Job summary
The Speciality doctor will join the team in the provision of clinical services in Medical Microbiology; working closely with the Consultants and other clinical and laboratory staff. The post holder will be accountable to the Supervising Consultant.
Whilst this post is not recognised for training, the appointee will get exposure to learning and training opportunities and an individual with the aim of training to consultant level is desired. The appointee will be given opportunity to take part in appraisal and to gain clinical microbiology experience within the scope of the position. There will also be an on call element to the job.
Main duties of the job
The Speciality doctor will, after suitable induction and training, be expected to authorise specimens under the supervision of a Consultant. They will be expected to liaise with other doctors within the hospital to discuss results and to provide clinical advice, again under the supervision of a Consultant. There will be regular attendance of antibiotic stewardship ward rounds as part of the stewardship team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The speciality doctor can expect to get a grasp of how the laboratory functions as well as exposure to a variety of infections, and the range of pathogens which commonly cause them. There will be education as to correct prescribing and control of antibiotic usage, and clinical liaison.
They will also work with the infection prevention team and closely with the laboratory Biomedical Scientist staff and also with the Antibiotic Pharmacists within the Trust.
The appointee will work to a weekly timetable, encompassing clinical duties and educational/training activities. Within these they will take clinical query calls, validate results, and complete infection prevention data returns both locally and for national submission.
We provide hospital care for children and adults across Stockport, the High Peak, and beyond, as well as community health services across Stockport. We are the second largest employer in Stockport, with a highly-skilled, committed and dedicated workforce.
Our stroke and surgical services at Stepping Hill Hospital are highly rated nationally, and we run one of the largest orthopaedic departments in the country. We are an associate teaching hospital, helping to train doctors and nurses for the future.
In our region, we are one of four specialist hospitals for emergency and high risk general surgery; and one of only two orthopaedic departments delivering C-spine surgery (a form of specialist neck surgery)
We see 580,000 hospital and community patients a year.
Microbiology Department is situated on the Stepping Hill site and has ISO 15189:2012 accreditation.
The Microbiology Laboratory is managed by a BMS Band 8a (Mrs Sadie Macmaster) with ultimate responsibility lying with the Consultant Microbiologist. The Department provides a service for both the Trust and the GPs of Stockport, Buxton and High Peak. The Microbiology Laboratory receives approximately 230,000 samples a year for processing. Almost 50% of the samples are received from the local General Practitioners.
The laboratory uses the Telepath Laboratory Management System. Electronic ordering and reporting is also in operation throughout the hospital and community settings.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The speciality doctor can expect to get a grasp of how the laboratory functions as well as exposure to a variety of infections, and the range of pathogens which commonly cause them. There will be education as to correct prescribing and control of antibiotic usage, and clinical liaison.
They will also work with the infection prevention team and closely with the laboratory Biomedical Scientist staff and also with the Antibiotic Pharmacists within the Trust.
The appointee will work to a weekly timetable, encompassing clinical duties and educational/training activities. Within these they will take clinical query calls, validate results, and complete infection prevention data returns both locally and for national submission.
We provide hospital care for children and adults across Stockport, the High Peak, and beyond, as well as community health services across Stockport. We are the second largest employer in Stockport, with a highly-skilled, committed and dedicated workforce.
Our stroke and surgical services at Stepping Hill Hospital are highly rated nationally, and we run one of the largest orthopaedic departments in the country. We are an associate teaching hospital, helping to train doctors and nurses for the future.
In our region, we are one of four specialist hospitals for emergency and high risk general surgery; and one of only two orthopaedic departments delivering C-spine surgery (a form of specialist neck surgery)
We see 580,000 hospital and community patients a year.
Microbiology Department is situated on the Stepping Hill site and has ISO 15189:2012 accreditation.
The Microbiology Laboratory is managed by a BMS Band 8a (Mrs Sadie Macmaster) with ultimate responsibility lying with the Consultant Microbiologist. The Department provides a service for both the Trust and the GPs of Stockport, Buxton and High Peak. The Microbiology Laboratory receives approximately 230,000 samples a year for processing. Almost 50% of the samples are received from the local General Practitioners.
The laboratory uses the Telepath Laboratory Management System. Electronic ordering and reporting is also in operation throughout the hospital and community settings.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £45.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
- Minimum of 1 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the SHO grade or higher
- 1 years' experience in medical specialities
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCPath or MSc / Diploma in Microbiology
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC
Desirable
- Previous appointments that provided professional training in relevant clinical specialties and broad aspects of Microbiology
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of the clinical and laboratory aspects of Microbiology/Virology
Desirable
- Experience in Infection Control
- Experience of Audit
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Communication skills, including knowledgeable about equality and diversity
- Team work skills
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council
- Minimum of 1 years' full time (or equivalent part time) hospital service in the SHO grade or higher
- 1 years' experience in medical specialities
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCPath or MSc / Diploma in Microbiology
Knowledge
Essential
- knowledge of the professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the GMC
Desirable
- Previous appointments that provided professional training in relevant clinical specialties and broad aspects of Microbiology
Experience
Essential
- Broad experience of the clinical and laboratory aspects of Microbiology/Virology
Desirable
- Experience in Infection Control
- Experience of Audit
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Communication skills, including knowledgeable about equality and diversity
- Team work skills
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).
