Specialist Grade in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases or Microbiology

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Specialist in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases for a permanent, full-time position. You will be responsible for ensuring effective delivery of clinical services and contributing to quality governance. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and have extensive postgraduate training in Microbiology. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have 12 years of postgraduate medical training, including 6 years in Microbiology.
• Desirable to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of clinical and diagnostic infection services.
• Contribute to quality and clinical governance systems.
• Support development of patient-focused infection pathways.
• Provide managerial and operational support.

Skills

Registration with the General Medical Council

Postgraduate medical training

Experience in Microbiology

Teaching experience

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath)

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP)

Job description

Specialist Grade in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases or Microbiology

Employer:

NHS Jobs

Location:

to be confirmed, SA31 2AF

Pay:

£100,870.00 to £111,442.00 per year, £100870.00 - £111442.00 a year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

21/12/2025

About this job

The post holder will be accountable to the Director of Infection, through the Clinical Lead for Infection Services, West Wales, and will work collaboratively with colleagues across Public Health Wales and Hywel Dda University Health Board to ensure the effective delivery of clinical and diagnostic infection services.

Key responsibilities include: Contributing to the maintenance of quality and clinical governance systems within the service, including compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 accreditation and relevant national frameworks.

Supporting the development of modernised and patient-focused infection pathways across acute and community settings.

Providing managerial and operational support in areas delegated by the Clinical Lead, including service planning and performance review.

Ensuring effective communication and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams and across organisational boundaries.

Participating in clinical audit, risk management and research activity relevant to infection services.

Contributing to service innovation, including the potential development of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) and other specialist infection services.

Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council and have completed a minimum of twelve years postgraduate medical training, of which at least six years will have been in Microbiology or Infectious Diseases (or equivalent experience). Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) and/or Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) is highly desirable, as is experience in teaching, service development, and quality improvement.

The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop a specialist portfolio within an established, supportive national infection service and to contribute meaningfully to the continual improvement of infection care across Wales.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view on Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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