The Trust is seeking a Consultant Microbiologist (/Consultant Clinical Scientist: [pay scale AFC 8d]) to provide strategic and clinical leadership for the microbiology and infection control service, and lead the team in the provision of the general microbiology service, infection prevention and service development.

Consultant Clinical Scientist applications are welcomed too, please contact Mark.gordon@stockport.nhs.uk to discuss this further.

The successful candidate will lead the clinical microbiology service, ensuring alignment with Trust objectives and national guidelines including NICE, UKHSA, RCPath, and BIA standards to ensure delivery of a high quality service.

The department is at establishment for consultant posts and all Consultants report as general microbiologists and cover all areas including clinical calls, authorisation, infection prevention, ward rounds and meetings.

SHH Microbiology Laboratory holds UKAS accreditation and provides comprehensive services to the population of Stockport and High Peak receiving a large and varied workload. Close working relationships with clinicians are maintained through weekly MDT meetings., Core role:o Participate in the provision of consultant-level microbiology advice, result interpretation and authorisation, clinical liaison, and MDT attendanceo Contribute to the out-of-hours microbiology rotao Diagnostic service deliveryo Fulfil the role of lead for the IDPS serviceo Day to day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimenso The quality assurance performance within the department, including EQAo The maintenance of full UKAS accreditationo Business planning, including the assessment and introduction of new methods and forward planning for staff and equipment requirements

Clinical lead:Strategic Leadership and Service Developmento Clinical service leadership, aligned with Trust objectives and national guidelineso Develop and implement a robust clinical strategy for continuous service improvemento Ensure appropriateness of laboratory test menuClinical Governance and Qualityo Clinical governance and quality assurance and compliance with the UKAS ISO 15189 standardo Champion evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuous improvemento Support Trust-wide IPC strategiesTeam Leadership and Managemento Provide leadership and line management to the clinical microbiology teamo Foster a collaborative, supportive environmento Ensure robust appraisal, job and workforce planningo Co-ordinate annual/study/professional leave of consultant colleagues

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice