Locum Consultant Microbiologist

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant in Medical Microbiology and Virology for a 12-month fixed-term position. The role involves providing an efficient clinical microbiology service, leadership in infection management, and collaboration with a dedicated team. The Trust values innovative care and offers flexible working options to support staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Focus on staff wellbeing and development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and motivation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide a 24-hour telephone on-call advisory service on infection management.
• Lead the Trust on infection management and advise on investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Opportunity for a Locum Consultant in Medical Microbiology and Virology

An opportunity has arisen for a 12-month fixed-term locum consultant (10 PA) to join the microbiology team at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust. The appointee will work alongside Consultant colleagues to provide a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical microbiology and infection service, including infection control for laboratory users.

The department offers the chance to collaborate with three Consultant Microbiologists in a major department within one of the larger trusts in East England. The laboratory has advanced molecular diagnostics capabilities, notably for SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses, with a robust pandemic response.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will share responsibilities with Consultant colleagues for providing a 24-hour telephone on-call advisory service on infection management, currently on a 1:4 rota. This role involves leadership within the Trust on infection management, offering expert support for microbiological diagnosis and therapy, and advising on investigations for individual patients. The candidate should demonstrate leadership, motivation, excellent communication, and teamwork skills.

About us

We are planning a new hospital in Watford and updating facilities at St Albans City Hospital. Our Trust is focused on innovative care models, digital healthcare, staff wellbeing, and development. Our vision is 'Excellent patient care, together,' with values of empowerment, compassion, professionalism, and inclusivity. We offer flexible working options to promote work-life balance.

For more information, visit our flexible working webpage. If you require support due to disability or health conditions, contact [e-mail]. Service leavers and military families are encouraged to apply.

Application process

If you do not hear back within three weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job description and responsibilities

The roles of Head of Department, Antimicrobial Lead, and Infection Control Doctor rotate among four Consultant colleagues, with key interactions with the IPC team led by Hannah Bysouth and the Antimicrobial Pharmacy team.

Person Specification

Please refer to the Job Description for detailed criteria, including essential and desirable qualifications and experience.