Clinical Scientist - Microbiology

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit. 

Job overview

Working Full time : 37.5 hours per week

The post holder will join the team of Consultant Microbiologists, Specialty Doctor and Biomedical Scientist to provide of a comprehensive Clinical Microbiology service for Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and West Cheshire GP practices to aid effective diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of infections.

The post is based in the Countess of Chester Hospital and provides clinical support to the microbiology laboratory, which is located off-site in Bromborough. The laboratory provides a joint microbiology service to the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide a wide ranging and comprehensive microbiology and infection prevention service to the Trust and other users of the service.

The post-holder will participate (under the supervision of the Consultants Microbiologist) in an advisory service provided by the Department to other health professionals within the Trust and Primary Care, to aid the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

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