Overview
As a Microbiology Consultant at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, you will develop, improve, and expand the Microbiology and Virology provision. You will work with a cohesive team of dynamic, motivated clinical professionals, supervise the diagnostic laboratory, and ensure prompt, accurate test results for patients.
Responsibilities
* Provide highly complex advice to Consultants, Doctors, Nurses and other healthcare professionals on the guidance and management of patients with infectious diseases.
* Make clinical decisions involving the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of highly complex data, including antibiotic resistance analysis, analysis of tests, investigations and results.
* Take responsibility for regular visits to ITU and regular ward rounds.
* Undertake the day‑to‑day supervision of diagnostic methods, examination, and analysis of complex specimens.
* Participate in the out‑of‑hours advisory service on infection diagnosis and management as well as infection prevention issues.
* Work with the infection control teams and DIPCs on a local or regional basis, liaising with relevant health protection staff to investigate and prevent communicable diseases in the community.
* Assist in the investigation and control of community outbreaks.
* Provide advice in developing clinical guidelines, investigation protocols, laboratory SOPs, and guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobials.
* Communicate clinical information to explain findings, diagnosis and treatment options using various methods to ensure practical understanding.
* Communicate with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team on shared patient decision making.
* Work in, and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
* Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
* Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks, such as keeping records of test results, providing information to patients, and monitoring treatment plans.
* Help teach and train other junior doctors and medical students and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Have a particular focus on reducing the spread of infections in hospitals, including MRSA and Clostridium difficile, and on managing emerging viral threats such as SARS and avian flu.
Qualifications
* Be a GMC registered Doctor (registration is required, specialist register not mandatory).
* Have relevant experience at Consultant level or references to support your transition to Consultant level.
* Hold evidence of stand‑alone Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship is offered for locum roles).
* Pass an enhanced background check (DBS).
Additional Information
You will have access to advanced medical equipment, opportunities for specialisation, research, and academic collaboration throughout your consultancy. Working flexible shifts, you will build close relationships with fellow healthcare professionals, GP, and laboratory staff, and serve as a pillar of clinical and educational support for junior Microbiologists and Virologists.
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