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An excellent opportunity has arisen for Consultant Microbiologists to join a collaborative, forward-thinking Microbiology team in the South West region. The department is seeking to expand and transform its microbiology services.

The successful applicants will work within a dynamic and supportive microbiology department, with flexibility over job plan arrangements to suit individual requirements. The team is committed to broadening the scope of services and offers a collaborative working environment, partnering with regional organisations and providing access to academic and professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive infection service across the organisation, including direct clinical care, infection prevention and control (IPC), and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Lead on infection management strategy and policy within the Trust.
• Engage in timely clinical liaison with consultant colleagues, hospital staff, GPs, antibiotic pharmacists, IPC nurses, Genito-Urinary Medicine physicians, respiratory physicians, health protection consultants, and others involved in infection diagnosis, prevention, and management.
• Conduct regular ward visits and provide dedicated microbiology input to key units, including:
  • Intensive Care
  • Haematology/Oncology
  • Medical/Surgical Admissions Units
• Participate in regular departmental and governance committees, including:
  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) meetings
  • Medicines Management Committee
  • Antibiotic Working Group
  • Sepsis Working Group
  • Pathology Directorate Meetings
  • Microbiology Management Committee
• Contribute to Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs), including:
  • Orthopaedic MDT
  • Diabetic/High-Risk Foot MDT
  • Cardiology MDT
  • Antibiotic pharmacy rounds
• Develop sub-speciality interests that align with service needs and strategic priorities.
• Participate in teaching and training activities, including undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.
• Provide consultant cover during colleagues’ absences and participate in the out-of-hours consultant rota.
• Engage in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Undertake emergency duties and support unforeseen clinical demands as required.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Complete GMC registration with a licence to practise or eligibility for registration within six months of the interview.
• FRCPath (UK) by examination or equivalent qualification.
• Thorough and broad training in Medical Microbiology.
• Ability to deliver the service independently and to a high clinical standard.
• Expertise in infection prevention and control.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice in Medical Microbiology.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-working skills.
• Commitment to the development of high-quality, patient-centred services.

Desirable Requirements

• MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification.
• Additional relevant higher qualifications.
• Formal IPC qualification.
• Evidence of a complementary specialist interest.
• Experience in antimicrobial stewardship and the rationalisation of prescribing practices.
• Experience or interest in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT).
• Demonstrable experience leading service improvements or transformation initiatives.

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