The Trust is seeking to appoint a full time (10PAs) Specialty Doctor in Medical Microbiology / Infection / Virology. This is a new Speciality 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 education and training activity of the microbiology department.
This role is suitable for doctors with different levels of knowledge, clinical skills, training, responsibilities and needs (both educational and career wise) who may be working towards a more senior grade (e.g. Specialist Doctor). Individuals in these roles will be working within a team, under the supervision of Consultants. Specialty Doctors must have at least four years post-graduate experience, two of which must be within this specialty.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s established
South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
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
