Consultant in Microbiology

Job summary

This is a whole time Consultant Medical Microbiologist or Infectious Diseases/ Microbiology Consultant post for the PHW Infection Service to the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. In this role you will join the expanding clinical infection team delivering services to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and supporting the wider Public Health Wales network.

The Role of Clinical Lead for the N Wales Infection Services is currently occupied on an interim basis and could be open to a successful candidate with appropriate experience.

The post holder is managerially accountable to the Executive Director of Health Protection and Screening Services, through the Director of Infection and the Clinical Lead for Infection Services, North Wales. Applicants will be ideally expected to be Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists and/or Member of the Royal College of Physicians.

Main duties of the job

Strategic and professional leadership and communication:

The appointee will ensure a culture of maintenance and continuous improvement of quality. In this role, the appointee will:

Promote multi-professional team working within the department Ensure appropriate communication and team working with other services in the Public Health Wales Trust and with services in the other Trusts, Health Boards, and health communities served by N Wales Infection Services. Contribute to departmental meetings Contribute to service developments and improvements Contribute to developing patient-focused pathways Contribute to clinical audit, review, and planning of services Develop business cases as appropriate Contribute to the development of the service in line with the Public Health Wales Trust Infection Service network objectives and the national and local Pathology Modernisation agenda Consult all sections of the service about changes, including the procurement of equipment Contribute to the developing and strengthening of working relationships with primary/community care providers and commissioners

About us

We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL ATTAINMENTS

Essential

Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview) Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT CCT/ equivalence (ideally in Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases) FRCPath or an equivalent qualification

Desirable

MRCP or an equivalent qualification

SPECIAL APTITUDES AND SKILLS

Essential

Commitment to team working Commitment to career development Self-motivated, proactive, innovative Able to prioritise work and cope with change and uncertainty Oral and written communication skills

Desirable

Strategic thinker Interest and Experience in OPAT Staff Management

INTERESTS

Essential

Experience in medical undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

DISPOSITION

Essential

Able to adapt to situations and handle people of all capabilities and attitudes Effective interpersonal and influencing skills

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential

Must be prepared to reside within reasonable travelling distance of the laboratory, and must be willing to travel to and work at sites necessitated by the role

Desirable

Full driving licence Welsh speaking

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