Locum Consultant Medical Microbiologist

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Locum Consultant to join a dedicated team at a prestigious NHS organization. This role emphasizes microbiology and infection control, requiring a proactive approach to service delivery and redesign. You will work within a supportive environment committed to career growth and flexible working arrangements. Join a multi-award-winning team that values innovation and patient care, and be part of a transformative journey in healthcare. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a well-respected institution, enhancing healthcare delivery for the community.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career growth opportunities

Extensive training programs

Focus on wellbeing

Qualifications

• Must hold full GMC registration and a license to practice.
• Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or near CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive microbiology and infection control services.
• Attend meetings and ward visits at various Health Board sites.
• Contribute to service redesign in line with clinical strategies.

Skills

Microbiology

Infection Control

Virology

Clinical Service Redesign

Education

Full GMC Registration

Specialist Register

Job description

Hours: Full time - 8 sessions per week (Evening and weekend on-call)

Job ref: 040-LCON485-A

Employer: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Employer type: NHS

Site: Royal Gwent Hospital

Town: Newport

Salary: £116,600 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 30/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

If successful at interview, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time; early applications are encouraged. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via the email used to apply, so please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Note: There is a temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum. This will be in place until the 2025/26 pay uplift is confirmed.

Vacancy may be withdrawn at any time if filled via internal redeployment.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant to join our established team of 4.9 WTE Consultant Medical Microbiologists and 3 WTE Specialty Doctors. A Specialty trainee based in Cardiff is periodically attached.

The Executive Board has approved investment into the service, which has a high organisational profile. The Consultant team will increase to 8.9 WTE within the next 3 years, with additional support.

The clinical and laboratory Microbiology service has full UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and is networked to provide comprehensive microbiology and infection control services.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be based at the Royal Gwent Hospital for microbiology and infection control duties, shared and rotated among 7 Medical Microbiologists.

They will attend meetings and ward visits at other sites within the Health Board.

They will contribute to service redesign in line with the Clinical Futures strategy and Welsh Government policies.

They will provide a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective microbiology, virology, and infection control service, leading in specified aspects as discussed during service reviews.

Working for our organization

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization committed to caring. It offers an exceptional workplace with opportunities for career growth, extensive training, flexible working, and a focus on wellbeing.

Our Clinical Futures strategy aims to enhance care closer to home and provide high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us to pioneer new ways of working and deliver world-class healthcare.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached job description.

This position involves regulated activity with children and adults, as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act. Checks, including barred list checks, will be undertaken following any conditional offer.

You must hold full registration and a license to practice with the GMC.

Applicants should be on the Specialist Register or within six months of their expected CCT/CESR(CP) date at interview.

Person specification

To work in the UK, non-UK or RoI nationals require sponsorship via a Health and Care visa or other appropriate route. Candidates should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and a Disclosure check will be required.

Welsh language skills are desirable.