Job summary
The 4 Infection Consultants (Including this post), 1 Infection Specialist Trainee and 1 FY3+ post-holder collectively are responsible for delivering the clinical infection services for the Trust and local GPs. We have a busy Microbiology laboratory and a wide range of clinical queries which reflect both the ethnic backgrounds, international travel patterns and social deprivation of the local population. The opinion of the Infection team is frequently sought both by the hospital's ward teams and local GPs and there is close liaison with the local Health Protection Unit. The Infection Consultants are actively involved in delivering the undergraduate and postgraduate educational programs at the Trust.
We seek an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant colleague to work in partnership with the existing Infection Consultants.
Processing approximately 40,0000 specimens annually we have a busy Microbiology laboratory and clinical service which reflects the ethnic backgrounds, international travel patterns and social deprivation of the local population. The 4 Infection consultants (including this post), Specialist Infection Trainee and Clinical Fellow are responsible for delivering the Infection services for the Trust and local GPs.
Main duties of the job
All Infection Consultants are expected to contribute to:
- Day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens/results
- Authorisation and interpretation of results
- Attendance at the Acute Care Unit 10:30 handover meeting when Duty Infection Consultant
- Antimicrobial Virtual Ward Round when Duty Infection Consultant
- ITU & NICU Ward Rounds when Duty Infection Consultant
- Involvement in policy and SOP preparation
- Participation in clinical and laboratory audit
- Participation in, and contribution to, departmental education, teaching and research activities
About us
Homerton Healtcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, our procedures and our People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
Person Specification
Education & Higher qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview).
- Applicants that are UK trained must 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.
- (CCT or equivalence in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology and Virology or Infectious Diseases)
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MBBS, MB ChB or evidence of Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
- Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
Desirable
- M/FRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Other relevant higher qualifications: e.g. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology, Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Knowledge and Experience in specialty/sub-specialty
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Clinical Microbiology & Virology
- Clinical experience in Infectious Diseases
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the relevant specialty.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest that complements those of other consultants in the department.
- Previous experience in Sexual Health, HIV, TB, & Tropical Medicine
- Previous experience of antimicrobial stewardship, OPAT and Bone & Joint Infections
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Competent IT skills including Word & Excel experience of using hospital computer systems (e.g. PACS, order communication system etc.) and a Laboratory Information Management System
Desirable
- Clinical experience of general medicine to SHO/FY2 level or further
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service needs
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates
Desirable
- Management of team, or programme or project
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision
- Teaching skills course/ qualification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience
- Publication of peer reviewed papers
Communication and language skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Desirable
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
Patient focused skills
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Personal attributes
Essential
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectively
- Professional attitude towards work, good record of attendance, punctual, meets deadlines, endeavours to deliver a high standard of clinical care at all times.
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
Person Specification
Education & Higher qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview).
- Applicants that are UK trained must 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.
- (CCT or equivalence in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology and Virology or Infectious Diseases)
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- MBBS, MB ChB or evidence of Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
- Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
Desirable
- M/FRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Other relevant higher qualifications: e.g. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology, Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Knowledge and Experience in specialty/sub-specialty
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Clinical Microbiology & Virology
- Clinical experience in Infectious Diseases
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the relevant specialty.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest that complements those of other consultants in the department.
- Previous experience in Sexual Health, HIV, TB, & Tropical Medicine
- Previous experience of antimicrobial stewardship, OPAT and Bone & Joint Infections
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively
- Competent IT skills including Word & Excel experience of using hospital computer systems (e.g. PACS, order communication system etc.) and a Laboratory Information Management System
Desirable
- Clinical experience of general medicine to SHO/FY2 level or further
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service needs
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates
Desirable
- Management of team, or programme or project
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision
- Teaching skills course/ qualification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience
- Publication of peer reviewed papers
Communication and language skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Desirable
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries.
Patient focused skills
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Personal attributes
Essential
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectively
- Professional attitude towards work, good record of attendance, punctual, meets deadlines, endeavours to deliver a high standard of clinical care at all times.
- Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
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).
