Consultant - Infection / Microbiology / Virology

Applications are invited for a 10PA substantive Consultant post as part of a newly expanded and reimagined infection service based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. We are seeking an individual with UK specialist registration in one of the following areas: Medical Microbiology Medical Microbiology with Infectious Diseases Other combinations also considered There are wide ranging opportunities to contribute to all aspects of our clinical infection service including developing special interests and research . The posts are based in the clinical microbiology department on the Royal Cornwall Hospital (RCH) site in Truro, Cornwall . The post is designed to enable the Trust to develop and enhance the clinical liaison and infection service including an inpatient ID service and support clinical infection training at RCHT, and across the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula. There will also be opportunities to contribute to future services across the peninsula pathology network. Discussion of special interest, less than full time and hybrid but maximum on site working are welcomed. The post is permanent.

The scope of these posts include the following activities arranged in rotation among the team with ample opportunity to develop special interests such as specialist team support, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control as well as outpatient antibiotic support or rapid access: Advice on investigation and management of infections In patient ID consults Bacteraemia and significant infection rounds Day-to-day support for all aspects of the diagnostic laboratory IPAC and AMS support Liaison with health protection teams Out of hours cover. This is currently provided on a 1:4 rota. Any responsibility that relates to a special interest. Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff. Contribute to the teaching commitment for the Peninsula Medical School. Support specialist MDTs