Consultant Microbiologist - NE England - Perm/Locum FTC

Triple West Medical; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Microbiologist to join their dedicated team in North East England. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on infection prevention and management within a leading NHS Trust. You will collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals, ensuring high standards of care and developing a microbiology center of excellence. With opportunities for clinical leadership and a supportive environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career while contributing to community health. If you are passionate about microbiology and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Certificates of Sponsorship for overseas doctors

Referral scheme offering up to £1,500

Qualifications

• GMC registration and relevant experience are essential.
• Ability to focus on specific clinical areas based on interest.

Responsibilities

• Liaison with clinicians and hospital staff regarding infection management.
• Coordinate with Public Health England for notifiable disease reporting.
• Participate in clinical audits and infection control management.

Skills

Medical Microbiology

Infectious Diseases

Clinical Leadership

Infection Prevention

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Education

GMC Registration

Relevant Medical Experience

Job description

Consultant Microbiologist - NE England - Perm/Locum FTC

Triple West Medical has been appointed by an NHS Trust in North East England to recruit a Consultant Microbiologist for a substantive post. The Trust is also considering a Locum Fixed Term Contract for at least 12 months. There is an opportunity for the right candidate to serve as the Clinical Lead and Deputy Director of IPC.

The NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community health services to approximately 550,000 residents across multiple sites. It is committed to delivering high-quality care and continually improving patient experience.

The advertised Consultant post in Infection (Medical Microbiology or Microbiology and Infectious Diseases) is full-time (10.4 programmed activities). This is a replacement role; the successful candidate will share responsibilities with existing Consultant Microbiologists, Specialists, and a Specialty Doctor. The appointee will collaborate closely with other consultants and aim to uphold high service standards. Support for the Medical Director, who is also the Trust DIPC, is expected, with potential for clinical leadership to develop a microbiology center of excellence.

Brief Duties / Responsibilities

1. Liaison with clinicians, hospital staff, and GPs regarding diagnosis, management, and infection prevention.
2. Coordinate with Public Health England and the Health Protection Unit for infection management and notifiable disease reporting.
3. This is a full-time role; a job plan will be established within three months of employment.
4. The appointee may choose to focus on specific clinical areas based on interest or expertise.
5. Provide advice and interpret test results within the department.
6. Participate in weekly antimicrobial ward rounds and daily ICU ward rounds.
7. Implement and participate in medical and multidisciplinary clinical audits, including C.diff MDT, OPAT MDT, Orthopedic MDT, and Endocarditis MDT.
8. Contribute to policies, procedures, and guidelines related to microbiology and other departments.
9. Work with infection control nurses to manage day-to-day infection control across the Trust.
10. Investigate infection control incidents, participate in root cause analysis, and implement reduction strategies for hospital-acquired infections.
11. Engage in decontamination issues and ensure laboratory operations meet UKAS standards with technical support.

Our client can issue Certificates of Sponsorship to qualified overseas doctors. GMC registration and relevant experience are essential.

If interested in this Consultant Microbiologist role, please apply below to arrange a discussion. We also have other vacancies across the country and a referral scheme offering up to £1,500 for successful placements (T&Cs apply).