Consultant in Microbiology inChesterfield inChesterfield PUBLISHED
THU 12 DEC 2024
Additionally, the Consultant will engage in clinical governance, audit, and professional development, while also participating in leadership and service development initiatives. The role requires collaboration with senior divisional teams to improve department management and resource efficiency, ensuring optimal microbiology service delivery aligned with modern healthcare practices. Applications are welcomed from both microbiologists and infectious disease specialists.
We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Microbiology to further develop our highly rated services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity, and it is anticipated that there will be occasion for the appointee to develop a sub-specialty interest within the role.
This post will bring our complement of consultant microbiologists to 4.45 WTE. You will become part of a team which takes joint responsibility for the medical supervision of the Trust's microbiology department, and infection control processes.
Applications are welcome from any infection specialists, whether Microbiologists or Infectious Diseases Doctors, or Consultant clinical scientists.
The out of hours commitment will be worked on a 1 in 5 basis following successful recruitment of this post. Out of hours cover is a telephone advice service for laboratory or clinical staff, and there is currently no requirement to attend the laboratory at weekends, with authorising done remotely.
Main Responsibilities
Provision of a diagnostic and therapeutic service for the Microbiology service at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Attendance at the Trust's Drug and Therapeutic and Infection Control Committees providing advice on microbiological issues.
Ensure service delivery across the wider team, empowering and supporting others to deliver optimum services.
Participate in out of hours cover from home at a frequency of 1 in 5.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical record keeping using the Trust's electronic systems.
Play an active part in the training and supervision of medical staff in junior and non-training grades and the development of support staff, supporting and leading the delivery of education for trainee medical staff and medical students.
Participate effectively in Clinical Audit Clinical Governance.
Engage with requirements for Continuing Professional Development in accordance with guidelines set down by the Royal College.
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Leadership, Management & Service Development
Undertake evaluation and monitoring of clinical practice incorporating evidence-based principles and suitable outcome measures.
Engage with the Divisional and Trust business planning processes and wider service development as required.
Work collaboratively with the Divisional Senior Team to take an active role in the management of the Department.
Work with colleagues to play a full part in developing and implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles that are fit for the future.
Review the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of microbiology services.
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