Job overview

Applications are invited for one full time Specialty Doctor in the Department of Microbiology.  This is a permanent post based at the Bedford site.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed individual to contribute to the development of Clinical Microbiology and Infection services in Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which includes Bedford Hospital and Luton & Dunstable Hospital.

There is a single Microbiology Laboratory on Bedford Hospital site which has been successfully modernized with a complete refresh of the laboratory equipment, including the purchase of MALDI, Roche 6800, Enteric PCR, Microscan and an updated Laboratory Information Management System implemented in January 2023.

In addition to these exciting new facilities, the Trust is a clinical site of the Cranfield University Postgraduate Medical School, has strong links with Cambridge University Medical School and boasts a comprehensive and proactive research and development programme.

This is an exciting time for Bedfordshire Hospitals. The hospital will continue to develop its clinical capabilities to enable it to achieve national and international recognition.
Bedford and Luton are towns which provide easy access to London, the North of England and beyond through its rail links and M1/A1/A14 accessibility.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will form part of a team providing microbiology, antibiotic stewardship and infection control services. It is intended that the appointee will on occasion, rotate between hospitals.  The successful candidate will be joining the cross site on call rota (1:6) for out of hours service.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.