Consultant in Microbiology (Specialist Interest in Infection)

Our Microbiology department provides a bacteriology, virology and mycology service to the Trust and, from time to time, to our local CCGs (Wakefield and North Kirklees, who commission on behalf of with 400 GPs) as well as infection control support to the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (mental health).

The Microbiology laboratory has full ISO ISO 15189:2022 accreditation with UKAS. The laboratory undertakes internal audits and quality assurance and participates in all relevant NEQAS schemes. The laboratory is accredited for BMS training (both registration and specialist portfolios).

The laboratory works closely with the UKHSA. Specialist tests that fall outside the repertoire of the laboratory are referred to Leeds, Manchester, Colindale or other laboratories as appropriate. The Microbiologists also work closely with UKHSA colleagues and other Microbiologists in the Region: there are quarterly regional Microbiology meetings where there is an opportunity to meet with colleagues in Yorkshire and Humber. There has been a long tradition of close links with CCDCs and joint work on issues such as outbreaks, TB, etc.

The laboratory accommodation is centralised on the PGH site on the top floor of a purpose-built Pathology building adjacent to the main hospital building. The laboratory uses iSOFT iLAB laboratory information management system.

Main duties of the job

Specific leadership of a clinical area - to be agreed after discussion with colleagues, including:

Haematology

Orthopaedics

Burns

Infection control

Water safety, theatre ventilation and food safety leads

Antimicrobial stewardship (alongside our AMS pharmacy team)

Community IV antibiotic provision

Research

Development of Mycobacterial disease clinics (alongside respiratory team)

Development of HIV and viral hepatitis clinics

Development of infectious diseases inpatient referral service and outpatient clinics

Shared leadership, direction, innovation and clinical engagement,

Implementing effective service improvement strategies and developing strategic partnerships

Supporting creativity and multi-professional development within the service and team

Assuring effective leadership and coherent strategies

Helping the Microbiology Laboratory and Pathology Quality team maintain UKAS accreditation

We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce.

We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.

We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently.

We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.

We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.