Head of Bacteriology Reference Department

This senior post is based on the Colindale site but will work with and provide expertise to other UKHSA sites as required. The post-holder will provide clinical leadership as Clinical Lead for the Bacteriology Reference Department (BRD) within the Reference Services Division, which is part of the Public Health Microbiology Directorate in UKHSA's Science Group. There is a cadre of consultant medical staff based in BRD and Virology Reference Department (VRD) at Colindale as well as in UKHSA's Chief Medical Advisor Group.

This will include maintaining oversight of clinical governance in BRD, providing scientific leadership, clinical advice and medical microbiology expertise to UKHSA and service users, and contributing to strategic, academic and operational aspects of service delivery and development.

APPOINTMENT

• This post is for aConsultant Medical Microbiologist or Infectious Diseases Physician with a special interest in Bacteriology or Consultant Clinical Scientist to be employed as Clinical Lead for BRD by the UKHSA.
• A detailed job plan will be agreed on appointment between the post-holder and the Deputy Director, Public Health Microbiology, Reference Services.
• The job plan for this role will comprise up to 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) / 5 days per week,Applications from those wanting part-time, job-share or flexible working welcomed.
• This is a permanent appointment.