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Job overview
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are looking to appoint a 12 month fixed term NHS Locum Consultant to join the Microbiology team of three Consultants working across site at all Trust sites.
The post is full time - 10 PAs (less than full time will be considered) and is based at Southport Hospital. Agile working will be considered.
There is a Category A on-call requirement – Currently 1 in 6.
Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practice with the General Medical Council at the time of application.
Interview date to be confirmed.
Main duties of the job
There are opportunities to build the clinical service through Antimicrobial Stewardship, taking on the lead role with contributions towards Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Service, Multidisciplinary Team meetings and additional ward presence.
Our Pathology Service provides Pathology for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as well as the surrounding community.
Each year the laboratory performs over 6.5 million tests, dealt with by medical, scientific, clerical and support staff in Biochemistry and Immunology (UKAS ID 8871), Cellular Pathology (8908), Haematology and Transfusion (8864) and Microbiology (8857).
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, the existing Consultant Microbiologists, and the Clinical Director within 3 months of the commencement date.
Depending on the demands of the service, and the flexible work patterns of Medical Microbiologists, time may be spent between infection control and clinical microbiology.
Working for our organisation
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals. From 1 July, we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of around 9,000 across 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals. The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
* CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
* SAFETY that is of the highest standards
* COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
* SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
* PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
* Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
* Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
* Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities and requirements essential for this role please refer to the ‘supporting documents’ heading and review the job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including a proposed job plan.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
£338 million investment has re-built and modernised both Whiston and St Helens Hospitals, resulting in modern facilities for the treatment and care of patients. The hospitals include 887 inpatient beds with state-of-the-art CT and MRI facilities on both sites. The DEXA scanner is located at St Helens Hospital.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9,000 across 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals. The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
As a Trust, our aim is to provide a high-quality service to all patients. We strive to meet the best standards for professional care whilst being sensitive and responsive to the needs of individual patients. Our valued workforce is recognised for their unique skills and talents with our teams of experts winning national awards on a regular basis.
Whiston Hospital
Whiston Hospital is a busy teaching hospital providing a comprehensive range of acute Medical and Surgical Services, Emergency Services, Maternity Services, Paediatrics and Medicine for Older People. The Regional Burns and Plastic Surgery Units are also based on this site. There is a Critical Care Unit consisting of ICU, HDU, CCU and an onsite Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. The stroke consultants deliver 24/7 thrombolysis to eligible patients presenting with acute stroke. There is a 30-bed Stroke Unit which accommodates both acute stroke patients and those with rehabilitation needs.
St Helens Hospital
St Helens Hospital is an Ambulatory Care Centre providing Intermediate Care and Day Surgery. Rheumatology, Dermatology and Diabetes services are based on this site and within easy reach of other acute specialties at Whiston Hospital.
Southport Hospital
Southport Hospital is a General Hospital that includes adults’ accident and emergency services, intensive care, and a range of medical and surgical specialties. There is also an outpatients’ service. The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre at Southport hospital provides specialist care for spinal patients from across the North West, North Wales, and the Isle of Man.
The hospital, which replaced the Southport General Infirmary and the Southport Promenade Hospital, opened in September 1988.
Ormskirk Hospital
Ormskirk Hospital is a General Hospital and provides women’s and children’s services, including accident and emergency services, surgery, and maternity care.
The hospital provides these services for patients living across West Lancashire, Southport, and Formby.
Life in Merseyside and West Lancashire
Merseyside, which includes the great city of Liverpool, is within easy reach of North Wales, the Lake District and the Peak District and provides an interesting mix of rural and urban life.
Distance to Liverpool City Centre:
From Whiston Hospital – 13.3 miles
From St Helens Hospital – 15 miles
From Southport Hospital – 19.9 miles
From Ormskirk Hospital – 18.1 miles
Distance to Manchester City Centre:
From Whiston Hospital – 26.6 miles
From St Helens Hospital – 27.7 miles
From Southport Hospital – 42.4 miles
From Ormskirk Hospital – 35.4 miles
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration at the time of application
* FRCPath or equivalent medical qualification
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
* MRCP or equivalent medical qualification
* MD/PhD or equivalent medical qualification
Knowledge & Experience
* Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in relevant specialty
* Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
* Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
* Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
* Experience of teaching
* Knowledge of the principles of research
* Experience of teaching undergraduates
* Experience of supervising trainee pathologists
* Evidence of involvement in research
Skills
* Broad range of IT skills
* Knowledge of evidence-based practice
* Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
* Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, pathology colleagues and support staff
* Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions
* Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff
* Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a Consultant
* Ability to practise independently as a Consultant
* Ability to take responsibility and show evidence of leadership
* Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
* Awareness of personal limitations
Other
* Ability to be a flexible team member
* Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
* Meets professional health requirements
* Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
* Full driving licence
* Ability to organise and manage people and resources
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.
Given sometimes we receive a high volume of applications to work for us, please be aware that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated should a sufficient number of applications be received from which a shortlist can be confirmed. Therefore, you are advised to apply at your earliest convenience.
The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. We always aim for continuous improvement in our practice.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. We are grounded in the belief that diversity enhances our collective strength, fostering innovation and excellence within our workforce. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we commit to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
If you are having difficulty completing an online application, or require any disability reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact Recruitment@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
We also commit to offering an interview to all armed forces veterans who meet the minimum criteria for the job (the essential criteria) listed in the personal specification. If you wish to apply under this Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this on the online application form.
The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager. No equality information is shared at any time during the recruitment process with the recruiting manager or other people involved in the decision-making process.
The equality monitoring information you provide is used in the following situations: to review our recruitment practices; where a job is limited to a specific person to verify their eligibility to apply; and to offer disability reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship.
eVisa Update
For successful candidates on selected work and study visa routes, who have completed and paid for their applications will no longer receive a visa vignette in passport as evidence of their permission to enter the UK. Instead, you will be issued with an eVisa only, which is accessed by creating a UKVI account. Before travelling to the UK, we advise applicants to:
* Understand how to generate an eVisa share code
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note if applicable, applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.
If you have not already done so, you are therefore encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service to which a small annual fee applies.
Flexible Working
We actively support flexible working patterns throughout MWL. Changes made to the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook mean that:
* All employees have the right to request flexible working from day one of employment.
* There is no limit on the number of requests they can make.
* Employees have the right to make requests, have them considered, regardless of the reason.
At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we will consider requests for flexible working. We would also encourage you to discuss flexible working options at interview stage.
Working for Team MWL
Staff recognition is important; we offer performance reviews and appraisals, and recognise staff through Employee of the Month. We provide a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a range of services.
The Trust is non-smoking across all sites. Failure to follow this rule could lead to disciplinary action. For more information, see the Smoke Free NHS website.
You must ensure that your application, including personal statements and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.
The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated and will check all applications against AI detection software.
Additional Information
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are We are KIND, We are OPEN, We are INCLUSIVE. An applicant guide to help and support you can be found in the supporting documents.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.
Contact
Name: Dr Madhur Vardhan, Job title: Consultant Microbiologist, Email: madhur.vardhan@sthk.nhs.uk, Telephone: 0151 430 1831
All applicants are invited to visit the Trust prior to short-listing or interview.
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