Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed-Term 12 Months)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 205-
- Employer
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Stoke University Hospital
- Town
- Stoke on Trent
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Microbiology
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Locum Consultant Medical Microbiologist to join North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS). The appointees will be part of a team of four Consultant Microbiologists and three Infectious Disease Consultants at Royal Stoke University Hospital (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust) and a Consultant Microbiologists based at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust who collectively provide a comprehensive clinical Microbiology / ID service to the Trusts served by the NMCPS.
The post is a full time (up to 11.5 PA), 12-month fixed term posts based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) site. Whilst the post is offered on a full-time basis the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.
Main duties of the job
You will be working in a forward-thinking team of microbiologists. The clinical microbiology duties are well organised and there are several ward rounds/ MDTs each week. Both Trusts has robust IP and AMS teams in which microbiologists/ ID physicians actively involved. Clinical microbiology is supported by a well-equipped modern automated laboratory and highly skilled technical team.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Microbiologist to join North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS). The appointees will be part of a team of four Consultant Microbiologists and three Infectious Disease Consultants at Royal Stoke University Hospital (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust) and a Consultant Microbiologists based at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust who collectively provide a comprehensive clinical Microbiology / ID service to the Trusts served by the NMCPS.
The post is a full time (up to 11.5 PA), 12-month fixed term posts based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) site. Whilst the post is offered on a full-time basis the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Applicants that are not on the specialist register are required to possess the FRCPath and be in a position to submit a CESR application within 3 months of appointment
- FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Mb ChB / MBBS or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Desirable criteria
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Evidence of additional qualification relevant to Microbiology and Infection Control.
- MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in microbiology, microbiology & infectious diseases
- Vast experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infections
- Evidence of working in the UK infections disease unit
Desirable criteria
- Experience in infection control or experience in clinical virology and molecular diagnostic microbiology
Achievements
Essential criteria
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues.
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research.
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken original research
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years
Management Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- General exposure to and understanding of managerial issues.
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility.
- Able to support the Clinical Director of Pathology
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and medical students, and other disciplines.
Desirable criteria
- Management experience
- Experience of supervising trainee Microbiologists
- Training in medical education
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
Essential criteria
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Krishna Banavathi
- Job title
- Lead Consultant Microbiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01782 674295
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
- Telephone
- 01782 674595
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