Specialty Doctor In Microbiology in England

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement. Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare through partnership and innovation. Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours. We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities. As a region, we are reviewing the way we work and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process, we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Working Full time: 10 sessions per week. This role will play a key role in delivering a comprehensive, high-quality microbiology, infection prevention and control, and antimicrobial stewardship service across the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and partner organisations. Working alongside an experienced team of Consultants, a Specialist Doctor, and Clinical Scientists, the post holder will provide daily clinical microbiology advice to hospital clinicians, GPs, community teams, and infection control services. Responsibilities include participation in ward rounds, reviewing significant microbiology results, supporting infection control nurses, and contributing to the Trust's antimicrobial stewardship strategy. The role requires strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment. The post includes participation in an on-call rota, offering telephone-based out-of-hours microbiology advice across several local hospitals. The successful candidate will engage in teaching, audits, clinical governance activities, and Continuing Professional Development, ensuring safe and evidence-based practice. This full-time position comprises 10 programmed activities (8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA) with a flexible job plan agreed upon appointment. The appointee will be integral to maintaining UKAS-accredited laboratory standards and supporting the Trust's infection prevention goals.

Main duties of the job:

• Provide daily clinical microbiology advice to clinicians, GPs, and community teams.
• Participate in ward rounds and review clinically significant results.
• Contribute to infection prevention and control activities.
• Support antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Consultants and Clinical Scientists.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Engage in clinical governance, audits, teaching, and CPD.
• Maintain UKAS-accredited laboratory standards and safe practice.

Working for our organisation: The Trust's services are provided from three locations: