Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Pathology, Microbiology
- Gradd
- Speciality Doctor
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 24 mis (24 months fixed term)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 10 sesiwn yr wythnos (40 hrs per week. Expected to participate in the on-call and weekend rota.)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 205-7275679
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Royal Stoke University Hospital
- Tref
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Cyflog
- £59,175 - £95,400 Per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 13/07/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Speciality Doctor in Microbiology
Speciality Doctor
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic microbiology speciality doctor to join our existing team to further develop the clinical microbiology and infection prevention service at the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM). This is a full time (10 PA) 24 month fixed term post which may lead to a substantive position.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The successful applicant will work as part of a team of five Consultant Medical Microbiologists across the NMCPS network providing clinical medical microbiology, antimicrobial management and infection prevention and control services for the Trust, surrounding GPs and wider service users. It is envisaged the posts will allow for the provision of a greater ward presence within the Trusts and to bring expertise in infection management nearer to the point of admission to ensure the appropriate and cost effective use of laboratory services, to strengthen the Trusts antimicrobial stewardship strategy as well as supporting infection prevention and control initiatives.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,700 strong workforces provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) and the County Hospital at Stafford. Our mission to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research. The hospital includes a wide range of specialties as a regional tertiary care centre including Major Trauma, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Infectious Diseases, Renal Medicine, Haematology, Oncology, and with Adult, Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units. The RSUH hospital is located in Stoke-on-Trent in close proximity to the M6, culturally diverse major conurbations and the rural delights of the Peak District National Park are all within easy reach.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this role.
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Mb ChB or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Post graduate degree in Microbiology / Infection or FRCPath Part 1 (Microbiology)
- Registration (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Meini prawf dymunol
- FRCPath or MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
Clinical Experience & Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of training in microbiology or in infection control
- Ability to work at higher specialist trainee level in Microbiology.
- Clinical experience of at least 5 years in medical/ surgical specialties. Evidence of foundation competencies or equivalent and previous clinical work in infectious diseases/ medical microbiology in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice including Good clinical care Good relationships and communication with patients Good working relationships with colleagues Good teaching and training Professional behaviour and probity Delivery of good clinical care Maintaining good medical practice
- Ability to offer appropriate advice for the investigation and management for adult and paediatric infection referrals
- Ability to offer clear comprehensive clinical documentation for all consultations
- Ability to offer safe infection control advice in response to urgent issues
- Ability to follow laboratory and clinical protocols
- Knowledge of UK PHE requirements for notification of infectious diseases
- Understands laboratory quality management and clinical governance
- Experience in clinical audit
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of training in microbiology or in infection control
- Experience of antimicrobial stewardship practices
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues and within a multi disciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Relevant experience in all aspects of Clinical Microbiology and the ability to work at higher specialist trainee level.
- Understands laboratory quality management and clinical governance
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of research or innovative service developments
- Experience of antimicrobial stewardship practices
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with colleagues and within a multi-disciplinary team.
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research. Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.
Management and Administrative Experience:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. Analytical approach to problem solving.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Management Experience Training in medical education
Personal Attributes:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Energy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressure.
- An enquiring and critical approach to work.
- An awareness of current speciality and specific developments, issues and initiatives.
- Supportive
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Caring attitude to patients
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Commitment to training and continuing medical education (CME)
Other requirements:
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Eligibility to work within the UK
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Dr Krishna Banavathi
- Teitl y swydd
- Consultant Microbiologist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr Krishna Banavathi; Lead Consultant Microbiologist; UHNM on 01782 674276 or e-mail [email protected]
Ms Alice Alcock, Infection Sciences Manager and Advanced Laboratory Practitioner; UHNM on 01782 671419 or e-mail [email protected]
Os ydych yn cael problemau'n gwneud cais, cysylltwch â
- Cyfeiriad
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2nd Floor, Springfield Building
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
Staffordshire
ST4 6QG
- Rhif ffôn
- 01782 674595
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust yn Meddygol a Deintyddol neu bob sector