Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Microbiology

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) invites applications for a Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Medical Microbiology at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The role requires GMC registration or eligibility and focuses on advancing the infection service with a large, multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidate will join a major lab environment with opportunities for clinical leadership, research involvement, and ongoing professional development within a supportive trust.

Qualifications

• Medical degree and GMC registration required.
• Postgraduate training with infection/microbiology focus preferred.
• MRCP/MRCPath or equivalent micro/MSC is desirable.
• Active involvement in audit and research is expected.

Responsibilities

• Undertake senior Locally Employed Doctor duties in Medical Microbiology.
• Contribute to development of infection services across the Trust.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration with AMS, infectious diseases and other services.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance and patient safety.
• Participate in teaching, audits and service improvement projects.

Skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of medical microbiology

Infection impact awareness

Laboratory techniques in microbiology

Education

Medical Degree

MRCP or MRCPath or MSC/Diploma in Microbiology

Postgraduate medical training (3+ years)

Audit and research participation

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Senior Locally Employed Doctor in Microbiology

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Main area Medical Microbiology Grade MT04 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 349-CSS-8219675-RL4

Site Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £67,325 per annum, pro rota Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team and be a driving force in further developing our infection service. These posts would be well suited to resident doctors looking to deepen their infection and microbiology knowledge.

The Department is current undertaking an improvement project to create a cohesive infection service across all the hospitals within the Trust, in what will become one of the largest infection departments in the UK. This will incorporate colleagues in infectious diseases, sexual and reproductive health, respiratory medicine, genitourinary medicine and infection prevention.

Candidates must be eligible for their own GMC registration: an active licence, ceased license or pending application with the GMC at the point of application. Candidates who do not fit this criteria will not progress through to the shortlisting stage.

Main duties of the job

There are a wealth of advantages to joining our team, not limited to the following;

• Extensive range of specialties with potential to develop the infection service in areas of special interest
• Complex and varied case mix (many opportunities for publications/research and continuous professional development)
• Large laboratory with WASP lab automation and partnered with UKHSA. Continuously looking to implement new molecular technologies
• Implementation of new laboratory IT system (Beaker) and Electronic patient record system (HIVE) across the trust since September 2022.
• Strong and regular communication between clinical team and laboratory
• Great relationships with supportive AMS pharmacy team – weekly complex case MDTs and stewardship ward rounds.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Medical Degree
• At least 3 years equivalent of postgraduate medical training
• Experience of working in clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of audit and evidence of active participation in audit
• Demonstrates an understanding of the principles and importance of research and evidence of active participation in research.
• MRCP or MRCPath or MSC/Diploma in Microbiology
• Previous experience in medical microbiology or infection specialty

Other Requirements

• Full Registration (or eligible for full registration) with the General Medical Council

Academic Achievements

• Research & Publications

Skills

• Organisational skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of the contemporary practice of medical microbiology
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of importance and impact of infection on clinical practice
• Demonstrates knowledge of laboratory techniques related to microbiology