Locum Consultant in Infection (WXUH, NUH & RLH)

·
Full time
Location: London
·
Job offered by: NHS
·
Locum Consultant in Infection (WXUH, NUH & RLH)

Applications are invited for a new locum consultant post within the Department of Infection at Barts Health NHS Trust. This is a locum post based on rotation at Whipps Cross University (WXUH), Newham University (NUH) and the Royal London (RLH) hospitals. This post provides excellent opportunities to work in both a large academic tertiary care centre and two busy acute general hospitals in the East End of London. This locum post is suitable for consultants accredited in Medical Microbiology and those with dual accreditation in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will work alongside colleagues to deliver an infection service for in and out-patients and the local communities and play an active role in the general workload of the department including overseeing the resident doctors. The post holder will work as part of an integrated Department of Infection, joining 16 permanent and 9 locum/honorary consultant colleagues across the Trust. It is expected the appointee will participate fully in delivery of diagnostic, clinical, antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control services to patients, staff and local general practitioners. Main duties of the job

During all times the post holder will work as part of an integrated Department of Infection, joining 16 permanent and 9 locum/honorary consultant colleagues across the Trust. It is expected the appointee will participate in delivery of diagnostic, clinical, antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention and control services to patients, staff and local general practitioners. The appointee will also participate in the on-call commitments of the department. The appointee is also expected to actively participate in departmental teaching activity, including training of clinical scientists and specialist registrars in Medical Microbiology, Medical Virology and Infectious Diseases. Any candidate who would like to work less than full-time will be eligible for consideration for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. This job description is intended to cover the main parts of the post only. An indicative plan of rotation can be discussed during informal discussions during any communication or visit. Across the rotations, this post has a workload that equates to a job plan of 8 DCC and 2 SPA. About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage. Job responsibilities

Applicants are expected to have RCPath in Medical Microbiology and CCTs (or equivalent) in Medical Microbiology (or be within 6 months of CCT on the date of interview). Applicants who are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCTs. Successful candidates must be on the General Medical Council's specialist register, or be eligible for registration within 6 months of interview. Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role. Person Specification

Qualifications

Registerable medical qualification (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent) Higher Qualifications

FRCPath (UK) (Medical Microbiology) or show evidence of equivalent qualification MRCP (UK) or show evidence of equivalent qualification Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD or PhD) MSc in Medical Microbiology Registration

Full and Specialist registration in Medical Microbiology (with license to practice) with the General Medical Council or be eligible for specialist registration within 3 months of interview Applicants that are UK trained must ALSO be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within 3 months of CCT on the date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT Full and Specialist registration in Infectious Diseases (with license to practice) with the General Medical Council or be eligible for specialist registration within 3 months of interview Experience, knowledge and skills

Broad experience in delivering a clinical and diagnostic Microbiology service Clinical experience and thorough knowledge of principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship Experience of working in an OPAT service Ability to organise and prioritise workload Broad range of IT skills and computer literacy Experience of working in Infection Prevention and Control Evidence of a special interest that complements those of other consultants Broad experience in delivering an Infectious diseases service Leadership and Management

Proven ability to manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day clinical Microbiology/ Infection service Experience of clinical leadership of multidisciplinary teams Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions and respond appropriately to service needs Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes Leadership / management training Experience of implementing change Audit and Quality Improvement

Experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance Teaching and Training

Experience of supervising doctors in training Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary teams Competencies as required for Clinical and Educational supervisors Experience of Educational Supervision Teaching skills course/qualification Research and Publications

Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Experience of research Publications in the chosen sub-specialty field Personal Skills and attributes (To be assessed at interview and via references)

Effective communicator and an ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working Empathy, understanding, listening skills and patience Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work Ability to work under pressure Caring attitude to patients Commitment to continuing medical education Honesty and integrity Appreciation of ethical dilemmas Barts Health Values (To be assessed at interview and via references)

Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values 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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Recent Jobs

London (On site) · Full time

Are you a smart, driven professional who takes pride in making a difference in local communities? Turner & Townsend’s Real Estate division is experiencing significant growth and we’re looking for an experienced industry professional with health project experience to join our high-performing and collaborative Project Management team. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to social [...]Read More... from Assistant Project Manager – Healthcare See details

Chasetown (On site) · Full time

My client, Autosmart International are a manufacturing success story! Site Operations Manager – leading fast-paced manufacturing and warehousing About Our Client Autosmart International is a manufacturing success story, leading the field in vehicle cleaning products. We are the No.1 choice of automotive trade customers across the UK. We have doubled in size in the last [...]Read More... from Site Operations Manager See details

London (On site) · Full time

CSS are looking for an experienced duty officer to join our client’s team who are a local council responsible for all areas within the Tendering district. Working hours: All shifts are 8 hours long with various start times available: Monday to Friday – start times between 6AM – 3PM Saturday & Sunday – 6AM – [...]Read More... from Duty Officer See details