Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a 10 PA, fixed term, 12 month Locum Consultant post in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology at University Hospital Southampton to commence in August 2024. 

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest Trusts in England providing a wide range of regional and supra-regional specialist clinical services.  In partnership with the University of Southampton the post offers opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and for research. 

The integrated Department of Infection comprises services in Medical Microbiology, Medical Virology, inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention & Control, Antimicrobial Stewardship, OPAT and diagnostic laboratory services in Microbiology and Virology .  UHS hosts the only inpatient ID service in the region and is the designated lead Trust for infection diagnostics for the regional pathology network - Southern Counties Pathology.

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

·         Inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases (ID) activity

·         Clinical Microbiology including participating in the Consultant duty Microbiologist weekly rota and Antimicrobial Stewardship activity

·         Participation in the ID Clinical and Radiology MDTs

·         Participation in the Microbiology out of hours on-call rota (1 in 8) 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

·         MBBS or equivalent

·         MRCP or equivalent

·         FRCPath or equivalent

Full GMC registration

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). 

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Job Reference: MT1198 - This vacancy closes on or before:  27^th June 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent
• Full GMC registration

Desirable criteria

• MD or PhD
• Prizes/Distinctions
• Significant publications in peer reviewed journals
• Within 6 months or CCT in Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology (dual CCT accreditation)

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
• Managing inpatients with suspected and confirmed Infectious diseases
• Providing Microbiology advice to Trust based clinical teams and health care staff in the community
• Microbiology results interpretation and authorisation and close working with Microbiology Laboratory staff
• Participation in audit and clinical governance activity
• Evidence of teaching skills

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of clinical experience in a tertiary centre
• Evidence of service improvement

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Leadership Skills
• Organisation Skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Able to operate under pressure

Desirable criteria

• Management skills
• Awareness of changing structure of NHS

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

http://www.discoversouthampton.co.uk/   Information on Southampton as a place to live and enjoy

https://www.uhs-vle.co.uk/   See what fantastic training and development we have on offer at UHS

http://www.youtube.com/user/SouthamptonHospitals learn about the Trust through visiting our YouTube channel 

Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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