Job summary
The Infectious Disease service in Bristol is seeking a Consultant in Infectious Disease. Applicants must be accredited in Infectious Disease with an additional specialty (e.g. General Internal Medicine, Microbiology).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing department in a vibrant city, based at the new Southmead Hospital. It is the regional centre for major trauma, neurosciences, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. Microbiology services are delivered by Severn Infection Sciences, a collaboration between the trust and UKHSA. The laboratory is based at Southmead and provides diagnostics services for North Bristol, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospital Trust, Bath.
Successful applicants will join a team of 7 Consultants working within the Department of Infectious Disease (currently 4.1 WTE) working closely with an additional 8 microbiology, 3 virology and 2 mycology consultants based in Infection Sciences. We deliver care for 22 patients on our dedicated ward and consults to specialities across North Bristol NHS Trust. We have 6 lobbied isolation rooms and are the regional centre for the inpatient management of infections such as multi-drug resistant TB. We run outpatient services for all aspects of infection including TB, and travel.
Main duties of the job
- onsultant care to patients on the designated ID ward bed-base - the ward is a combination of those with infection and general medical conditions.
- Provision of consult advice with continuing responsibility for the care of patients with infection to all departments within the Trust in liaison with consultant colleagues
- Provision of specialist clinical advice to GPs & hospital colleagues within the region.
- Provision of in-reach and specialty advice to the Acute Medical Unit and Emergency Department with the aim of avoiding admissions and giving early senior specialist input to patient care.
- Participation in emergency planning, training and delivery in relation to potential infectious disease threats
- Outpatient care through standard and virtual clinics (TB, general ID) and other specialist infection clinics as interests and qualifications allow (including HIV, NTM, travel).
- Participation in an anticipated 1 in 6 weekend/bank holiday on call rota delivering consult support to the acute medical unit and ward rounds on the ID ward.
- To take a flexible approach to cross-site and cross-departmental working. The role is based at Southmead Hospital but cross-site working to other local hospitals may be required in the future.
- Post-holders accredited in microbiology may have opportunity to deliver sessions within Infection Sciences as time and rotational opportunities allow.
About us
The successful applicant will participate in a rota covering the ward, clinics and consults with the possibility of rotational opportunities to the microbiology service for those with suitable experience. The appointment of this post is the final step of a development programme enabling us to take over the entire ward unit (38 beds in total) and we will launch a 7-day service shortly after all people are in place. There will be a 1 in 6 weekend/bank holiday ward round and consults commitment. There is no involvement in acute medical on call.
We are seeking individuals who will bring enthusiasm, teamwork, flexibility and innovation to a growing, rapidly evolving department. Post-holders would be required to work in close partnership with our allied departments (Infection Sciences, HIV Medicine) and those with academic and educational interests are particularly welcome. There are strong links with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.
Recently named the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times ("cool, classy and supremely creative"), Bristol is a vibrant city with a rich maritime history. Famed for bridges, balloons, boats and Banksy, there are also great schools, theatres, the zoo, a diverse food and drink scene, museums, beautiful parks and stunning architecture. Somerset, the Southwest coast and Bristol Airport are minutes away and there are fast transport links to Wales and London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is the final part of a key expansion programme that will allow the department to manage a whole inpatient ward and deliver a 7-day ID service with a weekend frequency of 1 in 6. Posts will be based in the Department of Infectious Disease. Between 4-5 months a year will be spent providing consultant care on the inpatient ward with the remainder of the time delivering outpatient and consult services in partnership with Severn Infection Sciences. We work closely with colleagues at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, the main site of which is located 4 miles from Southmead - occasional MDTs and meetings take place here and ID consultants may rotate here from time to time to provide cross cover.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is the final part of a key expansion programme that will allow the department to manage a whole inpatient ward and deliver a 7-day ID service with a weekend frequency of 1 in 6. Posts will be based in the Department of Infectious Disease. Between 4-5 months a year will be spent providing consultant care on the inpatient ward with the remainder of the time delivering outpatient and consult services in partnership with Severn Infection Sciences. We work closely with colleagues at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, the main site of which is located 4 miles from Southmead - occasional MDTs and meetings take place here and ID consultants may rotate here from time to time to provide cross cover.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
- Must have CCT in Infectious diseases with either General Medicine or Microbiology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Dip HIV med
- MD.MSc, PhD, DTM&H
Training And Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Experience of running an ID inpatient ward.
- Training in prevention diagnosis and treatment of infective conditions.
Desirable
- Experience in Infection Control/Decontamination
- Experience in the management, organisation and delivery of OPAT services.
- Managing complex TB and HIV cases.
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate. Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams and across organisations
- Experience in audit and quality improvement
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Desirable
- Demonstration of involvement in directorate management
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Able to be educational supervisor for infection trainees. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Proven teaching ability.
Desirable
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Ability to teach effectively
- Proven track record in research.
Personal Requirements (e.g. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Directorates. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole. Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Ability to lead a team and form effective harmonious working relationships within and between teams. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications And Registration
Essential
- Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date.
- Must have CCT in Infectious diseases with either General Medicine or Microbiology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Dip HIV med
- MD.MSc, PhD, DTM&H
Training And Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Experience of running an ID inpatient ward.
- Training in prevention diagnosis and treatment of infective conditions.
Desirable
- Experience in Infection Control/Decontamination
- Experience in the management, organisation and delivery of OPAT services.
- Managing complex TB and HIV cases.
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate. Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams and across organisations
- Experience in audit and quality improvement
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Desirable
- Demonstration of involvement in directorate management
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Able to be educational supervisor for infection trainees. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Proven teaching ability.
Desirable
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
- Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
- Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Ability to teach effectively
- Proven track record in research.
Personal Requirements (e.g. Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the Directorates. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole. Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Ability to lead a team and form effective harmonious working relationships within and between teams. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
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).
