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Job overview

This a 6 month fixed term 0.8 WTE consultant post, based in the within the Microbiology and Infectious Diseases department at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. This post is based at SMH site, but with 1:8 out of hours covering all sites. The post is suitable for candidates who hold the FRCPath and are on the specialist register for microbiology with either virology or infectious diseases, or within 6 months of CCT date.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be based at the SMH site, and will be working closely with colleagues in infectious diseases and 2 other consultants in microbiology on the same site. The post holder will engage in clinical microbiology laboratory liaison (including GP liaison work 1 day every third week), results reporting, IPC and AMS activities, and training of specialist registrars in microbiology. There are opportunities to be the OPAT consultant on rotation with other consultants, and gain experience leading ITU ward rounds. The post holder will lead on the liaison with specialist paediatric services, including PICU, NNU, paediatric BMT and paediatric ID teams, including paediatric AMS activities.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.  

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.