Job summary
Royal Free London Foundation Trust, one of the larger acute Trusts in the country is pleased to offer the appointment of a fixed term 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor in Microbiology/Infection. This is a 12 month fixed term position in the first instance with the possibility of extending following this, dependent on departmental needs. The post will cover Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals and associated community services. It will be based at the Barnet Hospital site and the successful applicant will join with four Consultants in Microbiology/Infection and one Clinical Fellow in Microbiology. The successful applicant will participate in the routine clinical work of the Microbiology/Infection and Infection Control departments.
Main duties of the job
Candidates for the post must have full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of appointment. They will need to evidence at least four years of full-time postgraduate training, at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Microbiology. They should have post-graduate qualifications in Microbiology and experience working in Microbiology, ideally within the NHS.
The post holder will also be encouraged to develop areas of special interest they may have so as to complement colleagues within the department. Leadership roles would be encouraged, especially in areas of Laboratory liaison or Antibiotic Stewardship, dependent on the interests and experience of the successful applicant.
About us
The Royal Free Hospital was founded in 1828 to provide free healthcare to those who could not afford medical treatment. The title 'Royal' was granted by Queen Victoria in 1837 in recognition of the hospital's work with cholera victims.
For many years, Royal Free Hospital was the only hospital in London to offer medical services to women. This began a close association with the London School of Medicine for Women, later renamed the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine.
Royal Free Hospital moved to its present site in the mid-1970s, bringing together the old Royal Free Hospital in Gray's Inn Road with the Lawn Road, New End and Hampstead General hospitals.
In April 1991 the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust became one of the first NHS trusts established under the provisions of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990.
On 1 April 2012 the trust was authorised as a foundation trust, under the name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Royal Free London Foundation Trust, one of the larger acute Trusts in the country is pleased to offer the appointment of a fixed term 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor in Microbiology/Infection. This is a 12 month fixed term position in the first instance with the possibility of extending following this, dependent on departmental needs. The post will cover Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals and associated community services. It will be based at the Barnet Hospital site and the successful applicant will join with four Consultants in Microbiology/Infection and one Clinical Fellow in Microbiology. The successful applicant will participate in the routine clinical work of the Microbiology/Infection and Infection Control departments.
Candidates for the post must have full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of appointment. They will need to evidence at least four years of full-time postgraduate training, at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Microbiology. They should have post-graduate qualifications in Microbiology and experience working in Microbiology, ideally within the NHS.
The post holder will also be encouraged to develop areas of special interest they may have so as to complement colleagues within the department. Leadership roles would be encouraged, especially in areas of Laboratory liaison or Antibiotic Stewardship, dependent on the interests and experience of the successful applicant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Royal Free London Foundation Trust, one of the larger acute Trusts in the country is pleased to offer the appointment of a fixed term 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor in Microbiology/Infection. This is a 12 month fixed term position in the first instance with the possibility of extending following this, dependent on departmental needs. The post will cover Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals and associated community services. It will be based at the Barnet Hospital site and the successful applicant will join with four Consultants in Microbiology/Infection and one Clinical Fellow in Microbiology. The successful applicant will participate in the routine clinical work of the Microbiology/Infection and Infection Control departments.
Candidates for the post must have full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of appointment. They will need to evidence at least four years of full-time postgraduate training, at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Microbiology. They should have post-graduate qualifications in Microbiology and experience working in Microbiology, ideally within the NHS.
The post holder will also be encouraged to develop areas of special interest they may have so as to complement colleagues within the department. Leadership roles would be encouraged, especially in areas of Laboratory liaison or Antibiotic Stewardship, dependent on the interests and experience of the successful applicant.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- MRCP
- Higher degree e.g.FRCPath Part 1, MSc or evidence of equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the contemporary practice of medical Microbiology and Virology
- 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 specialty training programme in a relevant specialty, or as a fixedterm specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques used in Microbiology and Virology
Desirable
- Experience in Infection Control
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to achieve a high level of clinical expertise in Microbiology and Virology / use of evidence based medicine / awareness of clinical governance
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Others
Essential
- Experience in clinical audits
- Experience in teaching
Desirable
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible to work in the UK
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS
- Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council
Desirable
- MRCP
- Higher degree e.g.FRCPath Part 1, MSc or evidence of equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of the contemporary practice of medical Microbiology and Virology
- 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 specialty training programme in a relevant specialty, or as a fixedterm specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques used in Microbiology and Virology
Desirable
- Experience in Infection Control
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to achieve a high level of clinical expertise in Microbiology and Virology / use of evidence based medicine / awareness of clinical governance
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Others
Essential
- Experience in clinical audits
- Experience in teaching
Desirable
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).
