Microbiology Registrar

Job Role

The Microbiology Registrar will be responsible for supporting the clinical microbiology service, including diagnostic microbiology, infection prevention and control, and antimicrobial stewardship. The role offers hands-on experience in clinical liaison, interpretation of laboratory results, and the management of infectious diseases under the supervision of Consultant Microbiologists.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Duties:

• Liaise with clinical teams across the hospital regarding microbiology results and infection management.

• Participate in daily review of microbiology cultures and laboratory reports.

• Advise on the appropriate use of antimicrobial therapy under consultant supervision.

• Participate in ward rounds with the Infection Prevention and Control Team.

• Assist in the management of hospital outbreaks of infection.

Laboratory Duties:

• Assist in the interpretation of microbiological tests, including culture, serology, and molecular diagnostics.

• Participate in laboratory quality assurance activities and audits.

• Collaborate with laboratory scientists to ensure accurate and timely reporting of results.

Infection Prevention & Control:

• Support the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) policies.

• Participate in IPC surveillance and outbreak investigations.

• Attend IPC and antimicrobial stewardship meetings as required.

Education & Training:

• Participate in teaching sessions, journal clubs, and case discussions.

• Supervise and support junior doctors, medical students, and laboratory staff where appropriate.

• Engage in continuous professional development and meet training requirements set by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI).

On-Call:

• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota for clinical microbiology, as per departmental schedule.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and access to overtime/on-call allowances.

• Opportunities for career progression into HST training schemes.

• Access to hospital CPD events, library resources, and e-learning platforms.

• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.

Essential:

• Medical degree recognised by the Irish Medical Council.

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Irish Medical Council.

• Minimum of 2 years' post-internship clinical experience.

• Experience in general medicine, infectious diseases, or a relevant specialty.

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to professional development.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in microbiology, infectious diseases, or laboratory medicine.

• Enrolment in, or eligibility for, Higher Specialist Training (HST) in Clinical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases.

• Experience with infection prevention and control or antimicrobial stewardship.