Job summary

We are looking for a Consultant in Infectious Diseases and GiM to join our professorial unit of 12 Infection specialists (comprising ID physicians and microbiologists) in Brighton.

This vacancy arises in response to the expansion of our Infection service, our recent designation as a Specialist Regional Infectious Diseases Centre and the need to reinforce the resilience and responsiveness of our Infection services in the longer term.

You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic individual with accreditation in both ID and GiM. Our clinical activity is based across two principal sites: the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton and the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Haywards Heath (UHS East). UHS East is the hub for infectious diseases services for Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

Main duties of the job

This is a full-time post attracting 10 PAs . We are looking for applicants with expertise in delivering an integrated Infection service comprising: ongoing inpatient care of patients with infections, outpatient ID services, running a rapid access infectious diseases (RAID) clinic, infection consults, provision of infection advice to regionally affiliated NHS Trusts and local GPs as part of our SRIDC role, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical research.

The post-holder will also provide weekend cover for the ID wards and endocrinology wards ( on a rotational basis, but there will be no requirement, unless the post-holder so wishes, for participation in the acute medical take.

You will be an enthusiastic and dynamic clinician who places a strong emphasis on continuity of care and will demonstrate a commitment to an integrated approach to diagnostic problem-solving. We contribute widely to NIHR research studies and all consultants are encouraged to take on PI roles in studies on the infection portfolio. We also encourage each other to develop our own clinical research and opportunities exist to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research projects through our partner universities.

About us

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core clinical duties of the post are in Infectious Diseases and GiM. Duties are shared with the other consultants in the Department. We are committed collectively together with our Microbiology colleagues, to delivering a unified clinical infection service, covering the diagnostic laboratory and all clinical infection duties. Consultants all contribute depending on their skills and accreditation. Therefore, the ultimate responsibilities of the post would be dependent on the appointed individual.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

oBasic medical degree oPostgraduate medical diploma (MRCP or equivalent) oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Infectious Diseases or eligibility for acquiring the same within 6 months of the date of the AAC, or equivalent qualification from outside the EU (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oCCT in General Internal Medicine or eligibility for acquiring the same within 6 months of the date of the AAC, or equivalent qualification from outside the EU (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC) oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

oHigher Degree oQualification in Medical Education (Certificate, Diploma, Masters) oCurrent ALS certification

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential

oRelevant clinical experience including at least 6 years post-graduate experience in Infection.

Desirable

oPostgraduate experience of working in Intensive Care or High Dependency Medicine

Knowledge

Desirable

oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential

oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable

oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Teaching Skills

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

Research experience Publications Prizes and honours

Career progression & Personal Attributes

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written