Consultant Microbiologist

Job overview

We are looking to recruit an outstanding, forward thinking and motivated consultant microbiologist to join our microbiology team delivering our clinical microbiology and virology services. The post presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with comprehensive understanding of microbiology to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.

The appointee will, together with clinical microbiology colleagues be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical microbiology, virology, antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and infection prevention and control service to the Trust, and other users of the service including GPs and UKHSA.

The appointee will conduct report validation across all aspects of the microbiology service, ward and clinical liaison daily including critical care liaison and supporting the Speciality Doctor when required. Daily liaison with BMS staff, Infection Prevention and Control staff, and other Consultant Microbiology staff is expected, and ICD cover when the usual ICD is on leave. There will be a yearly job planning review,

As a trust we support flexible working, this post is a full-time permanent post, but we will consider accommodating flexibility including part-time working for the right candidate.

Key interdependencies for the microbiology service includes: -

Clinical liaison service, including strong links with critical care

Laboratory support

Infection Prevention & Control team

Antimicrobial stewardship

Leading by example, you will demonstrate the trust values and help us to deliver outstanding care.

To provide high quality inpatient and outpatient services

To lead and motivate the multi-disciplinary team in order to deliver effective patient-focused care and interventions.

This includes effective communication in line with the Trust values.

To support consultant colleagues in the department in the delivery of their services where necessary

Clinical Governance and Audit

The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:

Providing a comprehensive microbiology & virology service

Sharing responsibility with colleagues at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust for providing a 24-hour, 7-day (including on-call) service

Contributing towards antimicrobial stewardship

Complying with RCPath recommendations on appraisal and CPD

Contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate medical education where applicable

Adhering to The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust's policies on Clinical Governance.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide clinical advice by phone and e-mail, manage positive blood cultures and other urgent clinical samples, attend ward rounds, multi-disciplinary team meetings and relevant management and governance meetings, and to provide occasional support to laboratory scientific staff and members of the infection prevention and control team. The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop a relevant subspecialty interest.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is conveniently located in Harlow, Essex, 25 minutes' drive to London Stansted Airport and 30 minutes train ride to London Liverpool Street. Harlow also has excellent road connections across England which includes M11, M25, A10, M1 and A1. They are all in close proximity to the PAH site which is within walking distance to the town Centre. The hospital is within easy walking distance of Harlow Town Centre with good approach roads, and within easy reach of the M11. It has a busy A&E department and provides a wide range of elective and acute services.

Please see attached detailed job description and job specification for further information

Person specification

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice

Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register/CCT or evidence of Higher Speciality Training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry to the Specialist Register from the date of interview.

FRCPath or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

Ability to work at consultant level in Clinical Microbiology

Ability to offer an expert opinion in Infection Control

Ability to offer an expert opinion in public health microbiology

Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team

Skills

Essential criteria

Ability to use a computer and the internet

Ability to follow laboratory protocols

Proven organisational skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Evidence of participation in CPD over the past 12 months where relevant

Additional

Essential criteria

A willingness to accept flexibility to meet the changing needs of the NHS

Effective communicator and negotiator

Demonstrate effective leadership

What we can offer you:

Full induction and onboarding process in our organisation

Car parking for our staff (subject to availability)

Structured pay scheme, including additional living supplement to your basic salary

Minimum 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)

Access to our Alex Lounge, our staff only rest area with free tea and coffee

Access to NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working options available, in line with our flexible working policy

Onsite creche facilities

Annual appraisals with career pathways

In-house training courses

Discounted hospital restaurant

Staff health and wellbeing health services and complimentary health provision

Important information

Our Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all its employees. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation. Reasonable adjustments to the interview process can also be made for any candidates with a disability

All new colleagues joining PAHT will be subject to a probationary period of six months

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and vulnerable adults. Offers of employment are subject to pre-employment NHS screening checks

Providing false or misleading information or unsatisfactory pre-employment checks may result in the offer of a post being withdrawn