Clinical Fellow - Medical Microbiology / Infection

The post holder is expected to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with other staff members characterised by trust, mutual respect, and open, honest communication., An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Fellow (Registrar level) to join the Trust on a 12-month fixed term contract working within the Microbiology & Infection team based at hospital site. Typical duties include Clinical Microbiology/Infection consultations, liaison & advice, daily infection ward rounds, laboratory bench rounds, report authorisation, infection prevention & control liaison, antimicrobial stewardship activities/ward rounds as part of the Microbiology/ Infection team, under the supervision of a duty consultant. The appointee will be expected to attend and actively participate in Departmental and other teaching sessions. It is expected that the appointee will assist with the teaching of undergraduate medical students and postgraduate junior doctors. This post provides a broad experience in the clinical management of Infection. Previous appointees have progressed from this post to further their careers in Infection Specialty roles.Main duties of the job The laboratory operates a 7-day service: standard hours are 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday, with laboratory presence until 21:00. On weekends and bank holidays, standard hours of 09:00-17:00 apply. Out-of-hours service is managed by on-call state-registered Biomedical Scientists. Clinical/Operational Responsibilities:

• Provide microbiology & infection consultations, ward liaison, and advice, with a ~2-week induction period based on experience.
• Participate in infection ward rounds (Bacteraemia, ITU/HDU, MRU, C. diff) and MDTs (Haematology, Diabetic Foot, Orthopaedic).
• Prescribe or amend antimicrobials after discussing with the duty Microbiologist.
• Authorise laboratory reports under consultant supervision.
• Conduct antimicrobial stewardship activities, including audits and guidance development.
• Gain infection control placement and virology experience.
Communication:
• Engage with primary and secondary care clinicians and health workers through verbal, written, and electronic forms.
• Ensure clear, legible documentation in medical notes and IT systems (e.g., laboratory management systems, electronic patient records).
• Coordinate with lab staff, nurses, ward staff, and pharmacists. Seek guidance from senior colleagues when required and communicate clearly with patients and families.
This position offers diverse learning opportunities in clinical and laboratory microbiology.

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