The Trust is seeking to appoint a full time (10PAs) Specialist Doctor in Medical Microbiology / Infection / Virology. This is a new Specialist grade post in line with the contract reform 2021 for SAS doctors. The post holder will have a commitment to high quality patient care, clinical governance, innovation, delivery of performance targets and excellence in training.
The Microbiology medical workforce provide advice to many disciplines of health care workers regarding the diagnosis and management of infections and infection prevention and control advice.
The post holder will be expected to liaise and develop a close working relationship with clinicians and other staff at the hospital, encourage safe and optimal management of infection, while supporting antimicrobial stewardship practice and infection prevention and control at the different sites. The post holder will also contribute to the activity of the microbiology department in the rest of the Trust and support specialty training.
This role is suitable for a doctor with substantial experience in microbiology who is able to work independently at a senior level but not within a consultant post. The post holder will be an active member of the multidisciplinary infection team.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Kathleen Bamford Job title: Consultant Medical Microbiologist, Specialty Lead Email address:
[email protected] Telephone number: 01872 254900
