Locum Consultant in Medical Microbiology

Locum Consultant in Medical Microbiology

Locum consultant in Medical Microbiology with consideration given to Associate Specialists, Speciality Doctors or Microbiology Clinical Scientists based on experience.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to work in a modern, progressive infection service delivering:

• Comprehensive clinical microbiology, virology and mycology advice
• 24/7 consultant-led infection advisory service (1:7 non-resident on-call)
• Embedded antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) across the Trust
• Active involvement in Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
• Close working relationships with tertiary specialties including ICU, NICU, renal transplant, haematology, cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery

The post holder will practise as an autonomous consultant microbiologist providing complex clinical advice, supporting optimal diagnostic pathways, and promoting evidence-based antimicrobia...