Job summary
This post is for a full-time Consultant in Infection (Consultant with Specialist training in Microbiology and CCT in microbiology or Combined Infection Training or joint CCT in infectious diseases and microbiology or equivalent) to work within an evolving Infection Service based in the Department of Pathology at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR).
Please note we are seeking 1 post which will either be filled by a Consultant in Infection or Consultant Clinical Scientist, and we actively encourage applications from candidate interested in either of these posts.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide consultant and specialist advice to clinical and scientific staff within the Trust, Primary Care, the North West Region and Nationally in regards to microbiological investigations, their interpretation and appropriate therapy and provide expertise to support Infection Prevention and Control in LTHTR. This post holder will also have responsibility for clinical infection consultation and antibiotic stewardship elements of the service.
The successful candidate would join the Microbiology clinical team which consists of 5.9 wte Consultant Medical Microbiologist/Consultant Clinical Scientist (including this post), 1 Combined Infection trainee, 1 Senior clinical fellow and 2 Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) programme trainees (1 in Bacteriology and 1 in virology).
About us
As a teaching Hospital we are keen to ensure we develop your skills and knowledge in this role and we would actively encourage where possible for the post holder to take on leadership roles, take active part in research and be involved in teaching undergraduate medical students and postgraduate trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), in microbiology or joint CCT in infectious diseases and microbiology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Other Relevant higher degrees
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Trained Clinical Supervisor
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Infection and laboratory liaison
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
- Experience of Infection Prevention, Antibiotic Review Service and Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy
- Experience in other medical specialities
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), in microbiology or joint CCT in infectious diseases and microbiology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
- (UK) or equivalent qualification
- Other Relevant higher degrees
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Trained Clinical Supervisor
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Infection and laboratory liaison
Desirable
- Trained Educational Supervisor
- Experience of Infection Prevention, Antibiotic Review Service and Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy
- Experience in other medical specialities
Management
Essential
- Evidence of Clinical Leadership
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management course
Research & Development
Essential
- Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
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).
