Infectious Diseases Microbiology Specialist – Flexible

Public Health Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national public health agency in Wales is seeking a highly skilled Specialist Grade in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. This role involves providing clinical microbiology advice, supporting infection prevention plans, and leading quality improvement. The position also includes training junior staff and participating in a 1 in 5 on-call rota. Applicants should have a medical degree with relevant specialization and a passion for enhancing patient-centered care. Flexible working arrangements are supported.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Requires a medical degree and specialization in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases.
• Experience in providing clinical microbiology and infection disease advice is critical.
• Ability to engage in continuing professional development and training of staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical microbiology and infectious disease advice.
• Support infection prevention and control initiatives.
• Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement and service development.
• Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervise junior medical staff and participate in teaching.
• Participate in on-call rota duties.

Skills

Expert clinical microbiology advice

Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial stewardship

Ward-based patient reviews

Training and supervision

Education

Medical Degree with specialization in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases

Job description

A national public health agency in Wales is seeking a highly skilled Specialist Grade in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. This role involves providing clinical microbiology advice, supporting infection prevention plans, and leading quality improvement. The position also includes training junior staff and participating in a 1 in 5 on-call rota. Applicants should have a medical degree with relevant specialization and a passion for enhancing patient-centered care. Flexible working arrangements are supported.