Fixed Term Consultant in Infectious Disease

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom North Bristol NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

The Infectious Disease and Microbiology departments in Bristol are seeking a Locum Consultant in Infectious Disease and Microbiology to start as soon as possible. Applicants must be accredited in Infectious Disease with Microbiology

This post is a locum funded for the purposes of extending our successful infection virtual ward service across the whole of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. It will run until at least April 2026.

We are seeking individuals who will bring enthusiasm, teamwork, flexibility and innovation to a growing, rapidly evolving department. Post-holders would be required to work in close partnership with our allied departments and those with academic and educational interests are particularly welcome. There are strong links with the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be based in the ID department at Southmead Hospital but work across ID and microbiology in the region's different healthcare organisations (including the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital- both run by University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS FT). Southmead is the regional centre for major trauma, neurosciences, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. Microbiology services are delivered by Severn Infection Sciences, a collaboration between the trust and UKHSA. The laboratory is based at Southmead and provides diagnostics services for North Bristol, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospital Trust, Bath.

About us

The Dept of Infectious Disease service comprises 7 consultants delivering care on a dedicated ward and consults to specialities across North Bristol NHS Trust. There are 6 lobbied isolation rooms. We are the regional centre for the inpatient management multi-drug resistant TB and have been commissioned as a high consequence infectious disease centre (HCID, launching in mid-2024). We run outpatient services for all aspects of infection including TB, and travel. The Dept of Microbiology comprises 9 consultants delivering diagnostic and consult microbiology services across NBT and at Weston General Hospital, including involvement in a number of specialist MDTs. In addition there are 3 virology and 2 mycology consultants based in Infection Sciences.

Recently named the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times ("cool, classy and supremely creative"), Bristol is a vibrant city with a rich maritime history. Famed for bridges, balloons, boats and Banksy, there are also great schools, theatres, zoos, a diverse food and drink scene, museums, beautiful parks and stunning architecture. Somerset, the Southwest coast and Bristol Airport are minutes away and there are fast transport links to Wales and London.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The appointees job plan will involve covering the ID on call rota, ward, clinics and microbiology services across the different sites. The on-call has a 1 in 6 weekend/bank holiday ward round and consults commitment and a requirement to be available for out of hours telephone advice when on call. The rota will include HCID patients when launched later in the year which may require attendance at site out of hours at short notice. There is no involvement in acute medical on call, nor the microbiology on call service

Person Specification

Qualifications And Registration

Essential

Specialist registrars that do not hold a CCT must be due to be awarded one within 6 months of the interview date. Must have CCT in Infectious diseases with either General Medicine or Microbiology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment Maintain Full registration with the GMC. MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification Dip HIV med , PhD, DTM&H

Training And Experience

Essential

Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Experience of running an ID inpatient ward. Training in prevention diagnosis and treatment of infective conditions.

Desirable

Experience in Infection Control/Decontamination Experience in the management, organisation and delivery of OPAT services. Managing complex TB and HIV cases.

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential

Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues. Knowledge of political context within which we operate. Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams and across organisations Experience in audit and quality improvement Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Desirable

Demonstration of involvement in directorate management Completion of a general management course or programme.

Research, Teaching, Publications

Essential

Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Able to be educational supervisor for infection trainees. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Proven teaching ability.

Desirable

Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Ability to teach effectively Proven track record in research.

Personal Requirements ( Communication Leadership Skills, Flexibility)

Essential

Ability to work independently as well as part of the Directorates. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole. Good written communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. Ability to lead a team and form effective harmonious working relationships within and between teams. Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.

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