Job summary
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 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
* Advice on investigation and management of infections
* Inpatient ID consults
* 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 (1:4 rota)
* Any responsibility that relates to a special interest
* Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
* Contribute to teaching for the Peninsula Medical School
* Support specialist MDTs
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve around 500,000 people, with visitors during busy times. We employ about 6,700 staff and have a budget of about £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School. The Knowledge Spa on the RCH site is the base for medical and nursing and ongoing education for health professionals in clinical and non‑clinical roles.
We are committed to maximising specialist care locally and promoting research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research‑active organisation and hosts the South West Clinical School in Cornwall.
Person Specification
Essential 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 interview time
Desirable qualifications, registration and experience:
* Evidence of research or higher degree relevant to infection practice
* Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and education experience
Essential other skills:
* Excellent teamworking
Desirable other skills:
* Leadership and quality improvement experience
Application requirements
* Identity checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Work health assessments
* Criminal 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.
Agency interest will not be considered until the advert has closed.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18) are also subject to this requirement.
Job location
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro, TR1 3LJ
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