Consultant Microbiologist

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic medical degree
• FRCPath or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. - If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology +/- Infectious Diseases or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. - If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree

Knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential criteria

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of managerial skills:

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable criteria

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

Bank Workers: Bank workers are welcome to apply for any of our vacancies but please note if you are successful at interview there will be a delay in confirming a start date due to the Trust's current financial controls.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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