Consultant Microbiologist — Infection & Stewardship Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Shields; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant post in the Department of Infection, based at Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals. You will cover medical microbiology with or without infectious diseases, providing clinical liaison on ITU/HDU and bacteraemia, and supporting antimicrobial stewardship.

The role includes out-of-hours cover (1 in 4) with a day off in lieu, supervising trainees and teaching students, in a team of infection doctors.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
• FRCPath or equivalent specialist qualification.
• CCT in Medical Microbiology +/- Infectious Diseases (UK trained) or GMC-equivalent via AAC date.

Responsibilities

• Clinical liaison on infections including ITU/HDU, bacteraemia, and stewardship rounds.
• Advise on samples, results interpretation and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Lead roles in OPAT, infection control and audit activities.
• Out-of-hours advisory cover; 1 in 4 with day off in lieu.
• Supervise infection trainees and teach medical students.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork in multi-professional teams

Audit participation

Teaching ability

Education

Medical degree

FRCPath or equivalent

CCT in Medical Microbiology +/- Infectious Diseases

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant post in the Department of Infection, based at Worthing and St Richard's Hospitals. You will cover medical microbiology with or without infectious diseases, providing clinical liaison on ITU/HDU and bacteraemia, and supporting antimicrobial stewardship.

The role includes out-of-hours cover (1 in 4) with a day off in lieu, supervising trainees and teaching students, in a team of infection doctors.