Consultant in Microbiology Infectious Diseases £20K welcome Bonus

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Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a Consultant in Microbiology Infectious Diseases. The role involves delivering clinical governance, participating in audits, and contributing to strategic goals. Candidates may work part-time or remotely, and a welcome bonus of £20K is offered for this whole-time position with varying Programmed Activities.

Benefits

£20K welcome Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical governance and accreditation.
• Participation in continuing professional development.
• Ability to work in appraisal and job planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical governance agenda and maintain accreditation.
• Participate in clinical and laboratory audit.
• Contribute to strategic goals and performance targets.

Job description

Consultant in Microbiology Infectious Diseases £20K welcome Bonus

- To work with colleagues in setting and delivering the clinical governance agenda, including accreditation through UKAS.

- To participate in clinical and laboratory audit and maintain an appropriate level of participation in a recognised programme of Continuing Professional Development. To participate in the teaching of medical undergraduates and other healthcare staff.

- To participate in appraisal and job planning in accordance with Trust policy.

- To contribute to setting and achieving directorate strategic goals and performance targets, aiming for year-on-year improvement.

This is a whole-time post consisting of 11.5 Programmed Activities (or equivalent for Consultant Clinical Scientist), which can include on-call commitments. The post includes 8 PA for direct clinical care (DCC), 2 PA supporting professional activity (SPA), and an additional 1.5 PA paid for out-of-hours on-call commitments (1:5), attracting the highest frequency rate.

The team works closely together, and all members have infection control responsibilities as part of normal clinical duties. Specialist roles such as Infection Control Leads and Antimicrobial Stewardship Leads are expected to rotate among clinical colleagues under agreement and will be factored into DCC for job planning.

Candidates unable to work full-time for personal reasons will be considered. If appointed, job modifications will be discussed on a personal basis with the department/hospital in consultation with clinical colleagues. Those opting for a maximum part-time contract will be required to devote substantially the whole of their professional time to the post's duties.

Consultants not required to be on-site for clinical duties may work remotely. Some aspects of the Ipswich site clinical service may also be provided remotely on rotation with other service members.