Job summaryThis is a new post for Specialty Doctor in Microbiology. It is envisaged that this post would be suitable for a doctor with at least 3-5 years of postgraduate experience who would be interested in exploring infection specialities as a career option or for a doctor with specialist microbiology / infection experience overseas looking to work in NHS and gain UK experience.The post holder will be expected to contribute with consultant colleagues and peers to the provision of a Clinical Microbiology/Infectious disease services.Main duties of the jobDuties as appropriate to the grade of the post under the direction of the consultants responsible including:Duty Microbiologist role for clinical adviceSupervision of the laboratory Microbiology service.Supervision of and participation in further processing of specimens and interpretation of results.Authorisation and interpretation of resultsWard rounds and referral service as necessary.Participation in teaching, research, audits as necessary.Attendance by agreement at the Microbiology Clinical/ management Meeting and Clinical Improvement Group (CIG) meetings.Clinical ResponsibilitiesTaking routine clinical calls and communication of critical resultsAttendance at Microbiology antibiotic ward roundsAttendance to Haematology and other MDTsDaily ITU ward rounds with consultant on callAttendance at the Infection prevention and control (IPC) meetingsParticipation in Clinical Grand Round on Wednesday afternoon (expected)Participation in day-to-day Infection Control activitiesParticipation in Infection control meetings, AMS Committee meetings and others as necessaryParticipate in Public Health Duties: liaison with the Regional UKHSA laboratory and UKHSA who will provide support in reporting outbreaks, cluster of cases and any other SI to the appropriate authorities.About usWhy colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.What do we stand for?Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical activities run in a four-weekly rota and the total is 9PA. 1 SPA is allocated for CPD and revalidation purposes. This can be worked flexibly with mutual agreementDirect clinical activities include medical and surgical specialties at both Stoke Mandeville and Wycombe sites, ITU at both sites, Buckingham community hospital, Florence Nightingale Hospice and Amersham Hospital, primary care in Buckinghamshire and Virology and Serology work.PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMBBS or equivalent medical qualificationEligible for registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.oSufficient postgraduate experience and capable of working as a junior doctor.DesirableFRCPath qualificationsEvidence of Work within the NHS within a department of InfectionKnowledgeEssentialAppropriate level of clinical knowledgeKnowledge and application of up to dateEvidence based practiceAppropriate level of Infection Prevention and ControlDesirableBreath of experience outside specialtyExperienceEssentialMinimum 2 years postgraduate experience in Microbiology/Infectious diseasesDesirableExperience in Microbiology/Infectious DiseasesExperience in Infection Prevention and ControlDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS TrustAddressStoke Mandeville HospitalAylesburyHP21 8ALEmployer's websitehttps://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)