Consultant - Infection​/Microbiology​/Virology

Applications are invited for a 10PA substantive Consultant post as part of a newly expanded and reimagined infection service based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. We are seeking an individual with UK specialist registration in one of the following areas:

• Medical Microbiology
• Medical Microbiology with Infectious Diseases
• Other combinations also considered

There are wide ranging opportunities to contribute to all aspects of our clinical infection service including developing special interests and research . The posts are based in the clinical microbiology department on the Royal Cornwall Hospital (RCH) site in Truro, Cornwall . The post is designed to enable the Trust to develop and enhance the clinical liaison and infection service including an inpatient  and support clinical infection training at RCHT, and across the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula.

There will also be opportunities to contribute to future services across the peninsula pathology network. Discussion of special interest, less than full time and hybrid but maximum on site working are welcomed. The post is permanent. The scope of these posts include the following activities arranged in rotation among the team with ample opportunity to develop special interests such as specialist team support, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control as well as outpatient antibiotic support or rapid access:

• Advice on investigation and management of infections
• In patient
• Bacteraemia and significant infection rounds
• Day-to-day support for all aspects of the diagnostic laboratory
• IPAC and AMS support
• Liaison with health protection teams
• Out of hours cover. This is currently provided on a 1:4 rota.
• Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.
• Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.
• Contribute to the teaching commitment for the Peninsula Medical School.

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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.