Job summary
Job Title - Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology/Infection
Hours of work - 40 hours per week
Specialty/Department - Microbiology
Accountable to - Clinical Lead in Microbiology
Job purpose
The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication.
Job Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Fellow (Registrar level) to join the Trust on a 12-month fixed term contract working within the Microbiology & Infection team based at hospital site.
Typical duties include Clinical Microbiology/Infection consultations, liaison & advice, daily infection ward rounds, laboratory bench rounds, report authorisation, infection prevention & control liaison, antimicrobial stewardship activities/ward rounds as part of the Microbiology/ Infection team, under the supervision of a duty consultant.
The appointee will be expected to attend and actively participate in Departmental and other teaching sessions. It is expected that the appointee will assist with the teaching of undergraduate medical students and postgraduate junior doctors. This post provides a broad experience in the clinical management of Infection. Previous appointees have progressed from this post to further their careers in Infection Specialty roles.
Main duties of the job
The laboratory operates a 7-day service: standard hours are 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday, with laboratory presence until 21:00. On weekends and bank holidays, standard hours of 09:00-17:00 apply. Out-of-hours service is managed by on-call state-registered Biomedical Scientists.
Clinical/Operational Responsibilities:
- Provide microbiology & infection consultations, ward liaison, and advice, with a ~2-week induction period based on experience.
- Participate in infection ward rounds (Bacteraemia, ITU/HDU, MRU, C. diff) and MDTs (Haematology, Diabetic Foot, Orthopaedic).
- Prescribe or amend antimicrobials after discussing with the duty Microbiologist.
- Authorise laboratory reports under consultant supervision.
- Conduct antimicrobial stewardship activities, including audits and guidance development.
- Gain infection control placement and virology experience.
Communication:
- Engage with primary and secondary care clinicians and health workers through verbal, written, and electronic forms.
- Ensure clear, legible documentation in medical notes and IT systems (e.g., laboratory management systems, electronic patient records).
- Coordinate with lab staff, nurses, ward staff, and pharmacists. Seek guidance from senior colleagues when required and communicate clearly with patients and families.
This position offers diverse learning opportunities in clinical and laboratory microbiology.
About us
About us
We are the Doctors Gateway Programme, part of Doctors Direct and NHS Professionals Ltd. We are owned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and recruit to the highest National Health Service (NHS) employment standards. Our Gateway Plus Programme has been specifically created to support middle-grade (ST3 and above) International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to obtain their first role as a Doctor in the UKs NHS. This programme allows you add value and to build on your existing experience, working at an appropriate grade to gain new and relevant experience in the NHS during employment.
There are planned arrival dates throughout 2024/25 to suit your availability to relocate.
Click on Apply to start your journey with us today.
Please note:We cannot accept applications from developing countries because these do not meet current ethical recruitment standards. This list of countries is based upon the World Health Organization (WHO) The Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
NHS Professionals Ltd and Doctors Direct is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
Job Title - Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology/Infection
Hours of work - 40 hours per week
Specialty/Department - Microbiology
Accountable to - Clinical Lead in Microbiology
Job purpose
The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication.
Job Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Fellow (Registrar level) to join the Trust on a 12-month fixed term contract working within the Microbiology & Infection team based at hospital site.
Typical duties include Clinical Microbiology/Infection consultations, liaison & advice, daily infection ward rounds, laboratory bench rounds, report authorisation, infection prevention & control liaison, antimicrobial stewardship activities/ward rounds as part of the Microbiology/ Infection team, under the supervision of a duty consultant.
The appointee will be expected to attend and actively participate in Departmental and other teaching sessions. It is expected that the appointee will assist with the teaching of undergraduate medical students and postgraduate junior doctors. This post provides a broad experience in the clinical management of Infection. Previous appointees have progressed from this post to further their careers in Infection Specialty roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
Job Title - Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology/Infection
Hours of work - 40 hours per week
Specialty/Department - Microbiology
Accountable to - Clinical Lead in Microbiology
Job purpose
The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication.
Job Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Fellow (Registrar level) to join the Trust on a 12-month fixed term contract working within the Microbiology & Infection team based at hospital site.
Typical duties include Clinical Microbiology/Infection consultations, liaison & advice, daily infection ward rounds, laboratory bench rounds, report authorisation, infection prevention & control liaison, antimicrobial stewardship activities/ward rounds as part of the Microbiology/ Infection team, under the supervision of a duty consultant.
The appointee will be expected to attend and actively participate in Departmental and other teaching sessions. It is expected that the appointee will assist with the teaching of undergraduate medical students and postgraduate junior doctors. This post provides a broad experience in the clinical management of Infection. Previous appointees have progressed from this post to further their careers in Infection Specialty roles.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical microbiology or Infectious disease experience
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and
- performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training.
- Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge base.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems.
- Experience of Microbiology & Infection patient management
- Experience of laboratory work - including research relevant to medical microbiology or virology
Desirable
- Experience of Educational Supervision, teaching skills,
- developing Infection or Microbiology teaching and training programmes
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g., prizes, awards, publications etc.
- Experience of the practice of clinical governance and audit - specialist and multidisciplinary
- Experience of clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection, including infectious diseases, haematology/ oncology or ITU or HDU
- Knowledge of specialist areas such as infection control
- Publications in peer review publications
- Presentations or Posters at conferences
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of completion of CMT or equivalent
- FRCPath part 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- General medicine experience
- Infection/microbiology related
- qualification, e.g., Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology, DTM&H
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical microbiology or Infectious disease experience
- Have evidence that their present level of achievement and
- performance is commensurate with the totality of their period of training.
- Demonstrate an appropriate knowledge base.
- Ability to apply sound clinical judgements to problems.
- Experience of Microbiology & Infection patient management
- Experience of laboratory work - including research relevant to medical microbiology or virology
Desirable
- Experience of Educational Supervision, teaching skills,
- developing Infection or Microbiology teaching and training programmes
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements e.g., prizes, awards, publications etc.
- Experience of the practice of clinical governance and audit - specialist and multidisciplinary
- Experience of clinical specialties where there is a significant component of infection, including infectious diseases, haematology/ oncology or ITU or HDU
- Knowledge of specialist areas such as infection control
- Publications in peer review publications
- Presentations or Posters at conferences
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MBChB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of completion of CMT or equivalent
- FRCPath part 1 or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- General medicine experience
- Infection/microbiology related
- qualification, e.g., Diploma in Medical Microbiology, MSc in Microbiology, DTM&H
- Evidence of continuing professional updating
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
