Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Medical Microbiology +/- infectious diseases who is currently included on the Specialty Register with the GMC, or is within 6 months of being awarded GMC specialist registration by CCT to work at the Royal Surrey Hospital.

Applications are invited for this permanent, full-time Consultant Microbiologist (+/- infection control) (10 PAs, of which 8.5 are DCC and 1.5 are SPA). This is a replacement post essential for the continued resilience of the senior clinical team and for the development of clinical microbiology and infection services across in our Trust and pathology network. We are looking for applicants with enthusiasm and drive, who are good communicators and team-workers, who foster productive working relationships with colleagues, and who are committed to patients, their safety and the quality of the services we provide.

We are one of the country's highest-performing, most integrated and most respected NHS Pathology networks. Our focus on clinical excellence means that we are the perfect place for you to progress as a professional. Our friendly, supportive, open culture makes this a unique place to support great patient care. We are proud to be NHS-managed, and are driven to provide the best quality service for our patients. We strive to be an exemplar network for how modernised, innovative pathology services can be delivered for today's NHS.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join the team of two full-time consultant microbiologists already in post, 3.5 WTE IPC nurses, 1.0 WTE antimicrobial pharmacist, 1.0 information and surveillance manager and 0.5 IPC administrator. There are opportunities for flexible working, including from home and at other hospital sites in the network.

BSPS serves six hospitals across five NHS Trusts: Ashford and St Peter's Hospital, Frimley Park Hospital, Wexham Park Hospital, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Royal Berkshire Hospital and East Surrey Hospital.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Job responsibilities
We are looking for a colleague with FRCPath or equivalent higher degree and who has wide experience in clinical and diagnostic microbiology and infection management. Applications are welcome from candidates with microbiology or joint microbiology/infectious disease training.

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role.

It is highly recommended that prospective candidates take the opportunity to come and visit the Trust.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Microbiology (or relevant specialty) via Portfolio Pathway or CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date)
• MBBS or equivalent
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Educational Supervisor qualification
• Appraisal qualification
• MRCP or show evidence of equivalent qualification
• DTM&H, DipHIC or other relevant diplomas

Experience

• Knowledge and skills of all aspects of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control
• Clinical training and experience in Medical Microbiology and Infection Control

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).