Consultant in MicrobiologyinStevenageinStevenagePUBLISHED WED 13 NOV 2024
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The Consultant Microbiologists will play a crucial role in linking clinicians, patients, and the laboratory service by advising on timely investigations for microbial diseases, directing laboratory service quality, and participating in infection control efforts within the Trust. The role entails contributions to education and training, as well as active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and clinical governance activities. The position offers a chance to enrich one’s career while maintaining high-quality patient-centered care in a supportive environment.
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East and North Hertfordshire have fantastic opportunities available for 2 Consultants in Microbiology. Could this be YOU? You've started to read the advert to please continue.... !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 of 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 and extends to the borders of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, West Hertfordshire, and Essex.Stevenage has great transport links and is only 20 minutes from London by train and is east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M). The town thrives with shops, cafes, supermarkets, and restaurants.The Trust has recently launched an exciting 12-month induction programme, this involves a monthly education session for new consultant topics include: 'Being a new consultant - things I wish I'd known' and 'Finance and contracts'.
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. 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.
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- 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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