infection service, covering the diagnostic laboratory and all clinical infection duties. Consultants all contribute depending on their skills and accreditation. Therefore, the ultimate responsibilities of the post would be dependent on the appointed individual.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core clinical duties of the post are in Infectious Diseases and GiM. Duties are shared with the other consultants in the Department. We are committed collectively i.e. together with our Microbiology colleagues, to delivering a unified clinical infection service, covering the diagnostic laboratory and all clinical infection duties. Consultants all contribute depending on their skills and accreditation. Therefore, the ultimate responsibilities of the post would be dependent on the appointed individual.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate medical diploma (MRCP or equivalent)
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Infectious Diseases or eligibility for acquiring the same within 6 months of the date of the AAC, or equivalent qualification from outside the EU (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oCCT in General Internal Medicine or eligibility for acquiring the same within 6 months of the date of the AAC, or equivalent qualification from outside the EU (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oQualification in Medical Education (Certificate, Diploma, Masters)
- oCurrent ALS certification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant clinical experience including at least 6 years post-graduate experience in Infection.
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- oPostgraduate experience of working in Intensive Care or High Dependency Medicine
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oPostgraduate medical diploma (MRCP or equivalent)
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Infectious Diseases or eligibility for acquiring the same within 6 months of the date of the AAC, or equivalent qualification from outside the EU (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oCCT in General Internal Medicine or eligibility for acquiring the same within 6 months of the date of the AAC, or equivalent qualification from outside the EU (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oQualification in Medical Education (Certificate, Diploma, Masters)
- oCurrent ALS certification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- oRelevant clinical experience including at least 6 years post-graduate experience in Infection.
- oUnderstanding of clinical risk management
- oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- oPostgraduate experience of working in Intensive Care or High Dependency Medicine
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
