Consultant in Microbiology (8 PA)

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our experienced and supportive team for providing a comprehensive clinical microbiology and infection advice service to the acute trust and community. This is a replacement post within the Department of Microbiology at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Clinical authorisation
• Liaison with clinical colleagues over the management of complex infection patients
• Provision of liaison services with specialist units
• Supporting the Trust Infection Prevention Control Team
• Providing clinical support for UKHSA activities supported by the laboratory
• Contributing to clinical governance, quality assurance and out of hours service

Qualifications

• For medical consultants: FRCPath(UK) or equivalent, and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK
• In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register
• Candidates applying as Consultant Clinical Scientists are expected to have completed a recognised Higher Speciality Scientific Training programme (HSST) in Medical Microbiology and to have completed the FRCPath(UK) examinations for infection training

Skills and experience

• Established skills in clinical microbiology and its related specialties including infection prevention & control
• A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable

Additional information

• The post is suitable for candidates on the specialist register with a qualification in Medical Microbiology, consultants dual accredited in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or Consultant Clinical Scientists who have completed a training programme in Medical Microbiology
• Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share
• If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: Managing Demand optimisation in network Microbiology Laboratory to deliver optimal and efficient Leeds infection service
• Interviews will be held: Thursday 15 October 2026

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact: Dr K Sethi, Consultant Microbiologist Email: Kavita.Sethi@nhs.net; Dr R Schweibert, Consultant Microbiologist Email: ralph.schwiebert@nhs.net

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.