Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant to join the expanding Infection team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a restructured and forward-looking service, supporting the delivery of high-quality, integrated infection care across our three hospital sites.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of Consultant Microbiologists and Infectious Diseases Specialists to provide a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective infection and microbiology service.
Applicants should have experience in Clinical Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases. You must hold (or be within 6 months of obtaining) a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology & Virology or Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology (or equivalent recognised qualifications).
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for infection management, antimicrobial stewardship, and collaborative working. Join us in shaping the future of infection services at one of the UK's leading NHS trusts.
Apply now to take the next step in your specialty career at Frimley Health.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a high-quality, cross-site infection service at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, including clinical microbiology, infectious disease consultation, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention and control. Core duties include laboratory oversight, authorising results, ward consultations, ICU rounds, MDT participation (e.g., diabetic foot, orthopaedics, haematology, TB), and public health liaison.
The role involves active engagement in the Hospital Infection Management Service (HIMS), supporting outpatient antimicrobial therapy and complex infection care. Leadership opportunities include Infection Control Doctor, Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, Clinical Infection Lead, or Laboratory Liaison Lead. The post also supports training, audit, and quality improvement, with participation in research, education, and ongoing service development.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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Deliver a cross-site infection service including clinical microbiology, infectious diseases consultation, and antimicrobial stewardship across Frimley Park, Wexham Park, and Heatherwood Hospitals.
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Oversee laboratory duties such as authorising results, liaising with staff, managing significant isolates, and supporting diagnostics optimisation.
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Provide direct clinical input through ward consultations, ICU rounds, and participation in specialist MDTs (e.g. diabetic foot, haematology, orthopaedics).
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Contribute to key infection services including the Hospital Infection Management Service (HIMS), infection prevention and control, and guideline development.
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Support education, research, and leadership, including teaching junior staff, participating in audits, and potentially leading roles in IPC, stewardship, or laboratory liaison.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Deliver a cross-site infection service including clinical microbiology, infectious diseases consultation, and antimicrobial stewardship across Frimley Park, Wexham Park, and Heatherwood Hospitals.
-
Oversee laboratory duties such as authorising results, liaising with staff, managing significant isolates, and supporting diagnostics optimisation.
-
Provide direct clinical input through ward consultations, ICU rounds, and participation in specialist MDTs (e.g. diabetic foot, haematology, orthopaedics).
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Contribute to key infection services including the Hospital Infection Management Service (HIMS), infection prevention and control, and guideline development.
-
Support education, research, and leadership, including teaching junior staff, participating in audits, and potentially leading roles in IPC, stewardship, or laboratory liaison.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- GMC Registered
- CCT or equivalent in Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate qualification for example MD, PhD, MSc, DTM&H
- FRCPath
Knowledge
Essential
- Completed 5 years in microbiology or infectious disease's
- Experience of ward based clinical microbiology liaison and consultation
- Experience in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship
Leadership/Management/Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality improvement activities and understanding of clinical governance
- Demonstrate support of Trust values delivering and supporting change putting patients at the heart of the service.
Desirable
- Experience of business planning
- Management experience and/or attended management training
- Leadership experience and/or attended leadership training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- GMC Registered
- CCT or equivalent in Microbiology and/or Infectious Diseases
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate qualification for example MD, PhD, MSc, DTM&H
- FRCPath
Knowledge
Essential
- Completed 5 years in microbiology or infectious disease's
- Experience of ward based clinical microbiology liaison and consultation
- Experience in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship
Leadership/Management/Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and quality improvement activities and understanding of clinical governance
- Demonstrate support of Trust values delivering and supporting change putting patients at the heart of the service.
Desirable
- Experience of business planning
- Management experience and/or attended management training
- Leadership experience and/or attended leadership training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
