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York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Microbiologist

The closing date is 22 July 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join the Microbiology department for York and Scarborough. We are a thriving, cohesive team of 6 consultants looking to expand it's workforce and we welcome applicants with CCT in either Microbiology or joint Microbiology and Infectious diseases and consultant clinical scientists in Microbiology.

This post is to provide additional capacity to support and develop the current microbiology and infection prevention and control provision within the Trust. The post holder will work closely with the existing microbiologists, but the post can be flexible to fit in with the applicant's interests.

The consultant team cover both York and Scarborough hospitals, with an expectation that clinical duties are worked on site as per the agreed job plans. There will be an on-call commitment of 1 in 7 which can be delivered remotely via home working.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will work as part of the consultant Microbiologist team covering the York and Scarborough Trust and the associated primary care organisations and GP practices across York and North Yorkshire.

The post is based at York, with an expectation to cover sessions at Scarborough, currently approximately 2 days per month. The role includes diagnostic stewardship, patient report authorisation, clinical liaison service as well as opportunities to participate in MDTs, ward rounds and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) activities. The post holder will be encouraged to develop areas of specialist interest. The Trust runs an outpatient parenteral antimicrobial (OPAT) service, and there may be opportunities to support/expand this service. Lead roles are allocated on rotation based on individual interest and include clinical lead, Infection Control Doctor (ICD), AMS lead and sepsis lead. The final job plan will be agreed with the post-holder, network lead and pathology group director.

The Scarborough, Hull & York Pathology Services (SHYPS) brought together the Pathology services of the York and Scarborough and Hull acute trusts and covers one of the largest geographic areas in the UK. SHYPS was formed in 2021 and is now a maturing network in the latest NHSE assessment. All laboratories in the Network are fully accredited by UKAS accreditation against ISO 15189. The department participates in all relevant EQA schemes.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
  • 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
  • A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
  • Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
  • NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
  • An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
  • Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7299358-CM-CSCS

Job locations

York Hospital

York

YO31 8HE


Job description

Job responsibilities

The microbiology department is committed to teaching. We support Microbiology and joint Microbiology/ID trainees from both West Yorkshire (Leeds) and East Yorkshire (Hull) training schemes. The department also hosts 2 foundation trainees on rotation. The department is consistently rated highly by trainees. We have strong links with the Hull York Medical School, providing further opportunities in undergraduate teaching and training. Internal quality assessment (IQA) is also undertaken as well as a regular programmed cycle of audits.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The microbiology department is committed to teaching. We support Microbiology and joint Microbiology/ID trainees from both West Yorkshire (Leeds) and East Yorkshire (Hull) training schemes. The department also hosts 2 foundation trainees on rotation. The department is consistently rated highly by trainees. We have strong links with the Hull York Medical School, providing further opportunities in undergraduate teaching and training. Internal quality assessment (IQA) is also undertaken as well as a regular programmed cycle of audits.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - or CESR
  • FRCPath (Medical or consultant clinical scientist) or equivalent qualification
  • Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees
  • Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) - or CESR
  • FRCPath (Medical or consultant clinical scientist) or equivalent qualification
  • Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice

Desirable

  • MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees
  • Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

York

YO31 8HE


Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant microbiologist and Infection Control Dr

Deborah Wearmouth

deborah.wearmouth@nhs.net

01482675895

Details

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7299358-CM-CSCS

Job locations

York Hospital

York

YO31 8HE


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