Job Description

Doctors Direct have an exciting opportunity for a Microbiology Consultant to work with us at

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.

Our client is looking for dedicated doctors ready to work in a world-renowned centre of clinical excellence.

Duties:

Diagnostic Microbiology:

Oversee the performance and interpretation of microbiological tests, including culture, molecular, and serological assays, to identify pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibilities.

Infectious Disease Consultation:

Provide expert consultation to clinical teams on the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, including antibiotic therapy recommendations and infection control strategies.

Laboratory Management:

Lead and manage the microbiology laboratory, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.

Research and Development:

Engage in research activities, including clinical studies, to advance the understanding of infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and diagnostic techniques.

Teaching and Training:

Educate and mentor medical students, residents, laboratory staff, and other healthcare professionals in microbiology and infectious disease topics.

Quality Assurance:

Implement and monitor quality control measures to maintain the accuracy and reliability of microbiological testing.

Antimicrobial Stewardship:

Collaborate with the antimicrobial stewardship committee to optimize antibiotic use, reduce resistance, and enhance patient outcomes.

Outreach and Education:

Contribute to public health efforts by providing education and guidance on infectious disease prevention and control in the community.

Skills:

Board certification or eligibility in Acute Medicine. Strong Clinical Skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well under pressure.

Requirements:

6 months NHS experience Valid GMC registration Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)

About the Trust

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is made up of four hospitals: Hertford County Hospital in Hertford, the Lister Hospital in Stevenage, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in Northwood and the New QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City.

East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust have a team of over 5,000 dedicated staff, delivering high quality, safe and effective care. Together the sites deliver a range of services including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, maternity and diagnostic care. The Trust also offers specialist services such as cardiology, urology, renal medicine and radiotherapy.

Why Choose Doctors Direct?

Doctors Direct are part of NHS Professionals and owned by the Department of Health and Social Care, which means that we are part of the NHS family and sets us apart from locum agencies. Saving money and providing only the highest quality locum cover to our partner Trusts is at the very heart of what we do.

Doctors Direct are part of the NHS and do not charge our partner Trusts the expensive fees associated with private locum agencies. That means every shift worked by one of our members helps save money for the Trust and the wider NHS. These vital saving can then be reinvested into what matters most, patient care and safety.

Not only do members of Doctors Direct help save money for the NHS, they receive fantastic benefits including;

First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust

- access before they are made available to agency

Wellbeing incentives

-take advantage of the wellbeing hub

Competitive pay rates

- work this week, get paid next week

Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go

- access your "My Bank" shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone

Essential support when you need it - 24/7 365 days -

Call us anytime

Multi-locational

- work across neighbouring Trusts

Varied working options to suit your lifestyle

- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements

Training and development opportunities

Build holiday allowance for every shift you work

Stakeholder pension scheme available

As an equal opportunities organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors and have the necessary skills and qualities, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Temporary contract, Part-time, Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 48 months

Pay: 100.00-175.00 per hour ( Negotiable dependent on experience )

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime
Schedule:

Day shift Flexitime Night shift Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Do you have a valid GMC? Please do not apply if you do not have this yet Do you have the right to work in the UK? We do not offer sponsorship Do you have 3-6 months NHS experience as a Doctor? Do you have references as a Doctor that cover the last 2-3 years?
Experience:

supervisory: 1 year (preferred) NHS: 1 year (preferred)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 100.00-175.00 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person