FIXED TERM SPECIALTY DOCTOR POST IN MICROBIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY
Ref: EG199072
Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term post for a Specialty Doctor in Medical Microbiology and Virology.
The department in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary provides a comprehensive diagnostic microbiological service including Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Mycology, Serology and Molecular components. Over 500,000 samples are processed annually. A national services division-funded extended susceptibility testing for multi-resistant Gram negative isolates from Cystic Fibrosis patients around Scotland is also based within the department. The Virology Department provides extensive Serology and Molecular service that has been recently upgraded to cope with the NHSG response to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Located in the North East of Scotland, Aberdeen is an affluent, friendly and vibrant city, combining all the amenities of a large city with quick, easy access to its beautiful surrounding countryside and coastline. The successful candidate will be joining a large Medical Microbiology department which covers a comprehensive range of clinical services, and, as a teaching hospital department there is strong involvement in a wide range of educational activities.
The post offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated clinician to join a dynamic team delivering a Microbiology and Virology Service through active clinical liaison in NHS Grampian. This post provides an opportunity for candidates who wish to work on a full or part time basis and will be primarily based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
The successful candidate will contribute to a 1 in 7 out-of-hours rota (with Consultant supervision), and have 4 hours per week for supporting professional activities.
Minimum Requirements:
1. It is essential that candidates have a minimum of 4 years’ postgraduate training (full time or equivalent), at least 2 of which should be in Medical Microbiology.
2. Full GMC registration with a license to practise for the duration of the appointment is required.
3. Possession of the FRCPath is desirable.
For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
Enquiries should be made to: Dr Becky Wilson - Service Clinical Director for Medical Microbiology and Virology on +44 (0)1224 553103 or email Becky.Wilson@nhs.scot
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Closing date 30 December 2024.
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