Consultant in Infection

5 months ago

Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This post is for a full-time Consultant in Infection (Consultant with Specialist training in Microbiology and CCT in microbiology or Combined Infection Training or joint CCT in infectious diseases and microbiology or equivalent) to work within an evolving Infection Service based in the Department of Pathology at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR).

The Consultants offer a 24-hour advisory service to clinicians and other clients of the service. The size and nature of the Trust inevitably means that this is a busy and demanding role, involving response to numerous telephone requests for advice, ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings and clinical liaison, both ward-and telephone-based.

Participation in the joint ward round with the Antimicrobial Pharmacist and rounds on other specialist unit’s e.g. critical care, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Nephrology, will be agreed among the consultants according to personal interest & may rotate between the consultants with mutual agreement. Currently some of the ward rounds and MDTs are taking place through Microsoft Teams.

Tuberculosis (TB) service-There is scope for being involved with the delivery of the TB service. Discussions are underway with the Respiratory Division regarding the involvement of Microbiology in the delivery of the TB service.

This clinical advisory service will involve a 1 in 6 rota for out-of-hours cover

(including weekends and Bank Holidays).

The post holder will also answer any OPAT related queries which may occur

whilst on call.

**The post holder will**:
Provide direct input to patients, contribute to Renal and Paediatrics Multidisciplinary teams and lead the co-ordination of care of patients within Preston and Chorley Hospitals.

Be involved in the management of patients on the OPAT service.

Be involved in the Undergraduate Teaching of medical students.

Be involved in the clinical supervision of Higher Specialist Scientific Training.

Participate in the Infection Service Consultant on-call rota for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with additional cover during colleague’s absence.

Assume a continuous commitment for care of patients, even if employed less than full-time and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods.

Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development.

Develop links with General Practitioners operating in the area.

The Microbiology Laboratory at Royal Preston Hospital was built in 1989 is situated in the Department of Pathology at Royal Preston Hospital. It is accredited for its clinical work by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (Excluding Andrology).

Equipment includes BactAlert Blood Culture System, Vitek 2 organism identification and antibiotic sensitivity testing system, Maldi-Tof mass spectrometer for organism identification and UF5000i urine analysers. in bacteriology.

In virology, a range of molecular testing is undertaken using three Roche cobas 4800 automated extraction platforms, the Hologic Panther and Cepheid GeneXpert. Automated serological analysis is performed with the Roche Cobas e601 analyser for high volume screening supported by Diasorin Liaison XL for other investigations.

The Department is accredited for the training of BMS staff and is approved for the training of medically qualified Microbiologists.

Specialist Trainees of appropriate experience participate in the rota at a level

compliant with European Working Time Directive and are always supervised by a

named consultant. Currently this means that on occasions, the consultant will be

second on-call, supporting the Specialist Trainee who is first on-call.

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

- What we can offer
- Job Plan/On-call Requirements
- The Team

  • Consultant in Infection

    5 months ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary This post is for a full-time Consultant in Infection (Consultant with Specialist training in Microbiology and CCT in microbiology or Combined Infection Training or joint CCT in infectious diseases and microbiology or equivalent) to work within an evolving Infection Service based in the Department of Pathology at Lancashire Teaching...

  • Consultant in Infection Control Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Consultant in Infection to join our team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert advice on infection prevention and control, as well as contributing to the development of policy and guidelines to support the delivery of high-quality...

  • Infection Control Specialist

    1 month ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom National Locums Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Infection Control Specialist to join our team at a hospital in North England. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a comprehensive clinical microbiology, virology, and infection prevention and control service to UHP and other users of the service.Key Responsibilities:Provision of a clinically orientated...

  • Infection Control Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant in Infection to join our team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our Infection Service, you will play a vital role in providing expert advice and guidance to clinicians and other stakeholders.Main ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be...

  • Infection Control Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant in Infection to join our team at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our Infection Service, you will play a vital role in providing expert advice and guidance to clinicians and other stakeholders on infection prevention and control.Key...

  • Clinical Lead in Infection Control

    2 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Consultant in Infection to join our Infection Service based in the Department of Pathology at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a 24-hour advisory service to clinicians and other clients of the service, including response to numerous...

  • Infection Prevention Specialist in Medical Microbiology

    2 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is a challenging 12-month fixed-term full-time position for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR), based at Royal Preston Hospital.As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will work under Consultant supervision to provide medical microbiology services. Your educational supervisor will be a...

