ID & Microbiology Consultant - Stewardship Lead

Bradford Teaching Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust; Aberford; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology for a new post within our integrated Infection Service. This full-time role offers opportunities to contribute to teaching, quality improvement and service development across Bradford and Airedale.

You will lead antimicrobial stewardship and provide specialist infection advice for a diverse patient population, with sessions at Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital.

Qualifications

• Evidence of completing an approved period of training in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology.
• UK registration or eligibility to register with GMC for Consultant post.
• Experience at Consultant level in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide combined Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology service with inpatient and outpatient duties.
• Lead antimicrobial stewardship with antimicrobial pharmacist and clinical teams.
• Deliver expert infection diagnosis, interpretation of results and patient management guidance.
• Participate in on-call rota and contribute to teaching, quality improvement and service development.
• Collaborate with Infection Prevention and Control and other specialties.

Education

MBChB or equivalent

MRCP or FRCS (UK) or equivalent

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (UK) or equivalent

CCT or within 6 months of AAC date

GMC licence to practice

Job description

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology for a new post within our integrated Infection Service. This full-time role offers opportunities to contribute to teaching, quality improvement and service development across Bradford and Airedale.

You will lead antimicrobial stewardship and provide specialist infection advice for a diverse patient population, with sessions at Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital.