Consultant Microbiologist/Clinical Scientist (Microbiology)

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a highly motivated Consultant Microbiologist/ Consultant Clinical Scientist to join their Department of Laboratory Medicine. This permanent full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care and laboratory service development. The ideal candidate will have a medical degree and experience in clinical microbiology. Competitive benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, NHS pension, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Free eye tests and health checks

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree with appropriate specialization.
• Experience in microbiology and clinical laboratory settings.
• Ability to provide expert consultation and advice.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clinicians regarding infection control issues.
• Provide expert advice and interpret clinical microbiology results.
• Develop clinical guidelines and participate in ward rounds.

Skills

Consultant clinical expertise

Interpretation of complex data

Guideline development

Communication

Education

Medical degree and relevant clinical experience

Job description

Overview

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. Band 8D - 37.5 hours. Full time permanent. 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.

Responsibilities

• Telephone liaison and ward/department visits to discuss individual clinical cases and infection prevention and control issues within the hospital.
• Offer consultant clinical expertise and advice to hospital clinicians, general practitioners and external users of the Microbiology service.
• Interpret highly complex clinical and pathological data and be responsible for the clinical authorisation of laboratory reports.
• Create, implement and review evidence based clinical guidelines in conjunction with other consultant colleagues and clinical users.
• Participate in ward rounds and clinical discussion meetings as required, giving advice on selection, availability and interpretation of Microbiology results.
• Provide laboratory liaison, expert microbiological and infection control advice and antimicrobial stewardship for patients, including clinical reviews as part of ward rounds.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the Department of Blood Sciences and the Directorate of Laboratory Medicine.

About the Trust and Role

Further details regarding the post can be obtained by contacting a Recruiting Manager as per contact details below.

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Environment and Values

The Trust is committed to making a difference to the environment. Our "Save Planet Tameside & Glossop" strategy means that we work towards protecting our natural environment and "green" workplace practices at all times.

Organisation and Benefits

Situated just eight miles east of Manchester, serving a dynamic population of approximately 250,000. Our hospital offers accessibility to central Manchester and the Peak District. Our modern laboratory is fully computerised, with electronic connection with wards and local GPs for requesting and delivering results. All microbiology analysis is provided by the Manchester Foundation Trust via a service level agreement. Analysis of IDPS and other virology assays are carried out in house using Beckman Coulter DxI 800 analysers. We serve a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop and provide a range of services within the hospital and in the community for adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with health & care partners.

Values and Diversity

We have a clear set of values and behaviours:

• 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 or civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

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 more.

Recruitment and Additional Information

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. The person specification below outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. For our agenda for change staff, we offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non-Executive positions. There are extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on-site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and fast track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.