  • Medical Microbiology Consultant

    6 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Transformation Unit Full time

    Job OverviewThis is a fixed term full-time post for 12 months as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology, working within an evolving Infection Service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will work under the supervision of a nominated Consultant and participate in providing medical microbiology...

  • Senior Clinical Fellow in Microbiology

    5 months ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    This is a fixed term full time 12-month post for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology to work within an evolving Infection Service based in the Department of Pathology at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR), based at Royal Preston Hospital. As a Senior Clinical Fellow you will have a Consultant in the directorate nominated...

  • Consultant Psychiatrist

    3 weeks ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Priory Group Full time

    Consultant Psychiatrist - Acute Reference PRI96831 Location Priory Hospital Preston, Rosemary Lane, Bartle, Preston, PR4 0HB Priory Group Division Healthcare Salary Competitive Hours 15 Vacancy Type Permanent - Part Time Job Advert Role Description The Priory Hospital Preston has established an excellent...

  • Senior Medical Microbiologist

    2 days ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Senior Clinical Fellow in MicrobiologyLancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow to join our Infection Service based in the Department of Pathology at Royal Preston Hospital.This is a fixed term full-time post for 12 months. As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will participate in providing medical microbiology...

  • Senior Clinical Fellow in Microbiology

    4 days ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary This is a fixed term full time post for 12-months for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology, to work within an evolving Infection Service based in the Department of Pathology at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR),based at Royal Preston Hospital. As a Senior Clinical Fellow, you will have a Consultant in...

  • Consultant Psychiatrist

    6 months ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Priory Group Full time

    Consultant Psychiatrist - Acute Reference PRI92147 Location Priory Hospital Preston, Rosemary Lane, Bartle, Preston, PR4 0HB Priory Group Division Healthcare Salary Competitive Hours 15 Vacancy Type Permanent - Part Time Job Advert Role Description The Priory Hospital Preston has established an excellent...

  • Consultant Plastic Surgery

    5 months ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Applicants are invited for the post of a Consultant Plastic Surgeon. This is a full-time permanent post. This post will play an active role in the delivery of the Plastic Surgery in general Head and Neck and Microvascular reconstruction service for the Directorate. You will be providing direct input to patients; contribute to multi-disciplinary teams and...

  • Medical Receptionist

    6 months ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Park View Surgery Full time

    **JOB TITLE: RECEPTIONIST/ADMINISTRATOR** **REPORTS TO: Deputy Manager/Practice Manager** **Job summary**: **Experience working within general practice essential** The purpose of the role is to: - Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone -...

  • Expert Mental Health Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Priory Full time

    Job Advert Role DescriptionThe Priory Hospital Preston has a strong reputation for providing calm and recovery-focused residential treatment for individuals with mental health difficulties. The hospital has an experienced team of mental health professionals and support staff, which includes consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses.We are seeking a...

  • First Response Emergency Care Level 4

    5 months ago

    Preston, United Kingdom ER Systems Global Full time

    The post holder will: - The post holder will operate a four on, four off pattern. - The post holder will operate on 12 hour shifts. - Undertake the assessment of clinical and personal requirements for a specified range of patient conditions, ensuring accurate recording of patient observations, interventions, and therapies, as detailed in their scope of...

  • Dispenser

    7 months ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Riverside Medical Centre Full time

    **DUTIES**: Work with the Dispensary and Clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures. Dispense medication and produce blister pack medications. Process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines. Processing prescriptions in line with...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    5 months ago

    Preston, United Kingdom TotallyPLC Full time

    **About the Role*** As a Healthcare Assistant for Totally Group, you will be supporting our patients in a clinical setting and providing chaperoning duties during consultations. Assisting patients with moving and handling, mobilisation and ensuring the patient is physically comfortable during procedures. This is an entry level role and no previous...

  • Health Care Assistant

    5 months ago

    Preston, United Kingdom Swift Healthcare Staffing Solutions Full time

    **Agency Care Assistant** **£11.50 - £16.80 per hour including Holiday Pay!** **Please note - this role is to work in and around the Freckleton area.** An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our temporary care agency - Swift are recruiting dedicated and compassionate Care Assistants to join our excellent team within Freckleton, providing outstanding...