Job summary
Applications from suitably qualified Medical Microbiologists are invited for this post which has become available.
This locum microbiologist post offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated microbiologist to join a microbiology and infection prevention team at a specialized paediatric and women's NHS trust.
Though experience in paediatric microbiology is desirable, candidates with a general microbiology background will be welcomed. Appropriate support will be given. A part-time post can be considered on agreement.
The Microbiology department at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is currently located on the Birmingham Children's Hospital site. Although the expectation will be for the post to support the demands from both the Birmingham Women's hospital and Birmingham Children's hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Microbiology Department based at the Children's Hospital site is currently UKAS-accredited for its bacteriology work. We provide a wide spectrum of specialist diagnostic microbiology services, including providing advice on diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in complex paediatric, obstetrics and gynecology patients. Specialties at BWC include paediatric and neonatal intensive care, cardiac surgery, gastroenterology, hepatology, nephrology, transplant services, oncology and neuro-oncology.
You must be fully registered with the GMC or within 3 months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.
Support and benefits to assist with international relocation are available. The Trust will reimburse expenses in the UK for one pre-interview visit for short listed candidates.
Enquiries about the post should be directed to Dr Mitul Patel, Clinical Lead for Microbiology (0121 333 9814, mitul.patel6@nhs.net).
Interview Date: TBC
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a minimum 10 PA per month contract post based in the Microbiology Department within the Diagnostic and Therapy Services Clinical Group (D&T). The position will be primarily based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital, but the postholder is required to visit Birmingham Womens Hospital every week, and other Trust sites as necessary.
The postholder will participate in the provision of a comprehensive clinical medical microbiology and infection prevention & control service across the Trust, including: advice regarding appropriate specimens; involvement in specimen analysis; validation and interpretation of results for transmission to clinical users; involvement in the management of individual patients through full clinical liaison; provision of antibiotic advice; support for a programme of antibiotic stewardship; provision of advice and guidance on infection prevention & control.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a minimum 10 PA per month contract post based in the Microbiology Department within the Diagnostic and Therapy Services Clinical Group (D&T). The position will be primarily based at Birmingham Childrens Hospital, but the postholder is required to visit Birmingham Womens Hospital every week, and other Trust sites as necessary.
The postholder will participate in the provision of a comprehensive clinical medical microbiology and infection prevention & control service across the Trust, including: advice regarding appropriate specimens; involvement in specimen analysis; validation and interpretation of results for transmission to clinical users; involvement in the management of individual patients through full clinical liaison; provision of antibiotic advice; support for a programme of antibiotic stewardship; provision of advice and guidance on infection prevention & control.
Person Specification
Essential/ Desirable
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or in the process of acquiring the CCT at the time of application.
- FRCPath or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme).
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Desirable
- MRCP &/or significant clinical experience Member of relevant Professional Societies
- Established interest in paediatric &/or women's microbiology and infection prevention & control
Person Specification
Essential/ Desirable
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or in the process of acquiring the CCT at the time of application.
- FRCPath or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme).
- Good knowledge of and ability to use both spoken and written English
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Desirable
- MRCP &/or significant clinical experience Member of relevant Professional Societies
- Established interest in paediatric &/or women's microbiology and infection prevention & control
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
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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