Speciality Doctor in Medical Microbiology

Provide, supported by the Consultant Microbiologists, clinical and laboratory services to the Trust. Take part in the cross-site on-call rota. On-call duties (Category A) include attending the laboratory at weekends (although IT resource can be made available to support provision of predictable weekend work from home).On call commitment for the six month post is 26 weeknights and 4 weekends (Sat/Sun) Annual and study leave is covered internally with no locum cover. Undertake CME/CPD as required by the relevant medical Royal College and facilitated by funds from the Trust. Take part in clinical governance as a practicing clinician and to seek to maintain clinical and laboratory standards. Take part in audit using the Trust audit facilities. Teaching and training of resident doctors, medical students, scientific staff and other allied healthcare professionals Provide continuing clinical input for patients in the Trusts care and, in partnership with colleagues, to work towards the smooth running of the department. The post holder would be expected to subscribe to the research governance policies of the organisation. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology not otherwise specified. Advising on day to day and on call infection control activities