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Consultant in Infection and Medical Microbiology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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A newly created Full-time or part-time post for one permanent Consultant Microbiologist plus. Applicants with dual accreditation in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases are also welcome to apply, where there will be further opportunities to expand clinical services if required.
Applications are also welcome for a fully accredited Clinical Scientist. The post is full time with a 10 PA allocation and A rating (8%) for Out of Hours work but consideration would be given for either part time or job share.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Clinical Service:
- To liaise with clinicians, hospital staff, medical microbiologists, general practitioners and consultants in Communicable Disease, concerning the diagnosis and management of patients, control and prevention of infections, including the provision of telephone advice.
- Participate in daily ward round for ICU, Emergency Assessment Units, Acute Medical Units and other wards as needed. Twice weekly ward rounds to Haematology/Oncology, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Surgical Hot week rounds and once weekly diabetic foot rounds.
- Twice weekly Virtual ward rounds for the OPHAT Service with the Medical Admission Avoidance Team.
- Participating in an ongoing medical audit programme within the department and participating in multidisciplinary clinical audit.
- Preparing, implementing and reviewing guidelines and Apps for the management of infection, with particular emphasis on those relating to antimicrobial prescribing when assuming lead role.
- Complying with agreed TSDFT management guidelines.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
TSDFT is the first fully integrated care organisation in England; we are progressive in the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, with good transport links to all our sites. Our commitment to staff health and wellbeing looks at supporting our staff as ‘whole’ individuals, recognising their own unique set of strengths and skills.
Strong links exist with the Plymouth and Exeter Medical Schools and the South West Peninsula Postgraduate Deanery. Our catchment area covers 300 square miles and Torbay Acute Hospital as well as Totnes, Brixham, Newton Abbot & Dawlish Community hospitals serve a resident population of approaching 300,000 people, plus an additional 100,000 visitors at any one time during the summer holiday season. TSDFT has 396 inpatient beds and an additional 154 day-case beds and 42 children’s beds. There are around 1,180 outpatient clinics and 60 community clinics held each week. The trust operates a high dependency and intensive care unit, runs 10 operating theatres, and has 34 medical and surgical inpatient wards.
Academic Facilities - there is a large well-equipped Post Graduate Centre with lecture theatre and seminar rooms plus a library on site. TSDFT is committed to continuing professional development (CPD). Funds are allocated to each consultant on an annual basis.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification/Brochure. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Manyleb y person
Legal, Qualification & Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview (CCT date).
- 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.
- Primary Medical Qualification (MB CHB or equivalent).
- FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
Meini prawf dymunol
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent qualification
- Higher Degree e.g. MSc or PhD
- Evidence of additional qualification relevant to microbiology, virology and infection, prevention & control.
Clinical Experience & Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in clinical microbiology and infection control.
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience in clinical virology and molecular diagnostic virology/ bacteriology.
- OPAT experience.
Management and administration
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Broad range of IT skills.
- Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical management and leadership.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Participation in a management training course
- Experience with developing Apps.
Personal Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Energy & enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to be a flexible team member
- Awareness of personal limitations.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Dr Selina Hoque
- Teitl y swydd
- Consultant Medical Microbiologist- Laboratory Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01803 655226
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Lab visits Welcomed
Rhestr swyddi gyda Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust yn Meddygol a deintyddol neu bob sector