Job summary
To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with infectious disease problems, in an outpatient and inpatient environment. The appointee will join 3 Consultant Infectious Disease Consultants alongside 15 Acute Medicine Consultants. To provide clinical leadership in acute medical patient care between Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine Services or Microbiology.
Main duties of the job
* Delivering a comprehensive in/outpatient service within Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine.
* Diagnosis and treatment of patients with infectious diseases.
* Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegating to and training of your staff.
* Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation, made available under section 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.
* Lead a team providing an agreed service.
* To work with colleagues in other professions within the Infectious Disease/ Acute Medicine field and to contribute a Consultant Medical role to inter-disciplinary work.
* Clinical supervision of junior medical staff based in all Acute Medicine areas
* Specialty triage of patients and safe discharge of patients when appropriate.
* Leading the Trust in areas related to antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship, infection control and pandemic planning.
About us
Our mission is to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people and our goal is to be a world-class centre, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.
Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.
Details
* Date posted: 04 September 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year pa
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 205-7313912-B
* Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Job description
Opportunities also exist in other specialties including General Medicine, Renal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, and Infectious Diseases for candidates with dual accreditation. We are supportive of cross-specialty working and are happy to accommodate specialist clinical interests where feasible. We welcome enquiries from interested candidates about the opportunities available, either prior to or during the interview process.
A detailed job description and main responsibilities are within the attached job description under supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Essential: Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Infectious Diseases (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview). Or in Infectious Disease and Microbiology.
* MRCP or equivalent
* Full GMC Registration
Desirable: Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD; Experience and interest in specialised aspects of infectious diseases to complement colleagues
Experience
* Essential: Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for GMC Specialist Register via CCT (within 6 months of interview) or CESR or European Community Rights; ability to offer expert clinical opinion and take full independent responsibility for patient care.
* Desirable: Infectious diseases experience; higher training in a dedicated specialty training scheme.
Academic Achievements
* Essential: Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making; experience of conducting clinical audit; understanding and applying research methodology.
* Desirable: Teaching experience, research/publications in general or specialist areas.
Management Experience
* Essential: Ability to organise and manage workload; proven departmental development; strategic planning and sound judgment under pressure; ability to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team.
* Desirable: Leadership skills; information technology use; ability to teach; higher teaching qualification.
Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working
* Essential: Knowledge of medical audit, medical education, clinical governance; ability to lead, communicate, liaise, negotiate; optimize service delivery; supervise and mentor trainees and other doctors; competent in basic IT.
* Desirable: Further IT skills.
Personal Attributes
* Essential: Enthusiasm, ability to work under pressure; enquiring and critical approach to work.
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure will be submitted to check for previous convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require UK Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available in the linked guidance.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.
Employer details
Employer: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 6QG
Employer's website: https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk
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