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.
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