Locum Consultant in Infection Sciences

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the United Kingdom seeks a Locum Consultant in Infection to enhance infection services at Salford Royal Hospital. The role involves providing clinical microbiology services, participating in the on-call rota, and collaborating with colleagues to deliver high standards of care. Applicants must be fully qualified in medical microbiology or nearing qualification. This position promises a competitive benefits package and career progression in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GMC or nearing qualification in medical microbiology.
• Strong track record for implementing change.
• Ability to influence senior clinical and management roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical microbiology and infection prevention services.
• Develop existing services with specialist expertise.
• Participate in job planning and flexibility across locations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Implementation of innovation

Change management

Education

Fully qualified in medical microbiology or within 6 months of CCT

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant in Infection to join the Northern Care Alliance Infection Sciences team and provide additional support for Infection services at Salford Royal Hospital.

The on‑call rota is 1 in 10 covering the NCA, The Christie and Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trusts. The NCA has Infection Science laboratories at Salford and Oldham providing services in medical microbiology and virology to the above locations.

Responsible, with colleagues, for providing services in clinical microbiology and infection prevention and control across the NCA, including some duties based at The Royal Oldham Hospital. The main purpose of the job is to provide a clinical infection service to Salford. The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge and expertise in Clinical Microbiology.

The appointee will, together with Consultant Microbiologist colleagues, primarily be responsible for the provision of comprehensive and efficient clinical and diagnostic microbiology services to the users of the Salford Royal Hospital and The Christie. An initial and then annual review of duties will take place with the Clinical Director of Infection Sciences as part of the job planning process. During the initial job planning meeting, a detailed breakdown of direct clinical care and supporting activities will be agreed. The precise arrangements will depend on the needs of the service, the interests of the individual and agreement with colleagues: flexibility is expected and there will be some duties across the Northern Care Alliance.

Clinical Context

Salford Royal Hospital is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Qualifications

• A versatile and enthusiastic medical microbiologist, either fully qualified and registered with the GMC or within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in medical microbiology (or medical microbiology and infectious diseases).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior clinical and management roles within and outside the organisation.
• Responsible for implementation of innovation and service development, including experience of writing protocols and guidelines.
• Excellent track record for implementing change, coupled with a strong desire to improve and succeed.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including annual leave, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.
• Opportunity to work in a high performing organisation with a culture of continuous improvement.
• Career progression support within a large NHS trust serving over 1 million people across Greater Manchester.

Organisational Values

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values – care, appreciate and inspire.