Clinical Microbiologist

About the Role

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Microbiologist to join our team. As a key member of our Microbiology department, you will play a vital role in providing expert advice and guidance on infection prevention and control.

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with clinicians, hospital staff, and general practitioners to diagnose, manage, and prevent infections.
• Collaborate with existing Consultant Microbiologists to provide positive blood culture ward rounds, antimicrobial stewardship rounds, and other infection-related activities.
• Ensure professional standards are maintained in the laboratory, working closely with Senior Biomedical Scientists.
• Authorise and interpret laboratory results, and provide infection prevention and control advice to the Trust and wider community.
• Participate in the planning of pathology services, audit activities, and training of junior medical staff.

Person Specification

• Higher Level training in Clinical Microbiology, including infection prevention, and a CCT in Microbiology or dual CCT in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases.
• GMC registration and FRCPath or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team, maintain good relations with contacts, and demonstrate audit and implementation of change following audit.

About Us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the West Midlands, committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving health outcomes. We are proud of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.