Consultant Microbiologist

About the Role

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

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise with clinicians, hospital staff, and general practitioners to diagnose, manage, and prevent infections in collaboration with existing Consultant Microbiologists.
• Authorise and interpret laboratory results, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Work closely with the Clinical Lead to maintain professional standards in the laboratory, adhering to UKAS accreditation requirements.
• Provide infection prevention and control advice to RWT, WHT, and the wider community, assisting in the implementation of infection prevention policies.
• Participate in the planning of pathology services, collaborating with other Consultant Pathologists within BCPS.
• Contribute to audit activities, training junior medical staff, and participating in the Trust's Undergraduate Medical Training Programme.

Person Specification

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

About Us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands, providing primary, acute, and community services. We are committed to creating a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements, and a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.