Job summary
Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) are looking to recruit a forward-thinking and motivated consultant microbiologist to join our microbiology team delivering our clinical microbiology and virology services to WWL and other users within the local area. The posts present an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians with comprehensive understanding of microbiology to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.
WWL has a track record for high performance and outcomes, being awarded the prestigious HSJ Provider Trust of the Year 2014, runner-up in the best places to work in the NHS 2015, cleanest Hospital two years in a row and recently the 2nd best A&E in the country. The Trust also has excellent postgraduate and research facilities and is an Associate Teaching Hospital of the University of Manchester. The Trust is also working with Edge Hill University and supporting the new Medical school resulting in opportunities to be involved in undergraduate education. Study leave for CPD is supported and assistance with funding is provided up to an agreed limit.
Interview date is to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
The Microbiology department at WWL delivers clinical microbiology and virology services to the trust, Primary Care and community services. The department provides an extensive range of bacteriology, serology and mycology services.
Successful applicants will make use of the laboratory services located at Salford Royal Hospital, delivered to both Trusts as part of a joint venture - Pathology at Wigan and Salford or "PAWS".
Key interdependencies for the microbiology service include:
- Clinical liaison service, including strong links with critical care
- Laboratory support
- Infection Prevention & Control team
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- MSK surgical services provided at Wrightington Hospital
The out of hours service is a 1:11 rota renumerated at 1 PA and attracts an appropriate banding presently equating to 3% of basic salary. Consultants who are not required to be on-site for clinical duties may be able to work remotely on rotation with other members of the service.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:
- Providing a comprehensive microbiology & virology service
- Sharing responsibility with colleagues at Wigan and Salford for providing a 24-hour, 7 day on-call service
- Deputising for the infection control doctor, where applicable
- Contributing towards antimicrobial stewardship
- Complying with RCPath recommendations on appraisal and CPD
- Contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education where applicable
- Adhering to Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trusts policies on Clinical Governance.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide clinical advice by phone and e-mail, manage positive blood cultures and other urgent clinical samples, attend ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings and relevant management and governance meetings, and to provide occasional support to laboratory scientific staff and members of the infection prevention and control team. The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop a relevant subspecialty interest and to participate in research, subject to resources and local priorities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:
- Providing a comprehensive microbiology & virology service
- Sharing responsibility with colleagues at Wigan and Salford for providing a 24-hour, 7 day on-call service
- Deputising for the infection control doctor, where applicable
- Contributing towards antimicrobial stewardship
- Complying with RCPath recommendations on appraisal and CPD
- Contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education where applicable
- Adhering to Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trusts policies on Clinical Governance.
The successful applicant will be expected to provide clinical advice by phone and e-mail, manage positive blood cultures and other urgent clinical samples, attend ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings and relevant management and governance meetings, and to provide occasional support to laboratory scientific staff and members of the infection prevention and control team. The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop a relevant subspecialty interest and to participate in research, subject to resources and local priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/CCT or evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry to the Specialist Register from the date of interview.
- FRCPath or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work at consultant level in Clinical Microbiology
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in Infection Control
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in public health microbiology
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of teaching medical students, and/or other relevant professional groups
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a computer and the internet
- Ability to follow laboratory protocols
- Proven organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CPD over the past 12 months where relevant
Additional
Essential
- A willingness to accept flexibility to meet the changing needs of the NHS
- Effective communicator and negotiator
- Demonstrate effective leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/CCT or evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry to the Specialist Register from the date of interview.
- FRCPath or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work at consultant level in Clinical Microbiology
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in Infection Control
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in public health microbiology
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of teaching medical students, and/or other relevant professional groups
Skills
Essential
- Ability to use a computer and the internet
- Ability to follow laboratory protocols
- Proven organisational skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CPD over the past 12 months where relevant
Additional
Essential
- A willingness to accept flexibility to meet the changing needs of the NHS
- Effective communicator and negotiator
- Demonstrate effective leadership
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
