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Job overview

We are pleased to offer this opportunity to work as a Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases at Denmark Hill site of King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a replacement Clinical Fellow post focusing on supporting the Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases services. You will be based at Denmark Hill and be part of a dynamic team of consultants at both Denmark Hill (DH) and the PRUH sites with expertise across a broad range of areas including mycology, critical care, complex surgical specialties, transplantation and infectious diseases as well as London South Specialist Virology Centre at DH.

There is a 1:8 Microbiology on call commitment including weekends.

Main duties of the job

To work under the supervision of the Consultant Microbiologists/Consultant in Infectious Diseases (alongside other Infection trainees and Clinical Fellows) in the provision of clinical, laboratory and other microbiological and infection consult services to King's College Hospital

To work closely with Consultant Microbiologists/Consultant in Infectious Diseases to:

• provide day to day cover for the communication of important results to clinicians
• deal with incoming calls and visits, including ID consults, for clinical advice (and document advise as required)
• discuss, as necessary, serious infections with a Consultant
• ensure that appropriate clinicians and Infection Control Team are made aware of all 'alter organisms' or possible clusters / outbreak of infection

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The provision of a comprehensive clinical Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease service including advice regarding appropriate specimens, involvement in specimen analysis, validation and interpretation of results for transmission to clinicians, and involvement in the management of individual patients through full clinical liaison.

Work with the Infection Control Doctor, the Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead and the King's Infection Prevention and Control Team, the Laboratory Clinical Lead on the audit and control of HCAIs and antimicrobial stewardships at King's.

Provide cover for other Infection Control and Clinical Fellows periods of annual or study leave; reciprocal cover will be provided for the appointee.

Be involved in the training of medical and nursing staff, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists as required. Contribute as required to the teaching of Medical Microbiology/Infectious Disease and Infection Control and AMS to under-graduates and post-graduates.

Please see job description and person specification for full details.

Person specification

Qualifications & Registration

Essential criteria

• Registerable medical qualification
• Permission to work in the UK (i.e. appropriate visa and/or work permit)
• [MRCP] or equivalent.
• Full registration with GMC/GDC with Licence to Practice

Desirable criteria

• Other higher degree or diploma (e.g Diploma of Tropical Medicine)

Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 6 months of experience in a Microbiology, Virology or Infectious Diseases post

Desirable criteria

• Experience in aspects of Medical Microbiology, Infection Control and antimicrobial stewardship
• Experience in Infectious Diseases

Administration, Management & Leadership

Essential criteria

• Experience in day to day organisation of Microbiology, Infection Control services and Infectious Diseases services in a busy Teaching Hospital
• Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams

Desirable criteria

• Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
• Management course and / or qualification

Audit, Quality Improvement, Teaching & Research

Essential criteria

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
• Must have undertaken audit / QI project

Desirable criteria

• Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Medical Microbiology, Infection Control and Antimicrobial stewardship
• Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation
• Teaching skills course / qualification

Personal Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria

• Efective communicator, able to work in a close knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
• Flexible team player, able to cover colleagues' absence when indicated
• Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record or attendance and tidy personal appearance
• Able to demonstration an understanding of King's Values

Desirable criteria

• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills

IMPORTANT

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• To enquire about your application or inform us of any changes in your circumstances, please contact the named person on this advert
• Please provide email addresses for referees where possible
• Please review the documentation on our recruitment microsite, particularly the Trust’s criminal records checking policy
• All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and for ensuring they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
• Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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