Consultant in Infectious Diseases

Clinical position

JOB SUMMARY

Main area: Infectious Diseases
Grade: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (On call rota)
Employer: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Closing date for acpplications 15/06/2025 23:59 GMT
Interview date: 23/06/2025 (tentative date, TBC)


JOB OVERVIEW

Manchester University Foundation Trust (MFT) is delighted to invite applicants for two permanent Infection Consultant positions to work with the Infection teams based at the Infectious Disease Managed Single Service (ID MSS).
We are looking to appoint two enthusiastic and dynamic colleagues who will work well within the infection teams and offer flexibility around delivery of Infection services across the MFT footprint. Consultants with a CCT or CESR in Infectious Diseases (with Microbiology/Virology/GIM) are invited to apply, as are those who are due to CCT/CESR within 6 months of applying for these posts.


MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The ID MSS is comprised of the Specialised Regional Infectious Diseases Centre (SRIDC) based at North Manchester General Hospital (NMGH) and Wythenshawe Hospital and is managed via the Division of Medicine at North Manchester General Hospital, MFT.
The IDMSS formed in August 2023 as a result of a merger between the ID services at NMGH and Wythenshawe Hospital, creating one of the largest ID services in the UK. The aim of one single service is to provide high quality, standardised infection care aligned with national standards, while ensuring equity of care across the city of Manchester and increasing access to research for patients and staff.
These consultant positions offer the exciting opportunity for colleagues to work with the Infectious Diseases team across the MFT sites, with the majority of work delivered at Wythenshawe and NMGH, providing the opportunity for involvement in a wide range of clinical infection services, as well as the potential for the development of specialist areas of interest and research


WORKING FOR OUR ORGANISATION

MFT is England’s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn and is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating the most exceptional integrated health and social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals and community services from across Manchester, Trafford and beyond, we champion collaborative working and transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’re proud to be one of the major academic research centres and education providers in England and Research and Innovation is the heart of all we do, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. We’re also excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable and tackling climate change.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Join us and you’ll work with some of the best people in the NHS, thriving in a Trust united in its values, purpose and commitment to our patients and a drive for continual innovation and improvement.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading https://www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Manchester/Crumpsall/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Infectious_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases-v7192884?_ts=20263
So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

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PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria
Inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) for Infectious Diseases or Medical Microbiology
Applicants who are not UK-trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT (in Infectious Diseases) and be eligible for registration on the GMC specialist register
MRCP or an equivalent qualification
FRCPath or equivalent (for microbiology related roles)

Desirable criteria
Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to infection work, eg MSc, research degree, management qualifications

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
Commitment to team working
Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service
Able to offer expert opinion and deal with a range of problems
Commitment to career development
Self-motivated, proactive, innovative
Practical experience in facilitating change

Desirable criteria
Experience working as an ID consultant.
Staff management and training
Scientific publications, presentation at conferences, seminars, etc
Research experience

SKILLS

Essential criteria
Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Understanding of clinical governance, audit and Quality Improvement
Experience in medical education: undergraduate and postgraduate

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential criteria
Ensures delivery of a quality service
Able to implement policies and plans
Effectively uses and allocates resources
Able to prioritise work, and work well against a background of change and uncertainty.
Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others
Reviews and manages progress.
Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, other clinical services and stakeholders
Adaptable to situations, can work with and interact with people of all capabilities and attitudes
Accountable for performance of self and others
Self-motivated, pro-active, and innovative. High standards of professional probity
Empowers others to take responsibility.
Able to develop and recognise the performance of others

OTHER

Essential criteria
Strong IT Skills

Dr Leann Johnson, Clinical Director ID MSS

Manchester

United Kingdom

Permanent

Full-time

Salary

Infectious Diseases

Accredited medical specialist

English

Excellent

Infectious Diseases Managed Single Service
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Yes

Yes

Ms

Dr

Johnson

Leann

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Director of the Infectious Diseases MSS

Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB

United Kingdom

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
15/06/2025 23:59 GMT

MORE INFO: https://www.nhsjobs.com/job/UK/Manchester/Crumpsall/Manchester_University_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Infectious_Diseases/Infectious_Diseases-v7192884?_ts=20263

LINK TO SUBMIT THE APPLICATION:
https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7192884?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9005