Job summary
TRUST GRADE DOCTOR IMT3-ST4 Level
INFECTIOUS DISEASES DEPARTMENT PURPOSE OF THE POST OF THE TRUST GRADE DOCTOR IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES & MICROBIOLOGY
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trust Grade Doctor in Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. You will be employed under the 2016 Locally Employed Doctors contract. The post is until August 2025, with possible extension by mutual agreement.
Whilst not recognised for training purposes, we are committed to provide a supportive learning environment in order to maximise the career potential of the successful candidate. You must be eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council. There is a well-established Specialist Registrar training programme and it is expected that the successful candidate will participate in these sessions. Time will be allocated for educational activities to broaden the horizon of the candidate.
Main duties of the job
DUTIES OF THE POST
The successful applicant will work across both Infectious Diseases and Microbiology departments with initial induction in the Microbiology lab to enable Microbiology first on-call duties.
Ward Duties
Most routine work is carried out by the Foundation Programme and Specialty trainees with whom the Trust Grade Doctor should work closely. Ward 3 operates a consultant of the week model with daily consultant-led ward rounds. The Trust Grade Doctor will be expected to be involved with the review of specialty referrals and patients on outlying wards under the supervision of Higher Trainees and Consultants.
This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.
About us
THE TRUST
The Trust presently provides the hospital services on 2 separate sites, namely The James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton.
The trust serves a population of approximately 350,000 for local specialities and up to 1,200,000 for an extensive range of sub-regional specialities. Medical specialities include Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Nephrology, Haematology, Elderly Care, Oncology, Radiotherapy, Dermatology, Rheumatology and Rehabilitative Medicine.
Surgical specialities include Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Vascular Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Maxillofacial, Orthodontic and Dental surgery. There is also Paediatric and Neonatal Medicine, which are linked with Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The Trust is a Cancer and Major Trauma Centre as well as a Spinal Hub for the North East spinal services. The Regional Spinal Injuries Unit provides a comprehensive spinal cord injury service for the North of England (population 3 million). There is a close link with the Spinal Orthopaedic surgeons who are now part of the department of Infectious Diseases and Spinal Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL STATUS
There are strong links with the Universities of Newcastle and Durham. The Southern Campus for the University of Durham Medical Schools pre-clinical teaching programme is now located locally in a purpose built campus at Stockton-on-Tees. Since 2002 the Trust has been a University Hospital, teaching and training both pre-clinical and clinical medical undergraduates on site. The Trust has evolved from being a District General Hospital into a fully-fledged teaching centre and is attracting substantial extra resource to provide for teaching and research facilities. A new clinical sciences research facility will be constructed on the James Cook Hospital site in the near future.
There are now 15 clinical professorial posts across the Trust with chairs at the Universities of Durham and Teesside. It is expected that many consultants will soon achieve Clinical Lecturer status in the University of Durham in recognition of their input into undergraduate medical education.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL STATUS
There are strong links with the Universities of Newcastle and Durham. The Southern Campus for the University of Durham Medical Schools pre-clinical teaching programme is now located locally in a purpose built campus at Stockton-on-Tees. Since 2002 the Trust has been a University Hospital, teaching and training both pre-clinical and clinical medical undergraduates on site. The Trust has evolved from being a District General Hospital into a fully-fledged teaching centre and is attracting substantial extra resource to provide for teaching and research facilities. A new clinical sciences research facility will be constructed on the James Cook Hospital site in the near future.
There are now 15 clinical professorial posts across the Trust with chairs at the Universities of Durham and Teesside. It is expected that many consultants will soon achieve Clinical Lecturer status in the University of Durham in recognition of their input into undergraduate medical education.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK) Part 1 or EEA eligibility at time of application
Desirable
- Diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene (DTM&H) or equivalent
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where the research thesis is not part of first medical degree)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with infection, including awareness of relevant medical microbiology and virology laboratory techniques
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the core curriculum) as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Desirable
- Experience in working in either Infectious Diseases or Microbiolgy
Skills
Essential
- 1.Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
- 1.Able to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- 2.Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients through, for example, quality improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCP (UK) Part 1 or EEA eligibility at time of application
Desirable
- Diploma in tropical medicine and hygiene (DTM&H) or equivalent
- Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where the research thesis is not part of first medical degree)
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of the basics of managing patients with infection, including awareness of relevant medical microbiology and virology laboratory techniques
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the core curriculum) as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Desirable
- Experience in working in either Infectious Diseases or Microbiolgy
Skills
Essential
- 1.Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate
- 1.Able to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- 2.Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients through, for example, quality improvement projects
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).
