Consultant

4302 Consultant Medical Microbiologist/Consultant in Infection

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Taunton

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Posted

2 days ago

About the role

We are delighted to welcome your application for Consultant Microbiologist (with or without Infectious Diseases or Virology) to join our existing team of 7 consultants and specialists, along with our wider team of microbiology laboratory staff, antimicrobial stewardship practitioners and infection control colleagues. You will work mainly in Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, and you will be expected to participate in the provision of clinical cover for Yeovil District Hospital site location. In addition you will participate in the clinical and advisory service offered to General Practitioners, Somerset Foundation Trust Community Hospitals and independent sector treatment centre Practice Plus Group Hospital at Shepton Mallet. At Somerset Foundation Trust we recognise care is not just for the patient, within the Directorate there is access to Clinical Supervision, mentorship, coaching and counselling as well as a Trust wellbeing team. We work with consultants to ensure flexible and realistic job planning to optimise work-life balance to ensure individuals flourish. The Department of Microbiology is accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), under the new standard ISO 15189:2012 (UKAS registration no 9679). The Department is an IBMS-approved laboratory for registration training of Biomedical Scientists. The Department participates in all relevant NEQAS schemes, with an excellent record of results. AAC interview date: TBC

4302 Consultant Medical Microbiologist/Consultant in Infection

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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The appointee, together with consultant colleagues, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective clinical medical microbiology service that includes; Advice regarding appropriate specimens. Involvement in specimen analysis. Validation and interpretation of results for transmission to wards. Regular ward visits (incl. ITU/HDU each day). Attendance at various multidisciplinary team meetings (cardiology, haematology, orthopaedic, spinal, vascular). Advice on antimicrobial prescribing including regular antimicrobial ward rounds. Regular review of patients with C. difficile infection and involvement in the management of individual patients through full clinical liaison. Participation in the out-of-hours service: The on-call rota is currently 1 week in 6 with prospective cover. Appropriate involvement in antimicrobial stewardship as required. Hospital Infection Prevention and Control functions, as required.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. To arrange a visit please contact our Service manager halley.kimber-keirle@somersetFT.nhs.uk, or via our microbiology admin team lead Tracy Croom, tracy.croom@somersetFT.nhs.uk or 01823 343765.

Person specification

Essential

Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification
Evidence of continuing medical education
Completed a period of education and training in medical microbiology recognised by the Royal College of Pathologists
Experience of all aspects of the work of an Infection Control Doctor
Extensive experience of ward-based clinical liaison
Understanding of clinical risk management
Competent of work without direct supervision
Clear and logical thinking showing analytical/scientific approach
Ability to mentor staff both medical and nursing
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge
Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice
Shows awareness of own limitations
Ability to prioritise clinical need
Ability to organise oneself and own work
Willingness to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area
Evidence of participation in audit
Evidence of training medical and non medical staff
Experienced in post graduate, particularly multidisciplinary teaching and training

Desirable

Experience of developing & implementing antimicrobial guidelines
Experience of clinical risk management
Interest and experience in OPAT
Demonstrates breadth of awareness of issues
Information technology skills
Good writing & presentation skills
Proven managerial skills, especially team leadership
Understanding of NHS, Clinical Governance and Resource Constraints