Consultant - Infection / Microbiology / Virology

Consultant - Infection / Microbiology / VirologyApplications are invited for up to two wholetime equivalent substantive Consultant posts as part of a programme to expand and reimagine infection services based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. We are seeking individuals with specialist registration in one of the following areas: Infectious Diseases with GIM 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 future development of inpatient ID service and establish clinical infection training across RCHT, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Main duties of the job: Advice on investigation and management of infections Inpatient ID consults 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 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 Support specialist MDTs Person Specification Essential GMC registration with licence to practice On the specialist register for Infectious diseases or Medical Microbiology Within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at time of interview Desirable Evidence of research or higher degree relevant to infection practise Undergraduate and post graduate Teaching and education experience Other Skills Essential Excellent teamworking Desirable Leadership and quality improvement experience#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-07