Consultant in Infectious Diseases & Acute Medicine/Microbiology

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK seeks a qualified physician in Infectious Diseases. Candidates should have strong clinical training and the ability to manage patient care independently. Essential criteria include registration with the GMC and a proven track record in clinical audit. The position values teamwork and effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Entry on Specialist Register expected within 6 months.
• Ability to take independent responsibility for patient care.
• Experience in conducting clinical audit.

Responsibilities

• Support decision-making using evidence and clinical audit.
• Motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical training and experience

Ability to offer expert clinical opinion

Documented contribution to departmental development

Good leadership skills

Ability to work effectively with colleagues

Education

Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Infectious Diseases

MRCP

Full GMC Registration

Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD

Job description

Detailed job description and main 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.

A detailed job description and main responsibilities are available upon request.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• 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 Criteria

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

Experience

Essential Criteria

• 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 Criteria

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

Achievements

Essential Criteria

• 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 Criteria

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

Management Experience

Essential Criteria

• 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 Criteria

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

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

Essential Criteria

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team

Important Information

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3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
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