Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Paediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology team in Manchester. This is a full-time 10 Programmed-Activity (PA) post in an expansion of the role of the PID team with the option of working alternate weeks at RMCH and then at NMGH delivering the existing PID service. The first step is the development of a robust Paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (pOPAT) service. This is based on the provision of a Virtual Ward including daily communication with community teams, same day case review of patients as needed and once weekly review of all patients. The electronic records and prescribing enables the identification of potential patients across MFT. The consultant role includes Antimicrobial Stewardship rounds to encourage appropriate prescribing and eligibility for pOPAT.
Main duties of the job
The new role will be primarily based at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital with cross cover for PID clinics at NMGH when one consultant is off. The timetable will include a rotation across all the wards at RMCH including the Emergency Department with the aim of encouraging admission avoidance by use of the Virtual Ward for children on IV antibiotics. There will be additional multidisciplinary ward rounds with microbiology and virology on PICU, HDU, Haematology/Oncology and the NICU at St Mary's Hospital. There will be a rota for PID phone advice and dedicated daily 1 hour availability at the Paediatric ID MDT Teams meeting for referrals for advice both within MFT and externally from other North West hospitals and GPs.
Applicants for this post must have extensive experience in PID support to general medical, surgical, neonatal and paediatric intensive care units. They are also expected to have CCT/CESR in Paediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology or be eligible for it. Applicants should have experience in management of children with HIV, viral hepatitis, TB, tropical infections, microbiology, understanding of inborn errors of immunity and research.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC's Specialist Register for Paediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatric immunology, microbiology or infectious diseases (or equivalent clinical research experience)
- Experience of provision of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
Training
Essential
- Specialist training in Paediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology or have references which have been authorised by the Clinical Director and Clinical Head of Division.
- Broad training in all aspects of paediatric infectious diseases
Desirable
- Training in microbiology and/or Antimicrobial stewardship would be highly desirable
- Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable.)
Professional interests and experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both elective & emergency within specialty
- Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research in paediatric infectious diseases and primary and secondary immunodeficiency diseases
- Experience managing complex infections in children and potential underlying causes highly desirable
Management and administration
Essential
- Ability to organise & manage outpatient and day case priorities & waiting lists
- Ability to manage & lead a team
- Ability to conduct clinically relevant audits for quality improvement
Desirable
- Ability to develop and apply agreed clinical guidelines
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Fulfilling GMC requirements for Medical Educators
Person Specification
Attainments
Essential
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC's Specialist Register for Paediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
Desirable
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatric immunology, microbiology or infectious diseases (or equivalent clinical research experience)
- Experience of provision of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
Training
Essential
- Specialist training in Paediatric Infectious Diseases & Immunology or have references which have been authorised by the Clinical Director and Clinical Head of Division.
- Broad training in all aspects of paediatric infectious diseases
Desirable
- Training in microbiology and/or Antimicrobial stewardship would be highly desirable
- Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable.)
Professional interests and experience
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both elective & emergency within specialty
- Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research in paediatric infectious diseases and primary and secondary immunodeficiency diseases
- Experience managing complex infections in children and potential underlying causes highly desirable
Management and administration
Essential
- Ability to organise & manage outpatient and day case priorities & waiting lists
- Ability to manage & lead a team
- Ability to conduct clinically relevant audits for quality improvement
Desirable
- Ability to develop and apply agreed clinical guidelines
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Fulfilling GMC requirements for Medical Educators
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).
