Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Microbiology

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you'll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' heading. So that you're even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you'll need to take time to read the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how 'we care for you as you care for others'. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you'll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• Medical Degree
• At least 3 years equivalent of postgraduate medical training
• Experience of working in clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of audit and evidence of active participation in audit
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and importance of research and evidence of active participation in research.

Desirable criteria

• MRCP or MRCPath or MSC/Diploma in Microbiology
• Previous experience in medical microbiology or infection specialty

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Full Registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council

Academic Achievements

Desirable criteria

• Research & Publications

Skills

Essential criteria

• Organisational skills
• Communication skills
• Team working skills

Knowlegde

Essential criteria

• Demonstrates knowledge of the contemporary practice of medical microbiology
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of importance and impact of infection on clinical practice
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory techniques related to microbiology

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