Job summary
The successful candidate will join the existing team of ID & GIM consultants at North Manchester General Hospital . The post holder will work and liaise with the colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to ensure an appropriate, professional, and timely provision of care to patients. We have a thriving research portfolio, with opportunities to conduct / participate in research activity
Main duties of the job
Provision of inpatient care to patients with infections on a specialist infection ward based at NMGH.
Provision of NMGH based infection consult, AMS and bloodstream infection service supporting all NMGH based clinical services including critical care
Provide consultant support for the Manchester Home IV service, alongside microbiology colleagues in MFT.
Participation in multi-disciplinary teams including HIV, Hepatitis, Neuroradiology/ID, inpatient, complex infection MDT meetings
To conduct Consultant-led post-take ward rounds in General Internal Medicine and provide senior medical cover for patients on a 1 in 3 hot week basis directly reviewing each, supervising and discussing the work of junior medical colleagues, and leading the post- ward round MDT meeting.
To work closely with the colleagues in related clinical areas, in particular the emergency department, other medical and acute surgical specialties and with colleagues in primary care and those at the interface e.g. the primary care access line.
To show clinical leadership in patient care, service development and clinical governance.
To supervise junior doctors and contribute to the education and training of staff from a variety of disciplines.
To work co-operatively and effectively as part of the wider GUM & Internal Medicine teams, being held to account for clinical, service development and training outcomes, and support the research interests of the departments.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification
- Candidates should hold or be within six months of obtaining a CCT in Genitourinary Medicine at the time of interview.
- The appointee must hold the MRCP, MRCOG (if historic recognised GUM CCT training entry route), or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.eg. MD/PhD
- DFSRH, Letters of Competence in subdermal implants / intrauterine contraceptive devices.
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Fitness to practise
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Traning
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Genitourinary Medicine and be dual accredited in Internal Medicine
Clinical Experience in specialty/subspecialty
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Genitourinary Medicine (Sexual Health & HIV) and Internal Medicine.
- Specifically, must demonstrate the skills and competencies required from higher specialist training in Genitourinary Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
Audit
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
Management
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent qualification
- Candidates should hold or be within six months of obtaining a CCT in Genitourinary Medicine at the time of interview.
- The appointee must hold the MRCP, MRCOG (if historic recognised GUM CCT training entry route), or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree.eg. MD/PhD
- DFSRH, Letters of Competence in subdermal implants / intrauterine contraceptive devices.
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Fitness to practise
Essential
- Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Traning
Essential
- Should have completed a recognised training programme in Genitourinary Medicine and be dual accredited in Internal Medicine
Clinical Experience in specialty/subspecialty
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Genitourinary Medicine (Sexual Health & HIV) and Internal Medicine.
- Specifically, must demonstrate the skills and competencies required from higher specialist training in Genitourinary Medicine.
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances.
Research
Essential
- Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research
Desirable
- Previous experience of supervising research by junior staff
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Desirable
- Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops
Audit
Essential
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
Management
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team
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).
