Main area Medical Microbiology Grade Consultant-YM72 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (There are 8.5 DCC (direct clinical care including 1 PA for on-call) and 1.5 core SPA (supporting professional activities).) Job ref 408-25-843
Employer Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Main Lab, Arrowe Park Hospital Town Upton, Birkenhead, Wirral Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2025 23:59
Consultant in Medical Microbiology / Infection
Consultant-YM72
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Job overview
We are looking to appoint anenthusiastic and driven candidateto the post of a Consultant in Infection tobe part of our Microbiology service.
This is a new post and the successful candidate will work with a team of 2 other consultants, 2 speciality doctors and 2 clinical scientists to provide a routine Clinical Microbiology service for Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) and Wirral primary care. Applications are invited from all candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria. This post is ideal for both established Microbiologists or newly qualified Infectious diseases /Medical Microbiology doctors looking to provide valuable experience and expertise into the infection services.
The post holder will be based at Arrowe Park Hospital where most of the inpatient wards are located. They will be supported to develop sub-speciality interests to complement those of the existing consultants. Routine Infection control activities will be part of the role, working alongside the named Infection Control doctor/practitioner. Out-of-hours on-call will be at frequency of 1:8 providing cross-cover for Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust and Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Trust.
Candidates for the post must be fully registered with the GMC. The appointee should hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with a team of consultants, speciality doctors and clinical scientists. The clinical team provides Microbiology and IPC advisory service for in-patients and out-patients on Arrowe Park Hospitals and Clatterbridge Hospital and to Wirral primary care. The post holder will be based at Arrowe Park Hospital where majority of the inpatient wards are located. The core service includes pro-active results management and advice to clinical teams. Authorisations/validations of result is not a major part of the role, as this is performed by experienced senior biomedical scientists. Certain relevant serology/ virology results will require Consultant input and authorization. Referrals to the Microbiology team for advice and guidance is received electronically which allows safe triage of calls based on priority. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is well embedded in the Trust. These Include: daily Critical care ward rounds, daily AMS rounds across the hospital and daily including blood stream infections rounds. AMS programme is supported by antimicrobial pharmacists. The Microbiology team provides input into a variety of MDTs: Prosthetic joint infections, Hematology,C. difficile, Endocarditis, Renal, Neonatal unit and the award-winning OPAT service. Infection prevention and control (IPC) is an integral role for the department with all team members contributing.
Working for our organisation
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Consultant position available at WUTH.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
* FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent.
* Medical Degree: MBBS or equivalent
* CCT or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
* Broad range of knowledge in Medical Microbiology, Virology, and laboratory diagnostics.
* Ability to report and advise independently.
* Ability to participate in general microbiology on call rota
* Experience and ability to advise in Infection Prevention and Control activities including outbreaks
* Experience of laboratory diagnostics including automation and molecular
* Ability to participate in general microbiology on call rota
Clinical Governance and Quality
* Commitment to CPD and audit.
* Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
* Membership of appropriate professional societies. On-going clinical research.
Personal Skills
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Able to show leadership, make decisive decisions, take responsibility, exert authority Demonstrates integrity
* Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure. Effective time management and prioritisation skills
* Ability to challenge professional and organizational barriers
* Ability to challenge individuals about behaviours which do not promote best clinical care
Computer Literacy
* Good basic skills including: Ability to use EPR and LIMS software.
* Basic computer literacy and familiarity with email, word processing and presentation software.
* Familiarity with spreadsheets and database software
Training
* Be included on, or be within 6 months of being eligible for entry to, the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council e.g. through award of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or a Certificate confirming Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)/ Portfolio Pathway by the GMC
Teaching
* Ability to train junior medical /scientific staff and laboratory staff
* Postgraduate teaching qualifications
Health
* Satisfactory medical clearance by Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
* Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice).
General Information
You are required to apply for this role via apps.trac.jobs and this is where you will be able to track the progress of your application. This will ensure we deal with your application quickly and efficiently.
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application throughout the process.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust viewing and managing the information contained in the application.
Please note; that if you are offered a position, your personal details will automatically be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system (ESR).
The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum amount of applications from which to make a shortlist. To prevent this happening please complete and submit your application without delay.
DBS Information
Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing a DBS application is met by the successful applicant/s. DBS costs are recovered via salary deduction following starting in post.
If the post you are applying for requires a DBS - Inline with Trust policy the cost of submitting and processing a DBS for successful applications would be met by the individual themselves. The amount would vary depending on the level required: Standard Disclosure £21.50+£6.50 or Enhanced Disclosure £49.50+£6.50 (please be aware the additional sum is an administration fee and may increase due to inflation). This will be deducted from your salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment.
The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK
Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.
UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .
This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.
For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.
Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Childrens Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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