Consultant Microbiologist

Are you a Consultant Microbiologist? Do you have experience in medical microbiology and virology?

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Consultant Microbiologist for a Permanent positions supporting University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust.

The post holder will play a crucial role in shaping the microbiology services, contributing to the enhancement of patient care through innovative diagnostic approaches and rigorous infection control measures.

Key Details: Consultant Microbiologist
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £99,532 to £131,964 a year (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Plymouth

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee Diagnostics: Supervise diagnostic methods and interpret lab results.


• Clinical Liaison: Provide on-call advice and manage significant results.


• Infection Control: Develop and implement infection prevention programs.


• Committee Participation: Engage in relevant hospital committees.


• Develop Policies: Maintain clinical guidelines and SOPs.


• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate departmental risks.


• Operational Planning: Manage lab operations and introduce new tests.


• Training: Educate and train medical students and professionals.


• Clinical Audit: Participate in and implement clinical audits.


• Research: Conduct and publish research in medical microbiology.

Essential Requirements:

• GMC Registration: Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.


• Completion of Training: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology or within six months of award.


• FRCPath Qualification: Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or equivalent qualification.


• Broad Training and Experience: Extensive training and experience in Medical Microbiology and Virology.


• Clinical Independence: Ability to deliver service independently without direct supervision.

Benefits:

• 32 working days per year, plus public bank holidays - Increases to 34 working days after 7 years as a consultant


• £250 starting bonus paid by Service Care Solutions


• Access to an onsite nursery and the Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing


• Accredited by the national Workplace Wellbeing Charter


• Occupational Health services including counselling


• Available studio flats with modern amenities


• Includes phone, broadband, digital TV channels, and more


• Hot and cold meals available 24 hours a day


• Access to the Discovery Library with contemporary facilities

To Apply:
Please send your up-to-date CV to Aaron at Aaron.Reeves@servicecare.org.uk

Do you know someone who may be interested? Simply send me their details - If they join and begin work with Service Care Solutions for the first time, you will be entitled to a Referral Bonus of up to £750!

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