Consultant Microbiologist Job at Remedium Partners (Greater London)

Consultant Microbiologist

Remedium Partners

Location:
United Kingdom , Greater London

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Microbiologist (Medical Microbiology & Virology) to join a large, modern microbiology service in Greater London on a 12-month fixed-term basis. The post holder will work alongside consultant colleagues to deliver a comprehensive, efficient, and high-quality clinical microbiology, infection management, and infection prevention service. The role offers exposure to advanced molecular diagnostics, strong multidisciplinary collaboration, and active involvement in antimicrobial stewardship, OPAT services, and clinical governance.

Job Responsibility:

Provide expert consultant-level advice on the diagnosis and therapeutic management of microbiological infections, including guidance on appropriate investigations
Deliver a 24-hour telephone on-call clinical and infection control advisory service on a shared rota
Provide proactive liaison with clinical teams, including intensive care, acute medicine, surgery, paediatrics, and specialist services
Participate in regular ward rounds across critical care, acute admission units, and medical and surgical wards
Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings, including bone and joint infection MDTs, diabetic foot MDTs, respiratory infection MDTs, and morbidity and mortality meetings
Support community infection control activity in collaboration with public health partners
Supervise diagnostic workflows and specimen processing
Authorise and interpret microbiology results
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Maintain quality assurance standards, including participation in NEQAS and UKAS, and in accreditation processes
Support business planning, service development, and implementation of new diagnostic technologies
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and regulatory requirements
Work closely with antimicrobial pharmacy and infection prevention teams
Contribute to OPAT service delivery and service expansion initiatives
Participate in antimicrobial and infection control committees and governance forums
Participate in clinical audit, governance activity, and service improvement
Support education and supervision of trainees, scientists, and multidisciplinary colleagues
Demonstrate leadership, team motivation, and effective interdisciplinary communication

Requirements:

Complete registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a licence to practise (or eligibility within six months of interview)
CCT in Medical Microbiology / Virology (or within six months of award) or equivalent
Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or equivalent qualification
Broad and in-depth experience in Clinical Microbiology and Infection Management
Experience providing consultant-level clinical advice and infection control leadership
Experience in laboratory governance, accreditation, and quality systems
Minimum 1 year of NHS experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead, motivate, and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Strong organisational and clinical governance capability
Commitment to audit, education, and continuous improvement

Nice to have:

MD / PhD or additional postgraduate qualification
MRCP or equivalent
Experience in Infectious Diseases or OPAT services
Experience contributing to service development or diagnostic innovation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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