Medical Microbiologist and Infection Prevention Specialist

5 days ago


Wakefield, Wakefield, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Microbiologist to join our team as an Infection Prevention Specialist. This is a replacement post, offered on a full-time basis with opportunities for part-time applicants.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will work effectively alongside clinical colleagues to provide a comprehensive infection service, including provision of clinical advice, authorisation and interpretation of laboratory results, supervision and liaison with the laboratory team, and working effectively with junior infection specialist colleagues.

This role offers a wide range of complex and interesting cases, including The Mid Yorkshire Regional Adult Burns Centre and Regional Children's Burns Unit and Yorkshire Regional Spinal Injuries Centre.

Main Duties
  • Provision of clinical advice from within the Trust, primary care, and other healthcare colleagues in our region.
  • Authorisation and interpretation of laboratory results.
  • Supervision and liaison with the laboratory team.
  • Working effectively with junior infection specialist colleagues, the pharmacy team, and regional infection specialist colleagues.
  • Infection prevention and control advice - with opportunity to take up Trust infection control roles e.g. DIPC.
  • Liaising with the local UKHSA team for notifiable diseases/organisms and participation in mandatory surveillance.
  • Multidisciplinary meetings including haematology, orthopaedics, infection control, regional burns centre, and intensive care.
  • Developing services including outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT), undergraduate teaching, and research.
About Us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients' homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ+ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply.

Requirements

Eligible candidates must be GMC registered, have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Microbiology, or be within 6 months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants must also demonstrate experience of working within a microbiology department, personal contribution to service development, and multidisciplinary team working.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £85,000-£110,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additional benefits include flexible working hours, excellent pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development and growth.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Medical Microbiologist looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please submit your application through our online portal.



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