Consultant Microbiologist

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We welcome applications for a 10PA Consultant Medical Microbiologist, based in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This is a replacement position due to vacancy.

The post holder will join the Paediatric Infection Team: a close collaboration between Medical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases and Immunology. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we further develop our Paediatric Infection Service. We are keen to work with potential applicants to support their personal goals as a consultant at Alder Hey, whether that is through service development, teaching, innovation, research or clinical leadership.Close collaborations exist with the University of Liverpool and with the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. Further microbiology links with neighbouring Trusts may also be possible, depending on the background and interests of the successful candidate.

For further information please contact Dr Darren Powell, Clinical Director of Pathology (darren.powell@alderhey.nhs.uk); Clare Ellis, Pathology Manager (clare.ellis@alderhey.nhs.uk); or Dr Urmi Das, Director of Medicine (urmi.das@alderhey.nhs.uk).

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be expected to contribute to the following:

Authorisation and interpretation of microbiology results.
Day to day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens.
Assessment and introduction of new tests, methods, and business planning.
Participation in audit and quality control within the laboratory. Responsibility for maintaining accreditation with UKAS.
As part of the collaborative Infection team: Liaise with clinicians, hospital staff, Consultant colleagues, general practitioners, and health protection consultants to discuss and provide advice on the diagnosis and management of infection in patients; the control and prevention of infections; and provide telephone advice where appropriate. Have regular communication with critical care areas and ward visits to other areas of the Trust as necessary, and participate in outbreak management, antibiotic action group, and multidisciplinary team meetings.

When rotating as Head of Department to: Provide clinical, professional, and technical leadership and direction for the delivery of a comprehensive Paediatric Clinical Microbiology service (analytical and interpretative), and to contribute to regional and national strategic planning in the development of the effective delivery of a Paediatric Microbiology service to agreed standards, with input into Trust management committees as required.

About us

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is situated 4 miles from Liverpool city centre and within easy reach of the motorway network. An international centre of excellence, Alder Hey is one of the largest children's hospitals in Europe, treating over 200,000 children a year.The Trust is renowned for both its clinical innovation and dedication to staff development.

Date posted

08 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

411-MED-23-5724092

Job locations

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Eaton Road

Liverpool

L12 2AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and Person Specification for further details in relation to the role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description and Person Specification for further details in relation to the role

Person Specification

Education and training

Essential

Full GMC registration
FRCPath or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Minimum 4 years in recognised training post for microbiology

Desirable

Specialist interest and training in paediatric microbiology

Person Specification

Education and training

Essential

Full GMC registration
FRCPath or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Minimum 4 years in recognised training post for microbiology

Desirable

Specialist interest and training in paediatric microbiology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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).