An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS) Infection Sciences department. We welcome applicants with CCT in either Microbiology or joint Microbiology and Infectious diseases. The appointee will be part of a team of four Consultant Microbiologists based at Royal Stoke University Hospital (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust) and a Consultant Microbiologists based at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust who collectively provide a comprehensive clinical Microbiology / ID service to the Trusts served by the NMCPS.

The post is a full time and is primarily based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) site. The post has an allocation of 11.5 PAs and category B rating (5%) for Out of Hours work. Whilst the post is offered on a full-time basis the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.

The clinical microbiology duties are well organised and there are several ward rounds/ MDTs each week.

The Trusts have robust IP and AMS teams in which microbiologists/ ID physicians actively involved. Clinical microbiology is supported by a well-equipped modern automated laboratory and highly skilled technical team.

The laboratory is fully accredited by UKAS accreditation against ISO 15189 and participates in all relevant EQA schemes.

Our mission is to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people and our goal is to be a world-class centre, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information about the role.