Consultant in Microbiology | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Microbiology to further develop our highly rated services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity, and it is anticipated that there will be occasion for the appointee to develop a sub-specialty interest within the role.

This post will bring our complement of consultant microbiologists to 4.45 WTE. You will become part of a team which takes joint responsibility for the medical supervision of the Trust's microbiology department, and infection control processes.

Applications are welcome from any infection specialists, whether Microbiologists or Infectious Diseases Doctors, or Consultant clinical scientists.

The out of hours commitment will be worked on a 1 in 5 basis following successful recruitment of this post. Out of hours cover is a telephone advice service for laboratory or clinical staff, and there is currently no requirement to attend the laboratory at weekends, with authorising done remotely.

Main Responsibilities

·Provision of a diagnostic and therapeutic service for the Microbiology service at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, in conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

· Attendance at the Trust's Drug and Therapeutic and Infection Control Committees providing advice on microbiological issues.

· Ensure service delivery across the wider team, empowering and supporting others to deliver optimum services.

· Participate in out of hours cover from home at a frequency of 1 in 5.

· Maintain accurate and timely clinical record keeping using the Trust's electronic systems.

· Play an active part in the training and supervision of medical staff in junior and non-training grades and the development of support staff, supporting and leading the delivery of education for trainee medical staff and medical students.

· Participate effectively in Clinical Audit Clinical Governance.

·Engage with requirements for Continuing Professional Development in accordance with guidelines set down by the Royal College.

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Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.

Chesterfield has a number of very pleasant suburbs and the hospital itself is located on an attractive green field site two miles from the town centre.

Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations.

There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.

In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.

The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.

Our staff enjoy a range of benefits and health and wellbeing programmes including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Café and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points.

Leadership, Management & Service Development

· Undertake evaluation and monitoring of clinical practice incorporating evidence-based principles and suitable outcome measures.

Engage with the Divisional and Trust business planning processes and wider service development as required.

· Work collaboratively with the Divisional Senior Team to take an active role in the management of the Department.

· Work with colleagues to play a full part in developing and implementing new ways of working in line with modernisation principles that are fit for the future.

· Review the best use of departmental staffing and other resources to ensure the maximum efficiency of microbiology services.