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Job overview
THIS POST ATTRACTS OUR GOLD FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PACKAGE UP TO £29,000, AS FOLLOWS:
* £16,000 Relocation Package
* £8,000 Golden Hello Payment
* £5,000 Expenses Package
East and North Hertfordshire have fantastic opportunities available for 2 Consultants in Microbiology. This is a substantive post based at Lister Hospital located in Stevenage. The post consists of 10 programmed activities (PAs), but part‑time and job‑share applicants are welcome to apply.
This is a career enhancing opportunity to work in a large district general hospital covering the full range of acute services.
Our team consists of 4 Consultants who provide a comprehensive Microbiology service, covering a resident population of approximately 500,000 with service extensions to Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, West Hertfordshire, and Essex.
£12‑month Consultant induction programme includes a monthly education session covering topics such as “Being a new consultant – things I wish I’d known” and “Finance and contracts.”
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Microbiologists provide a proactive dynamic and consultative link between clinicians, patients and the laboratory service. They will advise on appropriate and timely investigations, direction of the laboratory service, review of repertoire and methodology, medical reporting, interpretation of results, and patient management. They are members of the Trust Infection Control Team.
The post holder will contribute to all aspects described above, including teaching medical and other health care professionals where appropriate, and will arrange a twenty‑four‑hour medical microbiology service including cover for annual and study leave.
Working for our organisation
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust we provide a diverse range of general & specialist services, supported by 6,000 dedicated staff.
We operate the following hospitals:
* Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient‑led Trust where staff provide high‑quality, compassionate care. We are committed to a positive work‑life balance, flexible working patterns, and support for reasonable adjustments.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Maintenance of high quality patient‑centred care
* Shared responsibility for day‑to‑day management of the service and participation in strategic planning
* Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service
* Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity
* Active participation in continuing medical education
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview, or provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
* Non‑UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT (CCT or equivalence in Medical Microbiology or Virology)
* FRCPath or equivalent
* Evidence of being up to date and fit to practice safely, and aware of own training needs
Previous Experience
* Broad range of experience in microbiology including the laboratory diagnosis of infections and their treatment
* Ability to offer and be accountable for full and independent expert diagnostic opinion
* Evidence of leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
* Experience supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
* Experience organising educational activities
* Understanding of audit, evidence‑based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives
* Demonstrable experience and participation in research; published papers and original work in peer‑reviewed journals
* Interests and experience in infection control
* Demonstrable experience in a locum role
Skills
* Engagement with clinical governance and identification & learning from errors
* Situational awareness and good decision making
* Effective teaching of clinical skills
* Critical appraisal of published evidence
* Engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Knowledge
* Understanding of audit, evidence‑based practice and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Other Requirements
* Interest and commitment to the specialty
* Experience and evidence of engagement with equality, diversity and inclusion agenda
* Active support of a culture that recognises, values and promotes equality
* Understanding of impact on equality, diversity and inclusion in service delivery and planning
* Role model of Trust values every day
* Knowledge of and commitment to the NHS constitution
Our values
Include We value the diversity and experience of our community colleagues and partners, creating relationships and climates that enable collaboration and growth.
Respect We create a safe environment where we are curious of the lived experience of others, seek best practice and are open to listening and hearing new ideas.
Improve We are committed to consistently delivering excellent services and continuously looking to improve through a creative workforce that feels empowered to act in service of our shared purpose.
Committed to our Community East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion for all job applicants, staff, patients and the wider community. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background, especially candidates with disabilities and those from BAME backgrounds who are under‑represented in our workforce.
We support flexible working and a carer‑friendly environment; we also support members of the UK armed forces through policies that value their contribution.
When you apply…
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date in certain circumstances. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Contact
Eleni Mavrogiorgou – Consultant Microbiologist (email: elenimavrogiorgou@nhs.net, telephone: 01438284288)
Dr Ashish Narula – Consultant Cellular Pathologist and Clinical Director of Pathology (email: ashish.narula@nhs.net, telephone: 01438 286326)
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