Consultant Microbiologist/Consultant Clinical Scientist (Microbiology)

Consultant Microbiologist/ Clinical Scientist (Microbiology)

Band 8D - 37.5 hours

Full time permanent

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking Consultant Microbiologist/ Consultant Clinical Scientist to join the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, on a permanent contract. Become a part of a great team committed to providing the highest quality service. The post will include scope to be involved in the procurement of new equipment and the development of new services to benefit patients within the Tameside and Glossop locality.

Situated just eight miles east of vibrant Manchester, and serving a dynamic population of approximately 250,000, our hospital offers the perfect blend of accessibility to central Manchester and the breathtaking Peak District. Whether you crave peaceful countryside walks or the pulsating energy of a bustling city nightlife, Tameside ICFT puts it all within your easy reach.

Our modern laboratory is fully computerized, with electronic connections with wards and local GPs for requesting and delivering results. All of our microbiology analysis is currently provided by the Manchester Foundation Trust via a service level agreement. Analysis of IDPS and a range of other virology assays are carried out in-house using Beckman Coulter DxI 800 analysers.

Main duties of the job

1. Telephone liaison and ward/department visits to discuss individual clinical cases and infection prevention and control issues within the hospital.
2. To offer consultant clinical expertise and advice to hospital clinicians, general practitioners, and external users of the Microbiology service.
3. The post holder will interpret highly complex clinical and pathological data and be responsible for the clinical authorisation of laboratory reports.
4. To be responsible for the creation, implementation, and review of evidence-based clinical guidelines in conjunction with other consultant colleagues and clinical users.
5. To participate in ward rounds and clinical discussion meetings as required, giving advice on selection, availability, and interpretation of Microbiology results.
6. The appointee will be expected to provide laboratory liaison, expert microbiological and infection control advice, and antimicrobial stewardship for patients, including clinical reviews as part of ward rounds.
7. To contribute to the strategic planning of the Department of Blood Sciences and the Directorate of Laboratory Medicine.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Safety
• Care
• Respect
• Communication
• Learning

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits include flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• First Degree or assessed equivalent of knowledge and expertise.
• Master's Degree or assessed equivalent level of knowledge and expertise in medical Microbiology.
• Fellow of Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) as required for Medical Consultant.
• Demonstration of Continuing Professional Development at agreed level of participation.
• Registration as a clinical scientist with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Desirable

• PhD

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a thorough knowledge of medical Microbiology including metabolic processes, physiology, pharmacology and drug interference.
• To have a sound basic knowledge in other areas of Pathology.
• To have an extensive knowledge of routine and specialised analytical methods, quality assurance, and problem-solving.
• Able to perform risk assessments on a variety of laboratory situations.
• Fully conversant with COSHH regulations and their application to laboratories.
• Able to perform clinical risk assessments and resolve problems or investigate complaints relating to the service as part of Clinical Governance.
• Extensive knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality.
• Knowledge of resource allocations and procurement.

Experience

Essential

• To have completed a minimum of 2 years in post as a Registered Clinical Scientist of at a Principal level (8b) level or higher.

Desirable

• To have attained status as a national or international expert or adviser.
• To have developed an expertise in one or more specialised analytical or clinical areas to a point of acting at an expert level within the Trust.
• To have attained a good record of achievement in research, development, and audit activities, through presentations at national or international conferences and publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Essential

• To have knowledge of managerial processes within the Trust and NHS.
• Good awareness of Trust Policies and procedures and how they relate to the staff and service of the department.

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Tameside ICFT

Fountain Street

Ashton-Under-Lyne

OL6 9RW

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