Consultant in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases or Microbiology

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bangor; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bangor is seeking a Consultant in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases. The successful candidate will provide clinical oversight and contribute to the leadership of infection services in North Wales. Responsibilities include improving clinical standards, supporting infection pathways, and engaging in education activities. Full GMC registration and a CCT or equivalent are required. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and a chance to influence infection service direction.

Qualifications

• Must hold full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with GMC.
• Possess or be within six months of obtaining a CCT in Medical Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases.
• Demonstrate equivalence for GMC registration is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist clinical advice and diagnostic oversight.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of clinical standards.
• Support development of patient-focused infection pathways.

Skills

Specialist clinical advice

Managerial duties

Audit and clinical governance

Education

Full and specialist registration with GMC

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath)

Job description

Consultant in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases or Microbiology

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

Bangor, LL572PW

Pay:

£110,240.00 to £160,951.00 per year, £110240.00 - £160951.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

26/12/2025

About this job

The successful applicant will be a key member of the North Wales Infection Service, working closely with consultant colleagues, clinical scientists, and infection prevention professionals across Public Health Wales and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

They will be accountable to the Director of Infection through the Clinical Lead for Infection Services, North Wales, and will contribute to the strategic and operational leadership of infection services in the region.

Responsibilities include: Providing specialist clinical advice and diagnostic oversight within the context of a multidisciplinary service.

Contributing to the continuous improvement of clinical standards, ensuring compliance with national guidance, accreditation requirements, and professional frameworks.

Supporting the development and delivery of patient-focused infection pathways and service innovations.

Undertaking managerial duties as delegated by the Clinical Lead.

Leading and participating in audit, clinical governance, and research activities in line with the priorities of Public Health Wales.

Supporting undergraduate and postgraduate education, and contributing to the professional development of colleagues.

Applicants must hold full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) and possess, or be within six months of obtaining, a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases, or demonstrate equivalence.

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) and/or Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), or equivalent qualification, is essential.

This post provides an opportunity to influence the future direction of infection services in North Wales, with potential involvement in areas such as Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) and infection service modernisation.