Clinical Microbiologist
Clinical microbiologists deal with identifying bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections. This helps prevent epidemics and has a large influence on the clinical management of patients.
Clinical microbiologists work in diagnostic laboratories and pathology departments in large hospitals and medical schools. For example, the function of the Health Protection Agency (HPA) is “to protect the community (or any part of the community) against infectious diseases and other dangers to health”. Through its Centre for Infections, the HPA is a major employer of clinical microbiologists and epidemiologists.
The work focuses on disease diagnosis, treatment and surveillance; clinical scientists often collaborate closely with health care professionals. There is some opportunity to carry out research and development projects in the specialisms of bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology, often working in collaboration with clinical or industrial colleagues.
CK Healthcare handle locum vacancies for Clinical Microbiologists so if you have experience and want to work flexibly for good rates of pay, please contact us now.
