Consultant - Infection / Microbiology / Virology
Applications are invited for a 10PA substantive Consultant post as part of a newly expanded and reimagined infection service based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
We are seeking an individual with UK specialist registration in one of the following areas:
* Infectious Diseases with GIM
* Medical Microbiology
* Medical Microbiology with Infectious Diseases
* Other combinations also considered
There are wide ranging opportunities to contribute to all aspects of our clinical infection service including developing special interests and research.
The posts are based in the clinical microbiology department on the Royal Cornwall Hospital (RCH) site in Truro, Cornwall. The post is designed to enable the Trust to develop and enhance the clinical liaison and infection service including an inpatient ID service and support clinical infection training at RCHT, and across the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula. There will also be opportunities to contribute to future services across the peninsula pathology network. Discussion of special interest, less than full time and hybrid working are welcomed. The post is permanent.
Main duties of the job
The scope of these posts include the following activities arranged in rotation among the team with ample opportunity to develop special interests such as specialist team support, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control as well as outpatient antibiotic support or rapid access:
* Advice on investigation and management of infections
* Bacteraemia and significant infection rounds
* Day‑to‑day support for all aspects of the diagnostic laboratory
* IPAC and AMS support
* Liaison with health protection teams
* Out of hours cover – currently provided on a 1:4 rota
* Any responsibility that relates to a special interest
* Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
* Contribute to the teaching commitment for the Peninsula Medical School
* Support specialist MDTs
Employment and Verification
* Identity checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Work health assessmentsCriminal record check standards
* Right to work checks
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Registration and Experience
* GMC registration with licence to practice
* On the specialist register for Infectious diseases or Medical Microbiology
* Within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at time of interview
* Evidence of research or higher degree relevant to infection practice
* Undergraduate and post graduate teaching and education experience
Other Skills
* Excellent teamworking
* Leadership and quality improvement experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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