Consultant Microbiologist | and Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Microbiology department for York and Scarborough. We are a thriving, cohesive team of 6 consultants looking to expand its workforce and welcome applicants with a CCT in either Microbiology or joint Microbiology and Infectious diseases, and consultant clinical scientists in Microbiology. This post is to provide additional capacity to support and develop the current microbiology and infection prevention and control provision within the Trust.

The post holder will work closely with the existing microbiologists, but the post can be flexible to fit in with the applicant's interests. The consultant team cover both York and Scarborough hospitals, with an expectation that clinical duties are worked on site as per the agreed job plans. On‑call commitment is 1 in 7, which can be delivered remotely via home working.

The postholder will work as part of the consultant Microbiologist team covering the York and Scarborough Trust and the associated primary care organisations and GP practices across York and North Yorkshire. The post is based at York, with an expectation to cover sessions at Scarborough, currently approximately 2 days per month. The role includes diagnostic stewardship, patient report authorisation, clinical liaison service as well as opportunities to participate in MDTs, ward rounds and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) activities.

The post holder will be encouraged to develop areas of specialist interest. The Trust runs an outpatient parenteral antimicrobial (OPAT) service, and there may be opportunities to support/expand this service. Lead roles are allocated on rotation based on individual interest and include clinical lead, Infection Control Doctor (ICD), AMS lead and sepsis lead. The final job plan will be agreed with the post-holder, network lead and pathology group director.

• Diagnostic stewardship and patient report authorisation
• Clinical liaison service and participation in MDTs, ward rounds
• Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) activities
• Support and possible expansion of the OPAT service
• On‑call commitment (1 in
  7)
• Lead roles on rotation (clinical lead, ICD, AMS lead, sepsis lead)

Applicants should hold a CCT in Microbiology or joint Microbiology and Infectious diseases, or be a consultant clinical scientist in Microbiology. Experience in microbiology, infection prevention and control, AMS, diagnostic stewardship and working across multiple sites is desirable.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.

The Scarborough, Hull & York Pathology Services (SHYPS) brought together the Pathology services of the York and Scarborough and Hull acute trusts and covers one of the largest geographic areas in the UK. SHYPS was formed in 2021 and is now a maturing network in the latest NHSE assessment. All laboratories in the Network are fully accredited by UKAS accreditation against ISO 15189.

The department participates in all relevant EQA schemes.

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

The microbiology department is committed to teaching. We support Microbiology and joint Microbiology/ from both West Yorkshire (Leeds) and East Yorkshire (Hull) training schemes. The department also hosts 2 foundation trainees on rotation. The department is consistently rated highly by trainees. We have strong links with the Hull York Medical School, providing further opportunities in undergraduate teaching and training. Internal quality assessment (IQA) is also undertaken as well as a regular programmed cycle of audits.