Consultant in Microbiology (NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant) - Microbiology - East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust – Stevenage, Hertfordshire
East and North Hertfordshire have fantastic opportunities available for 2 Consultants in Microbiology.
This is a substantive post based at Lister Hospital located in Stevenage. The post consists of 11 programmed activities (PAs), but part time and job share applicants are welcome to apply.
This is a career enhancing opportunity to work in a large district general hospital covering the full range of acute services.
The team consists of 4 Consultants who provide a comprehensive Microbiology service. The department provides a comprehensive range of services for our resident population of approximately 500,000 residing mainly in East and North Hertfordshire.
The Consultant Microbiologists provide a proactive dynamic and consultative link between clinicians, the patients and the laboratory service.
The role includes the provision of advice on appropriate and timely investigations for microbial diseases, professional direction of the laboratory service, and working together with senior Biomedical staff to ensure regular review of the investigative repertoire and the methodology employed, medical reporting and interpretation of results, and advice on patient management.
The Consultant Microbiologists are members of the Trust Infection Control Team.
The post holder will be expected to contribute in all aspects outlined above and towards teaching of medical and other health care professionals where appropriate. Appropriate internal arrangements are made for the provision of all aspects of a twenty-four hour medical microbiology service, including cover for annual and study leave.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests.
* Maintenance of high quality patient centred care
* Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
* Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
* Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
* Active participation in continuing medical education.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
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