Consultant Microbiologist
  • England,South West,Devon,Plymouth
  • Part-time, full-time
  • £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Job Description:
Are you a Consultant Microbiologist? Do you have experience in medical microbiology and virology?

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Consultant Microbiologist for a Permanent positions supporting University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. The post holder will play a crucial role in shaping the microbiology services, contributing to the enhancement of patient care through innovative diagnostic approaches and rigorous infection control measures.

Key Details: Consultant Microbiologist
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £99,532 to £131,964 a year (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Location: Plymouth

Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee Diagnostics: Supervise diagnostic methods and interpret lab results.
* Clinical Liaison: Provide on-call advice and manage significant results.
* Infection Control: Develop and implement infection prevention programs.
* Committee Participation: Engage in relevant hospital committees.
* Develop Policies: Maintain clinical guidelines and SOPs.
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate departmental risks.
* Operational Planning: Manage lab operations and introduce new tests.
* Training: Educate and train medical students and professionals.
* Clinical Audit: Participate in and implement clinical audits.
* Research: Conduct and publish research in medical microbiology.

Essential Requirements:
* GMC Registration: Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise.
* Completion of Training: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology or within six months of award.
* FRCPath Qualification: Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or equivalent qualification.
* Broad Training and Experience: Extensive training and experience in Medical Microbiology and Virology.
* Clinical Independence: Ability to deliver service independently without direct supervision.


Benefits:
* 32 working days per year, plus public bank holidays - Increases to 34 working days after 7 years as a consultant
* £250 starting bonus paid by Service Care Solutions
* Access to an onsite nursery and the Derriford Centre for Health and Wellbeing
* Accredited by the national Workplace Wellbeing Charter
* Occupational Health services including counselling
* Available studio flats with modern amenities
* Includes phone, broadband, digital TV channels, and more
* Hot and cold meals available 24 hours a day
* Access to the Discovery Library with contemporary facilities

To Apply:
Please send your up-to-date CV to Aaron at

Do you know someone who may be interested? Simply send me their details - If they join and begin work with Service Care Solutions for the first time, you will be entitled to a Referral Bonus of up to £750!

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