Microbiology Specialty Doctor
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £52,530.00 to £82,400.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £52530.00 - £82400.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | North Shields, NE29 8NH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9319-24-0566 |
Summary
The successful applicant for this post will work closely with all the consultant medical Microbiologists to provide a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective clinical microbiology, virology and infection control service. There will be a laboratory induction period to enable familiarisation with the department and the routine laboratory service. The successful applicant will be expected to take part in: All aspects of local routine laboratory processes, including a pre-analytical understanding of test requesting, specimen processing and post-analytical interpretation and reporting of results. Close liaison with microbiology laboratory team and address any queries that they may have related to the specimen processing Provision of clinical advice in response to verbal and written clinical enquiries from both the acute Trust and community sources. Regular Microbiology and Antimicrobial ward rounds, including reviewing patients with significant test results (blood culture, CSF etc.) or with complex infections, daily Critical Care ward rounds, and other regular specialty ward rounds including Antimicrobial Stewardship. Close liaison with the Infection Control Team and Public Health