Job summary
Applications are invited for enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team within the Microbiology Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals for the post of Consultant Clinical Microbiologist to help us build the service and continue to improve it for the future.
The Microbiology team have developed and effectively deliver a ward based infection management strategy with the support of the clinical teams. You will have a can do attitude, be flexible and enjoy working with people of a similar mind who are as motivated as you are to deliver high standards of work in a supportive, responsive and friendly environment. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.
Main duties of the job
For further details please refer to Job Description and Person Specification, or to arrange a visit contact Dr Palmer Consultant Microbiologists on 01253 953754 or via switchboard 01253 300000.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a forward looking and innovative place to work and is committed to values based collaborative leadership and being a "great place to work".
The successful candidate will be working within the Clinical Support Division. Pathology services come under Clinical Support Division and Infection Prevention Control is part of Corporate Clinical Governance. The Pathology services provides diagnostic support for primary care (Blackpool CCG & Fylde and Wyre CCG), General Practitioners across the Fylde Coast and a number of peripheral hospital services. We hold contracts for Pathology services with Spire Fylde Coast Hospital - Local private providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please refer to Job Description and Person Specification, or to arrange a visit contact Dr Palmer Consultant Microbiologists on 01253 953754 or via switchboard 01253 300000.
For further information about the role and department we welcome you to view the link below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details please refer to Job Description and Person Specification, or to arrange a visit contact Dr Palmer Consultant Microbiologists on 01253 953754 or via switchboard 01253 300000.
For further information about the role and department we welcome you to view the link below.
Person Specification
Legal Requirement
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date delete this as not correct for locum
- Full registration with the GMC
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification (MB CHB or equivalent)
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
Clinical Experience in Specialty/Sub-specialty
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Infection and laboratory liaison.
Desirable
- Experience of Ward Based Microbiology service delivery
- Infection Prevention, Antibiotic Review
- Service and Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy
- Experience in other medical specialities and the development of new services
Essential
Essential
- Experience in teaching/training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
Desirable
- Computer and IT Skills
- Educational qualification or equivalent
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
Person Specification
Legal Requirement
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date delete this as not correct for locum
- Full registration with the GMC
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification (MB CHB or equivalent)
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
- If an applicant is UK trained, they must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. If an applicant is non-UK trained, they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
Clinical Experience in Specialty/Sub-specialty
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Infection and laboratory liaison.
Desirable
- Experience of Ward Based Microbiology service delivery
- Infection Prevention, Antibiotic Review
- Service and Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy
- Experience in other medical specialities and the development of new services
Essential
Essential
- Experience in teaching/training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
Desirable
- Computer and IT Skills
- Educational qualification or equivalent
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
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).
