Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Speciality Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Extendable for another 24 months subject to performance and departmental need)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 214-CSTO24-6392874
- Employer
- Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- King's Mill Hospital
- Town
- Sutton-in-Ashfield
- Salary
- £50,373 - £78,759 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Speciality Doctor in Microbiology
Speciality Doctor
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and committed individual to join the Microbiology Department as part of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join our Microbiology department. This post is initially for one year (extendable for another 2 years subject to performance and departmental need) due to start as soon as possible. You will gain experience in dealing with a wide range of specimen types in our busy department, in a friendly and supportive environment. FRCPath part-1 and previous medical microbiology experience of at least three years is essential. Trust Doctors are not formally approved training posts, but the post holder will have Consultant-led education and supervision and will be supported in their professional development
This is a whole time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job share are encouraged to apply. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed with the post holder on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues.
The successful candidate will be contracted with the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a consequence they are expected to be aware of local policies and procedures and to comply with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, where medical staff is responsible for the management of employees of the Trust, they will be expected to observe the local employment and Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
Working for our organisation
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.
We would love you to join us.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
Desirable criteria
- FRCPath-1 in Microbiology
- MSc /MD
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least three years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) in microbiology
- Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of job plan
- Understanding of all aspects of specific focus of role
Management
Essential criteria
- Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload.
- Able to work well in a multi-disciplinary team and maintain good relations with colleagues
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Willingness to contribute to the teaching programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate medical, laboratory and nursing staff
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Other
Essential criteria
- To have language competency and communication skills necessary to do the job safely and competently
- Ability to communicate effectively with team members, clinicians, GPs, and other agencies
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
- Evidence of participation in a recognised CPD scheme
If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.
Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applications and that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change.
Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.
In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be invoiced to you once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £40 plus VAT for an enhanced and £23 plus VAT for a standard check. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.
Proposed for us: Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. Whilst Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this present time unless you work in a Care Home facility, we continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. There is helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access it at: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Shrikant Ambalkar
- Job title
- Consultant Microbiologist & Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01623 622515
- Additional information
Candidates are invited to discuss the post informally prior to visiting with:
Dr Shrikant Ambalkar
Consultant Microbiologist & Head of Service
01623 622515 ext. 3630 & 3616
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