Job summary
Are you a Consultant Clinical Scientist Microbiology (Clinical Scientist in microbiology with Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination or equivalent) to work within an evolving Infection Service based in the Department of Pathology at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LTHTR).
Main duties of the job
This job focuses on the clinical infection consultation and antibiotic stewardship elements of the service; however, there is also the opportunity to take on leadership roles in negotiation with colleagues. They will provide clinical and scientific advice to clinicians, other staff within the Trust and wider health community (e.g. staff from other laboratories, clinical staff, managers, GPs and community nurses) regarding microbiological investigations, their interpretation and appropriate therapy and provide expertise to support Infection Prevention and Control in LTHTR
About us
This job focuses on the clinical infection consultation and antibiotic stewardship elements of the service; however, there is also the opportunity to take on leadership roles in negotiation with colleagues. They will provide clinical and scientific advice to clinicians, other staff within the Trust and wider health community (e.g. staff from other laboratories, clinical staff, managers, GPs and community nurses) regarding microbiological investigations, their interpretation and appropriate therapy and provide expertise to support Infection Prevention and Control in LTHTR
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will bring clinical and scientific expertise and strategic direction to the Microbiology Department and will contribute to the expansion and development of practice, the implementation of Clinical Governance, and the delivery of improved outcomes. You will provide consultant and specialist advice to clinical and scientific staff within the Trust, Primary Care, the North West Region and Nationally.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will bring clinical and scientific expertise and strategic direction to the Microbiology Department and will contribute to the expansion and development of practice, the implementation of Clinical Governance, and the delivery of improved outcomes. You will provide consultant and specialist advice to clinical and scientific staff within the Trust, Primary Care, the North West Region and Nationally.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Honours degree in relevant science
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant area
- Relevant PhD or Doctorate (level 8)
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist
- Completion of Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) in microbiology or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (Microbiology) by examination
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Infection and laboratory liaison.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, and experience in clinical microbiology
- Wide-ranging practical experience in manual & automated techniques used in clinical microbiology laboratories
- Experience in the interpretation of a wide range of microbiology results
- Thorough knowledge of PC packages for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and databases. Good knowledge of laboratory information systems.
- Basic knowledge of managerial processes in general
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others and managing specialised areas of a microbiology department
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Honours degree in relevant science
- Post graduate qualification in a relevant area
- Relevant PhD or Doctorate (level 8)
- Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist
- Completion of Higher Specialist Scientific Training (HSST) in microbiology or equivalent
- Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (Microbiology) by examination
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- A high level of clinical experience and competence in the management of Infection and laboratory liaison.
- Advanced theoretical and practical knowledge, and experience in clinical microbiology
- Wide-ranging practical experience in manual & automated techniques used in clinical microbiology laboratories
- Experience in the interpretation of a wide range of microbiology results
- Thorough knowledge of PC packages for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets and databases. Good knowledge of laboratory information systems.
- Basic knowledge of managerial processes in general
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others and managing specialised areas of a microbiology department
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
