Job summary
This a 6 month fixed term 0.8 WTE consultant post, based in the within the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This post is based at SMH site, but with 1:8 out of hours covering all sites. The post is suitable for candidates who hold the FRCPath and are on the specialist register for microbiology with either virology or infectious diseases, or within 6 months of CCT date.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based at the SMH site, and will be working closely with colleagues in infectious diseases and 2 other consultants in microbiology on the same site. The post holder will engage in clinical microbiology laboratory liaison (including GP liaison work 1 day every third week), results reporting, IPC and AMS activities, and training of specialist registrars in microbiology. There are opportunities to be the OPAT consultant on rotation with other consultants, and gain experience leading ITU ward rounds. The post holder will lead on the liaison with specialist paediatric services, including PICU, NNU, paediatric BMT and paediatric ID teams, including paediatric AMS activities.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job will involve clinical, administrative and non-clinical sessions. These will be done on site. Clinical sessions will involve:
A total of 8 PAs
Clinical Activities: 7 PAs per week (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities: 1 PA per week (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research, and CPD
Please see job description for indicative job plan
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job will involve clinical, administrative and non-clinical sessions. These will be done on site. Clinical sessions will involve:
A total of 8 PAs
Clinical Activities: 7 PAs per week (including clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
Supporting Professional Activities: 1 PA per week (including audit, clinical governance, CPD, teaching, research, and CPD
Please see job description for indicative job plan
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Infectious Diseases +/- General Medicine OR Medical Microbiology Or Virology, 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
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Broad experience in Clinical microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit and continuous quality improvement
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Infectious Diseases +/- General Medicine OR Medical Microbiology Or Virology, 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
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Broad experience in Clinical microbiology and Infectious Diseases
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit and continuous quality improvement
Academic achievement
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
