Speciality Doctor in Microbiology

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an outstanding, forward thinking and motivated Speciality Doctor to join our microbiology team delivering our clinical microbiology and virology services. The post presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician with an understanding of microbiology to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.

The Trust has an excellent Learning and Development department resulting in opportunities for personal development. Study leave for CPD is supported and assistance with funding is provided up to an agreed limit.

As a trust we support flexible working, this post is a full-time permanent post, but we will consider accommodating flexibility including part-time working for the right candidate.

Key interdependencies for the microbiology service includes: -

• Clinical liaison service, including strong links with critical care
• Laboratory support
• Infection Prevention & Control team
• Antimicrobial stewardship

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to do the following:

• Clinical liaison with all grades of hospital staff and general practitioners on investigations and interpretation of results relating to the treatment and prevention of infections.
• Liaison with the Consultant Microbiologists and bio-medical scientists regarding diagnostic methods, examination of specimens and management of infections
• Authorisation and interpretation of the full range of Microbiology results including serology / virology.
• Specialist clinical advice on reference tests is sought from the relevant Reference laboratory.
• Daily ward visits, plus participation in appropriate clinical ward rounds e.g. Intensive Care, Diabetic foot MDT, Patient at Home service
• Liaison with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) staff, and Public Health England staff and as appropriate. This includes participation in outbreak management.
• Participation in the Trust antibiotic stewardship programme including liaison with pharmacy colleagues and the CCG antibiotic stewardship programme
• A 1 in 3 on-call rota with the two Consultant Microbiologists. Cover is by telephone and is off site. Weekend and Bank holiday cover is also provided off site.

About us

Our Organisation

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.

We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.

Our Values

The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:

Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts

Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both

Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care

The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level.

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road,

Harlow,

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Hamstel Road,

Harlow,

CM20 1QX

Employer's website

https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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