Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for two candidates to join our Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, & Infection Prevention and Control team.

This is a new post to strengthen our existing Infection team. The post holder will join an existing team of 7(5.7 WTE) consultants working at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust sites.

It is anticipated that the post holder will work with the existing Consultants in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology to provide a high quality clinical, laboratory and infectious diseases consult service at Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex Hospitals. The post holder is also expected to take on the role of Infection Prevention and Control doctor for the Chelsea site.

The appointed individual is expected to uphold the Trust values to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care to our patients across the Trust.

Applicants must be registered medical practitioners and on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK.

Any candidate who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role: Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, is detailed within the attached job description.

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 sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along 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 are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

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 responsibilities
The main duties of the role: Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, is detailed within the attached job description.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• CCT in ID/Medical Microbiology (or within six months of CCT) or on the Specialist Register.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Fellow Royal College of Pathologists FRC Path or prior equivalent experience.
• Previous QIP experience.

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD or MD.
• Research experience

Experience
Essential

• Broad experience in ID/ Microbiology/ Infection Prevention and Control
• Teaching experience / willingness to teach medical, nursing & other staff
• Experience of audit / clinical research
• Understanding of the NHS and its organisation

Desirable

• Undertaken a management course
• Completed publications in appropriate journal(s)

Skills and knowledge
Essential

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Commitment to work with other consultants and members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness and ability to participate in the on-call rota
• Commitment to the achievement of Government and Trust targets

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of working with EPR systems
• Knowledge and experience of working with Lab Information Management systems

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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities.