Microbiology Consultant
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate, HG2 7SX
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
4 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team in Harrogate as a Consultant in the Microbiology Department. The successful candidate should hold ...
You will be working with three Consultant Microbiologist colleagues, between them providing approximately 2.5 WTE. We are a very friendly, clinically-orientated department, and like to be seen out on the wards.
The Department of Microbiology is based at Harrogate Hospital, a small but vibrant DGH providing all the usual DGH services. In addition, the Trust has a very large community reach, covering the whole of North Yorkshire and beyond. We pride ourselves on close working with local GP colleagues, and the out of hours GP service is provided by the Acute Trust. The department has its own UKAS accredited laboratory, which receives approximately 130,000 specimens per annum, of which 25,000 are in serology. Harrogate District Hospital Laboratory is a partner of Integrated Pathology Solutions (IPS). IPS is an innovative joint-venture pathology service between Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We have excellent laboratory and clinical virology cover from Leeds
The Department of Microbiology is based at Harrogate Hospital, a small but vibrant DGH providing all the usual DGH services. In addition, the Trust has a very large community reach, covering the whole of North Yorkshire and beyond. We pride ourselves on close working with local GP colleagues, and the out of hours GP service is provided by the Acute Trust. The department has its own UKAS accredited laboratory, which receives approximately 130,000 specimens per annum, of which 25,000 are in serology. We have excellent laboratory and clinical virology cover from Leeds.
Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty and which is in close proximity to Leeds and York, Harrogate is an affluent town offering a very high standard of residential accommodation. There is a wide range of local schools which have an excellent national reputation in both the state and private sectors. There are numerous sporting, recreational and cultural activities available in the town or the surrounding area to suit most interests.
Please see full job description and person specification for further details.
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact
Dr Katharine Scott, Consultant Microbiologist & Specialty Lead
Dr Lauren Heath, Consultant Microbiologist
Dr Sarah Drake, Consultant Microbiologist and Infection Control Doctor
Appointments/telephone appointments should be made via the department secretary, Janet Bingham (Janet.Bingham@nhs.net) on 01423 555663.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues
- A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note
- Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
- Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
- Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
- All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or equivalent
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis
- Completed fellowship programme
- Four years supervised training in an appropriate training programme
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of all aspects of Medical Microbiology (including antimicrobial stewardship) and Infection prevention and control.
Desirable
- Interest in multi-disciplinary audit
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching within Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control Departments
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
How to apply
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First seen
14 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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