Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)/Microbiology Registrar at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Sep, 26

Salary

155223.0

Posted On

28 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Antimicrobial Stewardship, Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, Diagnostic Stewardship, Laboratory Bench Work, Patient Care, Public Health Microbiology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) / Microbiology Registrar Employment Type: Temporary, Full time Classification: Registrar Salary: $135,446 to $155,223 (pa) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Pathology Closing Date: 2 August 2026 Please note: Applications with affiliation to a recruitment agency will not be considered What can we offer you: · City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra · Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital · Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions · 12.5%25 Superannuation · Visa sponsorship for eligible candidates · Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services About the role: This position is for a February 2027 commencement. To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 5 + by February 2027 Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website. Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023 - 2026 The Clinical Microbiology Department at ACT Pathology (Canberra Hospital campus) provides diagnostic and public health microbiological services to all ACT public hospitals, as well as outpatient and community services. There are currently five Microbiologists, four of whom are dual trained in Infectious Diseases. The Department of Clinical Microbiology is an advocate for diagnostic stewardship and works closely with Infection Prevention and Control, Occupational Medicine Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and the Infectious Diseases Department, as well as the Australian National University Medical School. The antimicrobial stewardship service spans across the CHS and is supported by the Infectious Diseases Unit, including an AMS physician lead and AMS pharmacist. This position may suit registrars in either microbiology or infectious diseases, offering them experience in antimicrobial stewardship and microbiology, and forming an important link between both departments. The registrar will be based within the Department of Clinical Microbiology, under the management of the Director of Clinical Microbiology and supervision of the AMS lead physician, with 0.5FTE being allocated to each role. The position will enable microbiology laboratory bench work and training relevant to the experience and training requirements of the registrar, however would not be suitable for microbiology trainees requiring consolidated bench experience prior to Part 1 examinations. The AMS registrar works collaboratively in all aspects of the role with the Microbiology registrar and is required to provide cross cover during times of leave. Applicants MUST specifically address the selection criteria. Interviews will be scheduled in-person the week of 17th August 2026 Prior to commencement, the successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy For more information regarding the position see the Position Description. How to apply or want to know more? Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and must include: • A copy of a current resumé. • A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages, outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. • Two referee reports. At least one from a current supervisor. You can download the referee report template here CHS Contact: A/Prof Karina Kennedy, Unit Director, Clinical Microbiology Karina.Kennedy@act.gov.au ; Dr Kathryn Daveson, Kathryn.Daveson@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The registrar will split their time between the Department of Clinical Microbiology and the Antimicrobial Stewardship service. Responsibilities include performing laboratory bench work and collaborating with the AMS lead physician to provide high-quality care.