Location: South East Region, Ireland
Contract Type: Public only Consultant Contract 2023 (Temporary, Full-Time, 37 hours per week)
Remuneration: €233,527 – €280,513 per annum (DOE)
On-Call: 1 in 5 rota
Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Microbiologist to join a high-quality, ISO-accredited regional microbiology service providing clinical, infection prevention & control, and antimicrobial stewardship support across multiple acute hospitals and community services in the South East region.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical microbiology and infection prevention & control services to acute and community healthcare settings.
* Participate in a regional antimicrobial stewardship programme and lead relevant initiatives.
* Supervise laboratory operations, ensuring quality and timely reporting.
* Participate in clinical audit, research, and teaching of medical trainees and other healthcare professionals.
* Engage in ongoing professional development and quality assurance programmes.
* Participate in the 1:5 on-call rota for out-of-hours service provision.
Requirements
* Specialist registration (or eligibility for registration) on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland in the specialty of Microbiology.
* Proven experience in clinical microbiology, infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship.
* Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
* Commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
* Access to transport as travel across sites may be required.
Additional Information
* Annual leave: 30 working days.
* Pensionable post under the HSE superannuation scheme.
* Appointment subject to medical and character clearance.