Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a (10 PA) 12 months fixed term locum consultant in Medical Microbiology and Virology to join the microbiology team at West Hertfordshire teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Responsibilities
* Provide a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective clinical microbiology and infection service for all users of the laboratory, together with Consultant colleagues.
* Contribute to an infection control service as part of the laboratory team.
* Work with three Consultant Microbiologists in a major department within one of the larger Trusts in the East of England.
* Support the development of molecular diagnostics and maintain robust in-house testing capacity for SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses.
* As part of the HWE ICB reconfiguration of Pathology to form a Network, Laboratory services will be managed by HSL from 1 March 2025.
* Provide a 24 hour telephone on-call clinical and infection control advisory service on a 1:4 rota with prospective cover.
* Take a leadership role within the Trust on infection management, including advice on appropriate investigations and management for individual patients.
* Lead and motivate a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
About the role and environment
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join the Trust. The organisation is building on the success of its award-winning virtual hospital, re-imagining models of care and expanding digital healthcare initiatives.
What the Trust offers
Staff wellbeing and development are priorities, with a focus on innovation to improve clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. West Hertfordshire NHS Trust supports flexible working options to support work-life balance.
How to apply and contact
For further information, please consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving, please tick the "Member of the Armed Forces Community" box on the application form. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Key interactions
The three main roles of Head of Department, Antimicrobial lead and Infection Control Doctor rotate in mutual agreement with the four Consultant Colleagues. Key interactions include with the IPC team, led by Hannah Bysouth, Deputy Director Infection Prevention & Control, and the Antimicrobial Pharmacy team.
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