Job overview

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 10th December 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) for a Specialty doctor in medical microbiology to join a vibrant microbiology department.

CWPS is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed specialty doctor in microbiology to join our team that consists of eight Consultant Medical Microbiologists, two specialty doctors, one HSST Clinical Scientist, a STP Clinical Scientist, rotating resident doctors and a AMS research pharmacy technician.  The team works closely with the Virology and Infectious Disease departments.  

The team provides a comprehensive clinical service including seven multidisciplinary team meetings/ward rounds, bedside review of patients and antimicrobial stewardship on the acute medical wards. The team also provides clinical and laboratory liaison with Paediatrics, ICU, Orthopaedic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Haematology, Neurosurgery, Transplant medicine and Renal medicine to name a few.

There are opportunities for clinical and laboratory research as well as development in many areas of infection. 

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applications or if there has been a change in organisational priorities.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the Clinical Microbiology Consultants in delivering all relevant aspects of the clinical, laboratory, and infection control service for the three Trusts and colleagues in general practice. The Clinical Microbiologists work as an ‘interface’ between the laboratory and their clinical colleagues in the hospital and in the community. The role includes advising on the appropriate samples to take, antibiotic prescribing, interpretation of results, clinical authorisation of laboratory results, phoning important results, daily ward rounds on Intensive Care, assessment of complex patients on the wards if required and regular MDT participation in other areas such as the Renal Unit, Neurosurgery, Neonatal ITU, infective endocarditis, bone and joint infections, OPAT service and combined infection/Radiology MDT .

On call out of hours and weekend working

When the post-holder deemed competent (which will, to some extent, depend on prior experience) they will be required to participate fully in the week night out of hours rota and the weekend rota, which is approximately one night a week and one weekend in five The specialty doctors are  covered by a consultant when on call.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our skilled employees across our hospital sites in Coventry and Rugby, with high quality patient care positioned at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a national and international leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

There has never been a better time to join our team.