Consultant in Infectious Diseases & Acute Medicine/Microbiology

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in England is seeking an experienced Consultant in Infectious Diseases to provide clinical leadership and comprehensive care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team and specialized services like infectious disease management. Additional experience in General Medicine is desired, and the position requires GMC registration. Competitive terms and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Infectious Diseases (or expected within 6 months).
• MRCP or evidence of equivalent.
• Full GMC Registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive in/outpatient service within Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine.
• Provide clinical leadership in patient care between services.
• Lead a team and work with other professionals.

Job description

Job summary

To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with infectious disease problems, in an outpatient and inpatient environment. The appointee will join 3 Consultant Infectious Disease Consultants alongside 15 Acute Medicine Consultants. To provide clinical leadership in acute medical patient care between Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine Services or Microbiology.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering a comprehensive in/outpatient service within Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients with infectious diseases.
• Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegating to and training of your staff.
• Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation, made available under section 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.
• Lead a team providing an agreed service.
• To work with colleagues in other professions within the Infectious Disease/ Acute Medicine field and to contribute a Consultant Medical role to inter-disciplinary work.
• Clinical supervision of resident medical staff based in all Acute Medicine areas.
• Specialty triage of patients and safe discharge of patients when appropriate.
• Leading the Trust in areas related to antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship, infection control and pandemic planning.

About us

Our mission is to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people and our goal is to be a world-class centre, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Opportunities also exist in other specialties including General Medicine, Renal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, and Infectious Diseases for candidates with dual accreditation. We are supportive of cross-specialty working and are happy to accommodate specialist clinical interests where feasible. We welcome enquiries from interested candidates about the opportunities available, either prior to or during the interview process.

A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description attached under supporting documents.

Job description

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Infectious Diseases (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview). Or in Infectious Disease and Microbiology
• MRCP or evidence of equivalent
• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD
• Evidence and experience relevant to Infectious Diseases

Experience

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights (2)
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD
• Experience and interest in specialised aspects of infectious diseases to complement colleagues

Achievements

Essential

• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
• Ability to understand and apply research methodology
• Experience of conducting clinical audit

Desirable

• Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates
• Research/publications in general or specialist

Management Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Documented contribution to substantial departmental development
• Ability to plan strategically and deal with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Good leadership skills
• Ability and experience of teaching
• High teaching qualification

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG

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