About this role
Job summary
This post offers an exciting opportunity to join the Clinical Microbiology team at the Royal United Hospitals (RUH) Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications are invited for a part-time Consultant Medical Microbiologist (7.75PA), or a jointly trained consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
You will join an enthusiastic and committed team of 5.875 WTE Consultant Microbiologists. You will provide a high-quality, comprehensive, and cost-effective clinical microbiology service for the Bath clinical area.
Laboratory services are performed by UK Health Security Agency staff in Bristol. There is an on-site Hot Laboratory handling blood cultures, CSF, and tissue samples, with the majority of other microbiology and virology samples processed in Bristol.
The microbiology department is situated in a new purpose-built laboratory and has full UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation. The role will be based at the RUH in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bath. Bath is an historic city known for its elegant Georgian architecture, green spaces and vibrant cultural scene. It also boasts a variety of renowned schools, including primary, secondary, and higher education institutions. Bath Spa University and the University of Bath are prominent universities in the area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a comprehensive consultant clinical microbiology service, which will include:
Clinical liaison with other healthcare professionals for the direct management of patients with infection Diagnostic laboratory liaison and oversight Authorisation and interpretation of laboratory results Participation in ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings Involvement in policy and guideline development and review Other aspects of the role include involvement in Antimicrobial Stewardship, Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT), Infection Prevention and Control, and Laboratory Management. Lead consultant roles for these areas are organised by mutual agreement and can be arranged on a rotatory basis.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.
We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.
We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.
We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details about this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training Essential
FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
Dual CCT with Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview). Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT (i.e CESR / portfolio pathway). Knowledge of the NHS Healthcare system and of infection sciences laboratory processes including Antimicrobial stewardship and infection control. Training and experience in infection sciences work sufficient to practice as an independent consultant within the structures currently in place at the RUH, Bath.
Desirable
A good record of peer-reviewed publications Relevant managerial qualifications and/or experience MRCP or equivalent research degree (MD or PhD)
Specific Skills Essential
Capable of communicating effectively with clinical and other colleagues Interest and willingness to participate in laboratory management and administration. Previous experience of audit and awareness of the requirements of clinical governance. Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
Experience of quality improvement or service development.
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 Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal United Hospital Bath
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Bath
BA1 3NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)