Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven candidate to
be part of our microbiology clinical team, as a Specialist Doctor. The service
is embracing new ideas to enable us to support expanding and ever changing
demands on microbiology. This role is new to our service, and will work within
our consultant team and closely with our laboratory to manage Trust and primary
care workload, and develop a service fit for the future. The role is offered at
10PA's with a 1.4PA on call premium.
CDDFT pathology is embracing change and this is an
opportunity to help shape the service - new equipment and new laboratory
information systems are in the pipeline for delivery over the next 2 years, so
we are looking for someone with vision to fit into our team and support this
exciting period of change.
The service provides a wide range of
microbiology, virology and serology testing to the County Durham and Darlington
population of 600,000 residents. You will work closely with the laboratory and
with clinical staff across the Trust and primary care sector, providing
diagnostic results and clinial advice. On call provision is an expected part of
this role, supporting a 24/7 laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The appointee, as part of the team, will be responsible for
the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective diagnostic and
clinical microbiology service (including bacteriology, virology, mycology and
parasitology).
Provide appropriate advice and result interpretation on the
tests performed within the department under the overall supervision of the
Consultant Microbiologist. This includes making interpretation and decisions on
aberrant results and discussions with Clinicians including advice on
interpretation and further investigations. Ward rounds are an important part of
the role.
Be a member of Infection Control team and participate in
providing infection Prevention and control services to the Trust and other
users of the service helping consultant colleagues and infection control nurses
to deal with day to day infection control management across the Trust. Be
involved with root cause analysis and action planning where incidents do occur.
This post will predominantly cover clinical
service but in addition may have the need for the appointee to attend RCA, MDT
meetings where required
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is delivered mainly for 2 acute sites, the
University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial hospital. Based on
service needs and in agreement with the appointing manager and applicant, the
applicants base will be University Hospital of North Durham OR Darlington
Memorial Hospital. The post holder will however be required to work at any
location within the Trust.
The successful applicant will be expected to take part in
all aspects of work in the department.
The appointee will share in the general administrative and management
duties of the department; take part in supervision, review and development of
the laboratory service.
To perform a broad and demanding range of clinical and
managerial work in order to maintain working practices in the Clinical
Microbiology laboratory. The successful
applicant will closely with the consultant microbiology team. This will be at
times under their guidance and supervision, and, as needed, they will also be
able to work with considerable autonomy including decision making. There will
be a compulsory on call commitment as part of this post
Key areas:
Clinical
Provide appropriate advice and result interpretation on the
tests performed within the department under the overall supervision of the
Consultant Microbiologist.
Liaison with clinicians, hospital staff and GP`s concerning
the diagnosis and management of patients and prevention of infection, visiting
wards as necessary. Provide appropriate advice and result interpretation on the
tests performed within the department under the overall supervision of the
Consultant Microbiologist.
In order to maintain specialist knowledge in the clinical
microbiology of the acutely ill Patient there is a requirement to attend ward
rounds in the Intensive Care Unit (and other areas as requested).
To maintain awareness of analytical methods employed and
understand their reactions, limitations and causes of interference and
error. This knowledge will be applied
when validating reports, identifying errors and explaining anomalous results to
clinicians
To use patterns of abnormalities in laboratory results
together with clinical details on a patient and general clinical knowledge and
experience to formulate advice on differential diagnoses and the
appropriateness of ongoing investigations/treatments.
Provide advice and interpretation of test results to
clinicians, either directly, or via participation in the departments duty
rota.
This post will predominantly cover clinical service but in
addition may have the need for the appointee to attend RCA, MDT meetings where
required.
Infection Control
Be a member of Infection Control team and participate in
providing infection Prevention and control services to the Trust and other
users of the service
Liaison with trust IPCT team in day to day infection control
regarding alert organisms and outbreaks.
Active involvement in investigation of infection control
incidents and in action planning and implementation to reduce hospital acquired
infection is expected.
There will be a need to be involved in root cause analysis
following infection control incidents.
Laboratory
To be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation to
UKAS standards of the Clinical Microbiology laboratory with appropriate
technical support.
Regular daily liaison with the laboratory technical staff
Reporting of laboratory results, authorizing and providing
medical interpretation as appropriate
The appointee, together with consultant colleagues will be a
responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective
diagnostic and clinical microbiology service (including bacteriology, virology,
mycology and parasitology).
