Job summary
This is a new post for Speciality Doctor
in Microbiology. The post holder will be expected to contribute alongside
consultant colleagues to the provision of a clinical microbiology service, with
appropriate senior supervision and opportunities for clinical development and
career progression.
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is
pleased to announce the introduction of this new role aimed at doctors who are
passionate about their practice and their career outside traditional
models. Our posts will combine education
and career development with practical experience of care.
This post is not recognised a UK
training post. Nevertheless, MYDoc
doctors will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled
educational opportunities to consolidate and develop alongside their
experiential learning, with certificated outcomes or credentialing to support
career progression through other routes.
An Introduction to the Division/Specialty from Dr Jenny
Thomas Head of Clinical Service Pathology
The Microbiology service at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trust has full UKAS ISO
15189 accreditation and has just undertaken surveillance visit number 3 which
has included the transition onto the new standards.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the post will include:
- Authorise and liaise laboratory results
- Provide clinical microbiology and virology advice to clinical colleagues
- Communicate well as part of good teamwork
- Liaise with laboratory, infection control, antimicrobial pharmacy, occupational health colleagues in our trust as well as external primary care, regional infection and public health colleagues
- Regular MDT participation in areas such as ICU, burns, infective endocarditis, haematology, orthopaedics and OPAT services
- Working on our Wakefield Pinderfields hospital site during weekday working hours
Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites.
The main duties of the post will include:
- Authorise and liaise laboratory results
- Provide clinical microbiology and virology advice to clinical colleagues
- Communicate well as part of good teamwork
- Liaise with laboratory, infection control, antimicrobial pharmacy, occupational health colleagues in our trust as well as external primary care, regional infection and public health colleagues
- Regular MDT participation in areas such as ICU, burns, infective endocarditis, haematology, orthopaedics and OPAT services
- Working on our Wakefield Pinderfields hospital site during weekday working hours
Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is offered on a full time basis although less than full time applications will be considered.
Duties will be based primarily on our Wakefield (Pinderfields) and Dewsbury sites although all our medical staff are involved in delivering care to patients on all 3 sites.
The main duties of the post will include:
- Authorise and liaise laboratory results
- Provide clinical microbiology and virology advice to clinical colleagues
- Communicate well as part of good teamwork
- Liaise with laboratory, infection control, antimicrobial pharmacy, occupational health colleagues in our trust as well as external primary care, regional infection and public health colleagues
- Regular MDT participation in areas such as ICU, burns, infective endocarditis, haematology, orthopaedics and OPAT services
- Working on our Wakefield Pinderfields hospital site during weekday working hours
Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
Desirable
- FRCPath part 1
- FRCPath part 1 and 2
- MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Applicants shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a relevant specialty
- Aware of laboratory skills related to Microbiology, Virology and Mycology.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection, including infectious diseases, ICU and haematology.
- Able to demonstrate laboratory skills related to Microbiology, Virology and Mycology.
- Clinical research and development
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state your full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management
Desirable
- Possess good organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice.
Desirable
- FRCPath part 1
- FRCPath part 1 and 2
- MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Applicants shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a relevant specialty
- Aware of laboratory skills related to Microbiology, Virology and Mycology.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection, including infectious diseases, ICU and haematology.
- Able to demonstrate laboratory skills related to Microbiology, Virology and Mycology.
- Clinical research and development
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state your full GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management
Desirable
- Possess good organisational 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).
