Consultant Microbiologist

Job Description

Northern Care Alliance (NCA) Microbiology is looking to appoint a Consultant Microbiologist to join the team based in the state of the art Pathology laboratories located on the Royal Oldham Hospital site.The NCA is made up of Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, with central service laboratories at the Salford Royal and Royal Oldham sites. Across the NCA there is an establishment of 14 Consultants: 8 at Pathology at Wigan and Salford (PAWS) and 6 at Pennine Acute Hospitals (including 1 virologist with a second virology post approved). Both laboratories provide supervision for Specialty Trainees and both laboratories are accredited to UKAS ISO 15189;2012 Each consultant has access to a full support team. There is a single merged on call rota for the NCA/PAWS and is anticipated that in the future duties could include work based at any of the sites within the network.The post includes some Infection Control Doctor responsibilities, shared with colleagues, providing an opportunity to help develop further the Infection Control Service for the NCA. Microbiology provides a robust quality diagnostic, interpretative and clinical service, for both microbiology and virology; working closely with GPs, hospital clinicians and other healthcare professionals across the NCA.Putting your needs under the microscopeWe commit to providing you with:A welcoming consultant team with a clear vision for the continued success of the departmentSupport for personal development utilising strong links with external stakeholdersA flexible approach to job planning that delivers a working environment to best suit all members of the teamOpportunities to work with other local organisations to enhance skills and experienceParticipation and support with local and national clinical trialsA support team that is professional and efficient, and is always willing to helpThe role will see you working across hospital sites, which offer a comprehensive range of clinical disciplines.Your valued contributionYou will have a strong background in Microbiology and Infection Control and be a resilient team player. You will be on the Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). The post is suitable for applicants holding a CCT or equivalent in Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases.This post provides an excellent opportunity to work with multi-disciplinary teams from a range of specialties. You will be someone who can create great relationships quickly and be adept at utilising the skills of colleagues from other specialties within the organization and the community to provide a fully holistic approach to patient care. You will be someone who remains calm under pressure, with an ability to take charge when needed with an encouraging and supportive approach. Your attention to detail and clear passion for delivering an efficient, high quality service will mean that you stand out from the crowd. You will be supported by a Clinical Director in Infection Sciences and a Clinical Lead in Microbiology.We would welcome the chance to introduce you to our team and show you around our state of the art facility.In line with the Trust’s Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups, individuals with disabilities and women are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.For further details / informal visits contact:NameDr Mike Przybylo,Job titleConsultant Microbiologist & Clinical LeadEmail addressMichael.Przybylo@pat.nhs.ukTelephone numberAdditional contact informationDr Paul Chadwick,Consultant Microbiologist & Clinical Director,paul.chadwick@srft.nhs.uk