Job summary
We welcome applications for a 10PA Consultant Medical Microbiologist, based in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement position due to vacancy.
The post holder will join the Paediatric Infection Team: a close collaboration between Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Immunology. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we further develop our Paediatric Infection Service. We are keen to work with potential applicants to support their personal goals as a consultant at Alder Hey, whether that is through service development, teaching, innovation, research, or clinical leadership. Close collaborations exist with the University of Liverpool and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Further microbiology links with neighbouring Trusts may also be possible, depending on the background and interests of the successful candidate.
For further information, please contact:
* Dr Darren Powell, Clinical Director of Pathology (darren.powell@alderhey.nhs.uk)
* Clare Ellis, Pathology Manager (clare.ellis@alderhey.nhs.uk)
* Dr Urmi Das, Director of Medicine (urmi.das@alderhey.nhs.uk)
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be expected to contribute to the following:
1. Authorisation and interpretation of microbiology results.
2. Day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens.
3. Assessment and introduction of new tests, methods, and business planning.
4. Participation in audit and quality control within the laboratory. Responsibility for maintaining accreditation with UKAS.
5. As part of the collaborative Infection team: liaise with clinicians, hospital staff, Consultant colleagues, general practitioners, and health protection consultants to discuss and provide advice on the diagnosis and management of infection in patients; the control and prevention of infections; and provide telephone advice where appropriate. Have regular communication with critical care areas and ward visits to other areas of the Trust as necessary, and participate in outbreak management, antibiotic action group, and multidisciplinary team meetings.
When rotating as Head of Department:
1. Provide clinical, professional, and technical leadership and direction for the delivery of a comprehensive Paediatric Clinical Microbiology service (analytical and interpretative).
2. Contribute to regional and national strategic planning in the development of the effective delivery of a Paediatric Microbiology service to agreed standards, with input into Trust management committees as required.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is situated 4 miles from Liverpool city centre and within easy reach of the motorway network. An international centre of excellence, Alder Hey is one of the largest children's hospitals in Europe, treating over 200,000 children a year. The Trust is renowned for both its clinical innovation and dedication to staff development.
Details
Date posted: 22 May 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 411-MED-25-7192540
Job locations: Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Eaton Road, Liverpool, L12 2AP
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