Job summary
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a forward looking and innovative place to work and is committed to a value based collaborative leadership and being a "great place to work".
The successful candidate will be working within Pathology which is a directorate within the Clinical Support Services division. 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 several peripheral hospital services. We hold contracts for Pathology services with Spire Fylde Coast Hospital - Local private providers.
The Department of Microbiology (including Bacteriology, Molecular Sciences & Virology) provides diagnostic services to patients within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and associated General Practices, covering a population of approximately 440,000 permanent residents. It is currently located within Pathology Services at the Victoria Hospital site, has a UKAS ISO15189 accredited facility, and the management arrangements are consistent with recommendations of the Strategic Review of Pathology Services.
Main duties of the job
Programmed Activities (PA's)
For a whole-time (10 session) contract holder the Job Plan comprises:
8.5 DCC Sessions consisting of:
2.5 sessions Infection Prevention Activity (Clinical/Operational Management)
3.5 sessions Clinical Consultation activities including ward rounds etc.
1.0 sessions Fixed on call (annualised)
1.5 sessions Team MDT/Lab clinical administration
More details in the job description document..
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde, and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 residents and employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
The organisation provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. We and provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultation Activity
Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) Service
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Infection Prevention and Control
Please see details in the job description document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultation Activity
Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) Service
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Infection Prevention and Control
Please see details in the job description document.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full registration and licence to Practice with the GMC
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- FRCPath or equivalent
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of infection and laboratory liaison
- Excellent communication Skills both oral and written
- Awareness of NHS Organisation and core values of the NHS and an understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
Desirable
- Experience of ward-based delivery of microbiology service
- Infection Prevention experience including additional training modules.
- Experience in Teaching and training of Medical Students and Postgraduate doctors
- Good Medical Practice certificate
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Full registration and licence to Practice with the GMC
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- FRCPath or equivalent
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of infection and laboratory liaison
- Excellent communication Skills both oral and written
- Awareness of NHS Organisation and core values of the NHS and an understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
Desirable
- Experience of ward-based delivery of microbiology service
- Infection Prevention experience including additional training modules.
- Experience in Teaching and training of Medical Students and Postgraduate doctors
- Good Medical Practice certificate
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).
