Senior Clinical Fellow - Microbiology

Job description

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who have completed, or are nearing completion of, Internal Medicine Training (IMT). The role is ideally suited to doctors seeking to gain the relevant clinical experience required to apply for Higher Specialty Training (ST3+) in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology in the coming years. Applications are also encouraged from those with relevant, employed clinical fellow or training doctor experience.

The clinical infection service provided at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust provides clinical liaison to onsite services including a combined medical and surgical ICU/ HDU, a large women's and children's department and acute medical and surgical services including an ambulatory care unit providing outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy.

The microbiology laboratory diagnostic services are provided through a pathology network. North West London Pathology (NWLP) provides diagnostic services to patients within Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (Hammersmith, Charing Cross, St. Mary's, Queen Charlotte and Chelsea Hospitals and Western Eye Hospital), Chelsea & Westminster Hospital Foundation Trust, Hillingdon Hospital Trust and associated General Practices covering a population of approximately 2.5 million people. It is currently based in a centralised laboratory at Charing Cross Hospital and is fully ISO accredited.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to participate in the microbiology service with consultant supervision. They will work in close liaison with IPC team and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy team.

There will opportunity to participate in consultant led antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds and attendance at MDTs.

The postholder would be expected to join the microbiology out of hours rota covering both sites at a frequency of 1 in 6.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sitesChelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospitalalong with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We welcome applications for flexible working arrangements, accommodating requests where possible to support our staff and patient needs.

The Trust is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all, regardless of background. Adjustments can be made for disabled candidates. Early application is advised as vacancies may close once sufficient applications are received. If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to participate in the microbiology service with consultant supervision. They will work in close liaison with IPC team and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy team.

There will opportunity to participate in consultant led antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds and attendance at MDTs.

The postholder would be expected to join the microbiology out of hours rota covering both sites at a frequency of 1 in 6.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to participate in the microbiology service with consultant supervision. They will work in close liaison with IPC team and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy team.

There will opportunity to participate in consultant led antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds and attendance at MDTs.

The postholder would be expected to join the microbiology out of hours rota covering both sites at a frequency of 1 in 6.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and License to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support Provider
• Full MRCP, or applicants with MRCP part 1 and/or part 2 and/or awaiting PACES examination will be considered, or equivalent level qualification

Desirable

• Experience in an Infection speciality

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working as a Medical Registrar; or applicants who have completed Core Medical Training (CMT) / Internal Medical Training (IMT) 1 and 2
• General understanding of diagnosis, management and prevention of infections
• Organisational skills
• Problem solving
• Good inter-personal and communications skills
• Computer skills and IT literacy
• Leadership and teaching experience
• Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Desirable

• Prior experience of working in the NHS

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration and License to practice
• MBBS or equivalent
• Advanced Life Support Provider
• Full MRCP, or applicants with MRCP part 1 and/or part 2 and/or awaiting PACES examination will be considered, or equivalent level qualification

Desirable

• Experience in an Infection speciality

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Experience of working as a Medical Registrar; or applicants who have completed Core Medical Training (CMT) / Internal Medical Training (IMT) 1 and 2
• General understanding of diagnosis, management and prevention of infections
• Organisational skills
• Problem solving
• Good inter-personal and communications skills
• Computer skills and IT literacy
• Leadership and teaching experience
• Commitment to multidisciplinary team working
• Commitment to continuing medical education

Desirable

• Prior experience of working in the NHS

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

West Middlesex Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

United Kingdom

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