Locum Consultant Microbiologist

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Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) are looking to recruit a forward-thinking and motivated consultant microbiologist to join our microbiology team delivering our clinical microbiology and virology services to BHRUT and other users within the local area. The posts present an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians with comprehensive understanding of microbiology to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months to cover maternity absence.

Applicants are encouraged from individuals wishing to take on the additional responsibility of Clinical Lead Microbiology and or Clinical Director Pathology, with additional responsibility allowances for these posts.

The Pathology Clinical Director is a senior leadership role providing leadership and direction to the pathology directorate consisting of multiple clinical services/ laboratories located across Queen’s and King George Hospitals, and other satellite sites.

The Clinical Director will work in the pathology directorate with a dedicated General Manager to lead the pathology team and deliver all objectives as agreed by the Clinical Group Director, with a particular focus on providing high quality, safe, well-governed, productive and cost-effective services which support the Trust in delivering its strategic objectives.

Main duties of the job

Locum Consultant Microbiologist

Typical duties include Clinical Microbiology/Infection consultations, liaison & advice, daily infection ward rounds, laboratory bench rounds, report authorisation, infection prevention & control liaison, antimicrobial stewardship activities/ward rounds as part of the Microbiology/ Infection team, under the supervision of a duty consultant.

It is expected that the successful candidate will participate in the on call Microbiology duties during the post.

The appointee will be expected to attend and actively participate in Departmental and other teaching sessions. It is expected that the appointee will assist with the teaching of undergraduate medical students and postgraduate junior doctors. This post provides a broad experience in the clinical management of Infection. Previous appointees have progressed from this post to further their careers in Infection Specialty roles.

Working for our organisation

We’re an organisation that is getting better and betterand ourimprovements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We’re no longer in special measures ; we’ve opened two new theatres at our Elective Surgical Hub in King George Hospital (KGH); and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, has been named the top CEO by the Health Service Journal.

We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 330,000 people visiting them last year. We’re campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen’s and get rid of corridor care.

These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week and are providing an extra 88,000 scans a year.

The majority of our 8,000 staff – who come from 146 different countries – live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes . We’re proud to be a London Living Wage employer.

We’re looking forward to introducing an electronic patient record that will be transformative for our staff and beneficial for our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Laboratories (Microbiology / Virology and Serology)

The BHRUT Microbiology Laboratory serves the two Trust hospital sites, primary care and external commissioners, local general practices and primary care trusts, as well as the local Mental Health Trust and smaller nursing homes in the district. General bacteriology, mycology, faecal parasitology, and mycobacteriology are based at Queens Hospital, with serology and molecular services including chlamydia and Covid-19 testing at the King George Hospital site.

The laboratory operates a 7-day service with a standard working day (0900-1700) Monday-Friday with laboratory presence until 21:00hrs. Normal working hours of 0900-1700 apply at weekends and bank holidays. Out of hours laboratory service is provided by on-call microbiology state registered Biomedical Scientist staff.

With regard to health protection matters which have a wider community implication, the Trust reports to the Northeast and North Central London HPT. Referrals for specialist microbiology services are currently made to several laboratories including those at Barts Health, Colindale Centre for Infection, Manchester, and Cambridge.

The laboratory participates in all relevant external quality assurance (EQA) schemes. It has full UKAS accreditation to ISO15189 (2012).

Activity

We deal with 691000 requests per year of which approximately 40% are from General Practice.

· Act as a role model for compassionate and inclusive leadership and take personal responsibility for obtaining feedback on self, and ensuring all managers and staff within the directorate are trained in EDI.

· Ensure that there is a specific commitment to deliver equality and inclusiveness in all aspects of service line activity including service provision and recruitment, development and management of staff.

· Take an operational leadership role in improving culture at service line level, delivering key actions as agreed.

· Cultivate a safe working environment where there is regular opportunity to hear and act on staff experience feedback and deliver on the plans to improve experience.

· Have difficult conversations and manage performance around behaviour effectively.

· Lead on obtaining staff feedback via different mechanisms i.e., staff survey.

· Ensure there are regular walkabouts scheduled to meet and be known to our staff.

· Clearly share an ambitious vision and goals actively aligning all teams through proactive use of the BHRUT appraisal process.

· Work in partnership with Trade Unions and professional bodies to ensure the smooth running of services, including instigating early discussions with staff side on all organisational change/projects affecting staff.

· Actively challenge discriminatory behaviour and where there is discriminatory behaviour taking place, take the appropriate action.

· Individuals who not only recognise the importance of diverse perspectives and beliefs but also actively contribute to a positive team culture. This entails treating everyone with kindness, regardless of differences, and creating an environment where all voices are heard and respected.

Clinical / operational responsibilities

The laboratory operates a 7-day service with a standard working day (0900-1700) Monday-Friday with laboratory presence until 21:00hrs. Normal working hours of 0900-1700 apply at weekends and bank holidays. Out of hours laboratory service is provided by on-call microbiology state registered Biomedical Scientist staff.

· Clinical microbiology & infection consultations, ward liaison and provision of advice. There will be laboratory induction period for approximately 2 weeks depending on previous experience.

· Participation in infection ward rounds (Bacteraemia, ITU/HDU ward round, MRU and C. diff) and MDTs (Haematology, Diabetic Foot, Orthopaedic)

· As required and after discussion with duty Microbiologist, prescribe or amend antimicrobial prescriptions accordingly.

· Authorisation of microbiology laboratory reports under supervision of a consultant microbiologist

· Antimicrobial stewardship activities: ward round/ audit/ development of guidance

· The post holder will have the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills, knowledge and attitudes related to clinical and laboratory microbiology, including virology.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Appropriate Clinical Training and wide experience in Clinical Microbiology/ Virology and Infection Control
• FRCPath or equivalent
• MSc Medical Microbiology
• Experience of Educational Supervision, teaching skills or qualifications, developing Infection/Microbiology teaching and training programmes

Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.

We believe that providing the highest quality of care, is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.

Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.

All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g. High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.

To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you canprovide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.

All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail, please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.

Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.

Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.

In line with UKVI guidelines BHRUT is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions.

We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.

Unfortunately due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.

If you have not received a response within 3 weeks of the closing date of an advert, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business or take smoking breaks. Second hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes (“vaping”) may be used outside hospital buildings.

We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

There’s never been a better time to join the team. Apply online now.

We have a wide range of flexible, temporary and part-time opportunities.

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