Specialty Doctor in Microbiology

Job overview

Royal Free London Foundation Trust, one of the larger acute Trusts in the country is pleased to offer the appointment of a fixed term 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor in Microbiology/Infection. This is a 12 month fixed term position in the first instance with the possibility of extending following this, dependent on departmental needs. The post will cover Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals and associated community services. It will be based at the Barnet Hospital site and the successful applicant will join with four Consultants in Microbiology/Infection and one Clinical Fellow in Microbiology. The successful applicant will participate in the routine clinical work of the Microbiology/Infection and Infection Control departments.

Main duties of the job

Candidates for the post must have full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of appointment. They will need to evidence at least four years of full-time postgraduate training, at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Microbiology. They should have post-graduate qualifications in Microbiology and experience working in Microbiology, ideally within the NHS.

The post holder will also be encouraged to develop areas of special interest they may have so as to complement colleagues within the department. Leadership roles would be encouraged, especially in areas of Laboratory liaison or Antibiotic Stewardship, dependent on the interests and experience of the successful applicant.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free Hospital was founded in 1828 to provide free healthcare to those who could not afford medical treatment. The title ‘Royal’ was granted by Queen Victoria in 1837 in recognition of the hospital’s work with cholera victims.

For many years, Royal Free Hospital was the only hospital in London to offer medical services to women. This began a close association with the London School of Medicine for Women, later renamed the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine.

Royal Free Hospital moved to its present site in the mid-1970s, bringing together the old Royal Free Hospital in Gray’s Inn Road with the Lawn Road, New End and Hampstead General hospitals.

In April 1991 the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust became one of the first NHS trusts established under the provisions of the NHS and Community Care Act 1990.

On 1 April 2012 the trust was authorised as a foundation trust, under the name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Royal Free London Foundation Trust, one of the larger acute Trusts in the country is pleased to offer the appointment of a fixed term 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor in Microbiology/Infection. This is a 12 month fixed term position in the first instance with the possibility of extending following this, dependent on departmental needs. The post will cover Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals and associated community services. It will be based at the Barnet Hospital site and the successful applicant will join with four Consultants in Microbiology/Infection and one Clinical Fellow in Microbiology. The successful applicant will participate in the routine clinical work of the Microbiology/Infection and Infection Control departments.

Candidates for the post must have full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) at the time of appointment. They will need to evidence at least four years of full-time postgraduate training, at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Microbiology. They should have post-graduate qualifications in Microbiology and experience working in Microbiology, ideally within the NHS.

The post holder will also be encouraged to develop areas of special interest they may have so as to complement colleagues within the department. Leadership roles would be encouraged, especially in areas of Laboratory liaison or Antibiotic Stewardship, dependent on the interests and experience of the successful applicant.

Person specification

Eligibility

Essential criteria

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Royal Free World Class Values

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
• Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS
• Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council

Desirable criteria

• MRCP
• Higher degree e.g.FRCPath Part 1, MSc or evidence of equivalent qualification
• Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of the contemporary practice of medical Microbiology and Virology
• Applicants shall have completed at least four years’ full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty, or as a fixedterm specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, or shall have equivalent experience and competencies
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques used in Microbiology and Virology

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Infection Control

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Commitment to achieve a high level of clinical expertise in Microbiology and Virology / use of evidence based medicine / awareness of clinical governance

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential criteria

• Commitment to continuous professional development

Others

Essential criteria

• Experience in clinical audits
• Experience in teaching

Desirable criteria

• Experience in research

Covid-19 Vaccination

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Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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