Consultant Physician in Medical Microbiology and Virology/ Infection
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Interviews are due to take place week commencing 20th December 2024.
An opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Physician in Medical Microbiology and Virology to join the Virology and molecular pathology team based at UHCW NHS Trust in a locum, fixed term post. Qualifications and experience equivalent to that recognised by Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists in Virology (FRCPath) achieved by examination will be considered, as will microbiology trained consultants who have an interest and suitable experience in virology.This is a full-time post with 10 PAs associated with the job role.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a cohesive team working across infection sciences with a wide remit including three Acute Trusts and communities across Coventry and Warwickshire. Informal contacts to discuss the post are welcomed and should be made to Dr Lisa Berry or Dr Steve Laird- As part of a team with the existing workforce of clinical scientists and BMS staff, the post-holder will provide clinical virology services to local trusts, GUM clinics and primary care.
- The appointee will develop close collaborative links with clinicians and work to develop services to the highest standards including the adoption of best practice guidance, the development of diagnostic and treatment protocols and all other relevant guidelines.
- The clinical virology team have a duty virologist rota for weekends and bank holidays from 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturdays or Sundays.
- The job is offered at 10 sessions. For both clinical scientists and medical consultants, the on call element of the job plan will be calculated as part of a 10 session / 10 PA contract, with appropriate time off during Monday-Friday. For medical staff the on call element of the job plan is estimated to be 0.5PA, with Category A availability supplement.
- The post-holder will have a reflective approach to their own practice and will agree a programme of continuing professional development which meets both their and service provision requirements
- Registration with and satisfactory participation in the Royal College of Pathologists Continuing Professional Development programme is a requirement of the post.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
There has never been a better time to join our team.
For further information around this Locum Consultant post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Oct 2024