Consultant Microbiologist/Consultant Clinical Scientist (Microbiology)
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Microbiologist/ Clinical Scientist (Microbiology)
Band 8D - 37.5 hours
Full time permanent
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking Consultant Microbiologist/ Consultant Clinical Scientist to join the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, on a permanent contract. Become a part of a great team committed to providing the highest quality service. The post will include scope to be involved in the procurement of new equipment and the development of new services to benefit patients within the Tameside and Glossop locality.
Our modern laboratory is fully computerised, with electronic connections with wards and local GPs for requesting and delivering results. All of our microbiology analysis is currently provided by the Manchester Foundation Trust via a service level agreement. Analysis of IDPS and a range of other virology assays are carried out in-house using Beckman Coulter DxI 800 analysers.
Main duties of the job
1. Telephone liaison and ward/department visits to discuss individual clinical cases and infection prevention and control issues within the hospital.
2. Offer consultant clinical expertise and advice to hospital clinicians, general practitioners, and external users of the Microbiology service.
3. Interpret highly complex clinical and pathological data and be responsible for the clinical authorisation of laboratory reports.
4. Be responsible for the creation, implementation, and review of evidence-based clinical guidelines in conjunction with other consultant colleagues and clinical users.
5. Participate in ward rounds and clinical discussion meetings as required, giving advice on selection, availability, and interpretation of Microbiology results.
6. Provide laboratory liaison, expert microbiological, and infection control advice and antimicrobial stewardship for patients, including clinical reviews as part of ward rounds.
7. Contribute to the strategic planning of the Department of Blood Sciences and the Directorate of Laboratory Medicine.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
* Safety
* Care
* Respect
* Communication
* Learning
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* First Degree or assessed equivalent of knowledge and expertise.
* Master's Degree or assessed equivalent level of knowledge and expertise in medical Microbiology.
* Fellow of Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) as required for Medical Consultant.
* Demonstration of Continuing Professional Development at agreed level of participation.
* Registration as a clinical scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
* PhD.
Knowledge
* Thorough knowledge of medical Microbiology including metabolic processes, physiology, pharmacology, and drug interference.
* Sound basic knowledge in other areas of Pathology.
* Extensive knowledge of routine and specialised analytical methods, quality assurance, and problem solving.
* Able to perform risk assessments on a variety of laboratory situations.
* Fully conversant with COSHH regulations and their application to laboratories.
* Able to perform clinical risk assessments and resolve problems or investigate complaints relating to the service as part of Clinical Governance.
* Extensive knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality.
* Knowledge of resource allocations and procurement.
Experience
* Completed a minimum of 2 years in post as a Registered Clinical Scientist at a Principal level (8b) or higher.
* Attained status as a national or international expert or adviser.
* Developed expertise in one or more specialised analytical or clinical areas to a point of acting at an expert level within the Trust.
* Attained a good record of achievement in research, development, and audit activities, through presentations at national or international conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Skills
* Knowledge of managerial processes within the Trust and NHS.
* Good awareness of Trust Policies and procedures and how they relate to the staff and service of the department.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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