Locum Microbiology Consultant Needed For Children Hospital In West Midlands

Job Opportunity: Microbiology Consultant

On behalf of a busy NHS Trust in West Midlands, we are seeking an experienced Microbiology Consultant available for ongoing onsite cover.

1. Duration: Ongoing role, initially 3 months, with potential extension if mutually agreed.
2. Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
3. On-call commitment: 1 in 4 telephone on-call, including weekends onsite.
4. Candidate eligibility: Candidates not on the specialist register will also be considered.

The postholder will participate in providing a comprehensive clinical medical microbiology and infection prevention & control service across the Trust. Responsibilities include:

• Advising on appropriate specimens
• Involvement in specimen analysis and result interpretation
• Managing patient care through clinical liaison
• Providing antibiotic advice and supporting antibiotic stewardship programs
• Offering guidance on infection prevention & control measures

Additional duties include participation in an out-of-hours on-call rota for microbiology and infection prevention & control advisory services across two hospitals within the Trust.

The exact job plan and clinical requirements can be discussed or disclosed with the department.

To apply online or for more information, please contact Dawid Krawczynski at or email him directly.

Application form:

• First name
• Surname
• Email
• Phone
• Message

Additional questions:

• Do you hold a VISA allowing work in the UK? Yes / No
• Do you have at least six months' NHS or private hospital experience? Yes / No

Confirmation:

I confirm that I have read and understood the job details.

Location: South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber

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