Consultant Medical Microbiologist (£5000.00 Welcome Bonus available*)
Consultant Microbiologist or Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases The successful candidate will share the provision of day-to-day clinical microbiology services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH), Kings Lynn. This is a replacement post at QEH, with the existence of the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) of which all three acute Trusts in Norfolk are members. There is an expectation for cross cover for the 3 hospitals that make up EPA. Although employed by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), it is expected that the postholder will spend most of their time at QEH working alongside other consultants to provide a comprehensive microbiology service for that Trust including provision of cross-cover for infection prevention and control. There is a service level agreement already in place between the Trusts to allow this pattern of working, and job planning will be arranged jointly between the two organizations. For this position, we are pleased to be able to offer a £5,000 pro-rata Welcome Bonus to the successful candidate. *Terms and conditions apply. Main duties of the job
The appointment is to the QEHKL, and the candidate will be mainly based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn. Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive microbiology service for all users of the laboratory. The consultant will rotate with colleagues to provide either Infection Prevention and Control doctor role or Antibiotic stewardship role by mutual agreement. Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the QEHKL and to GPs and other healthcare professionals in Primary Care. Out of hours (on-call) service includes provision of advisory services to James Paget University Hospital and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, in addition to primary care. Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities of the QEHKL. Take part in the Royal College of Pathologists continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service. About us
The EPA Department of Microbiology is a large and busy department which is continuing to expand to accommodate the increasing microbiological needs of the modern NHS. It provides a county-wide diagnostic microbiology service as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance. The Department provides a comprehensive infection service encompassing diagnostic and clinical microbiology, infection prevention and control, health protection and health promotion. It has full UKAS accreditation in both Microbiology and Virology. As of 2013, the Department has incorporated all the Trust and Community microbiology laboratory workload previously processed by James Paget Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital and consolidated all Microbiology workload to form a single laboratory at NNUHFT. This work is performed on behalf of the EPA. The EPA Medical Microbiology Department encourages collaboration with Quadram Institute, although there is no dedicated research PAs currently within this post. Applicants with research interests are encouraged to apply as this can be discussed. The Department moved into newly refurbished laboratories at Norwich Research Park at Colney in 2010. These are very close to the main hospital site, the University of East Anglia and the Quadram Institute. In addition to the welcome bonus, we wish to offer the following incentives: Relocation Package (up to £8,000) 2 days Relocation leave *terms and conditions apply Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Full GMC Registration with license to practice FRCPath or Equivalent with Specialist registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification Teaching the Teachers or equivalent Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Able to work under pressure Previous responsibility for service improvement. Experience
Training and experience equivalent to that required for FRCpath Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level Wide experience of clinical microbiology, infectious disease, and infection control. Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Interests
Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest Communications
Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries. 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. £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata
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Consultant Microbiologist or Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases The successful candidate will share the provision of day-to-day clinical microbiology services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH), Kings Lynn. This is a replacement post at QEH, with the existence of the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) of which all three acute Trusts in Norfolk are members. There is an expectation for cross cover for the 3 hospitals that make up EPA. Although employed by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), it is expected that the postholder will spend most of their time at QEH working alongside other consultants to provide a comprehensive microbiology service for that Trust including provision of cross-cover for infection prevention and control. There is a service level agreement already in place between the Trusts to allow this pattern of working, and job planning will be arranged jointly between the two organizations. For this position, we are pleased to be able to offer a £5,000 pro-rata Welcome Bonus to the successful candidate. *Terms and conditions apply. Main duties of the job
The appointment is to the QEHKL, and the candidate will be mainly based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn. Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive microbiology service for all users of the laboratory. The consultant will rotate with colleagues to provide either Infection Prevention and Control doctor role or Antibiotic stewardship role by mutual agreement. Give a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the QEHKL and to GPs and other healthcare professionals in Primary Care. Out of hours (on-call) service includes provision of advisory services to James Paget University Hospital and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, in addition to primary care. Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities of the QEHKL. Take part in the Royal College of Pathologists continuing medical education programme. The Trust will provide study leave expenses in line with national terms and conditions of service. About us
The EPA Department of Microbiology is a large and busy department which is continuing to expand to accommodate the increasing microbiological needs of the modern NHS. It provides a county-wide diagnostic microbiology service as part of the Eastern Pathology Alliance. The Department provides a comprehensive infection service encompassing diagnostic and clinical microbiology, infection prevention and control, health protection and health promotion. It has full UKAS accreditation in both Microbiology and Virology. As of 2013, the Department has incorporated all the Trust and Community microbiology laboratory workload previously processed by James Paget Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital and consolidated all Microbiology workload to form a single laboratory at NNUHFT. This work is performed on behalf of the EPA. The EPA Medical Microbiology Department encourages collaboration with Quadram Institute, although there is no dedicated research PAs currently within this post. Applicants with research interests are encouraged to apply as this can be discussed. The Department moved into newly refurbished laboratories at Norwich Research Park at Colney in 2010. These are very close to the main hospital site, the University of East Anglia and the Quadram Institute. In addition to the welcome bonus, we wish to offer the following incentives: Relocation Package (up to £8,000) 2 days Relocation leave *terms and conditions apply Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification. Person Specification
Qualifications
Full GMC Registration with license to practice FRCPath or Equivalent with Specialist registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification Teaching the Teachers or equivalent Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Able to work under pressure Previous responsibility for service improvement. Experience
Training and experience equivalent to that required for FRCpath Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level Wide experience of clinical microbiology, infectious disease, and infection control. Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Interests
Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest Communications
Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries. 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. £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata
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