To provide clinical input to the laboratory manager to
enable effective management of the automated Clinical Microbiology activities
in the Trust including: Advising the section senior on the clinical
implications of quality issues (EQA and IQC) that can be used to help inform
their action plan.
Participate in the introduction of new methods and
preparations of business case/plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is delivered mainly for 2 acute sites, the
University Hospital of North Durham and Darlington Memorial hospital. Based on
service needs and in agreement with the appointing manager and applicant, the
applicants base will be University Hospital of North Durham OR Darlington
Memorial Hospital. The post holder will however be required to work at any
location within the Trust.
The successful applicant will be expected to take part in
all aspects of work in the department.
The appointee will share in the general administrative and management
duties of the department; take part in supervision, review and development of
the laboratory service.
To perform a broad and demanding range of clinical and
managerial work in order to maintain working practices in the Clinical
Microbiology laboratory. The successful
applicant will closely with the consultant microbiology team. This will be at
times under their guidance and supervision, and, as needed, they will also be
able to work with considerable autonomy including decision making. There will
be a compulsory on call commitment as part of this post
Key areas:
Clinical
Provide appropriate advice and result interpretation on the
tests performed within the department under the overall supervision of the
Consultant Microbiologist.
Liaison with clinicians, hospital staff and GP`s concerning
the diagnosis and management of patients and prevention of infection, visiting
wards as necessary. Provide appropriate advice and result interpretation on the
tests performed within the department under the overall supervision of the
Consultant Microbiologist.
In order to maintain specialist knowledge in the clinical
microbiology of the acutely ill Patient there is a requirement to attend ward
rounds in the Intensive Care Unit (and other areas as requested).
To maintain awareness of analytical methods employed and
understand their reactions, limitations and causes of interference and
error. This knowledge will be applied
when validating reports, identifying errors and explaining anomalous results to
clinicians
To use patterns of abnormalities in laboratory results
together with clinical details on a patient and general clinical knowledge and
experience to formulate advice on differential diagnoses and the
appropriateness of ongoing investigations/treatments.
Provide advice and interpretation of test results to
clinicians, either directly, or via participation in the departments duty
rota.
This post will predominantly cover clinical service but in
addition may have the need for the appointee to attend RCA, MDT meetings where
required.
Infection Control
Be a member of Infection Control team and participate in
providing infection Prevention and control services to the Trust and other
users of the service
Liaison with trust IPCT team in day to day infection control
regarding alert organisms and outbreaks.
Active involvement in investigation of infection control
incidents and in action planning and implementation to reduce hospital acquired
infection is expected.
There will be a need to be involved in root cause analysis
following infection control incidents.
Laboratory
To be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation to
UKAS standards of the Clinical Microbiology laboratory with appropriate
technical support.
Regular daily liaison with the laboratory technical staff
Reporting of laboratory results, authorizing and providing
medical interpretation as appropriate
The appointee, together with consultant colleagues will be a
responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective
diagnostic and clinical microbiology service (including bacteriology, virology,
mycology and parasitology).
To provide clinical input to the laboratory manager to
enable effective management of the automated Clinical Microbiology activities
in the Trust including: Advising the section senior on the clinical
implications of quality issues (EQA and IQC) that can be used to help inform
their action plan.
Participate in the introduction of new methods and
preparations of business case/plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- Evidence of extensive post graduate clinical experience, with significant experience in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed Associate Specialist Grade.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge:
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, and work towards FRCPath if not alreay achieved.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help able to prioritise clinical need.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Proven publication record in an area of clinical microbiology.
- Demonstrate an interest in general microbiology and another specialty area
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in a Clinical Microbiology laboratory at Specialty Doctor or equivalent.
- Practical ability, with developed technical skills, in the laboratory using a wide range of techniques.
- Ability to perform research, development and audit activities.
- Able to use basic computer programmes such as Work, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Able to manage clinical authorisation and clinical decision making.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
- Evidence of extensive post graduate clinical experience, with significant experience in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed Associate Specialist Grade.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge:
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, and work towards FRCPath if not alreay achieved.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help able to prioritise clinical need.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Proven publication record in an area of clinical microbiology.
- Demonstrate an interest in general microbiology and another specialty area
Statutory Registration
Essential
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience in a Clinical Microbiology laboratory at Specialty Doctor or equivalent.
- Practical ability, with developed technical skills, in the laboratory using a wide range of techniques.
- Ability to perform research, development and audit activities.
- Able to use basic computer programmes such as Work, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Able to manage clinical authorisation and clinical decision making.
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
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).
