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Microbiology Consultant or Specialist

United Kingdom, South East England · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a medically qualified Specialist Doctor or Consultant-level Microbiologist with expertise in Medical Microbiology and Infection to join a highly regarded NHS-managed pathology network in South East England. This replacement post plays a vital role in maintaining the resilience of the senior clinical team while supporting the continued development of microbiology, infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and clinical infection services across a large integrated pathology network.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide expert clinical microbiology and infection advice to clinicians, general practitioners, healthcare professionals, and public health agencies
  • Deliver a comprehensive, high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective clinical infection service across multiple hospital sites
  • Participate in the diagnosis, management, prevention, and control of infectious diseases
  • Support infection prevention and control (IPC) services, including outbreak management and exposure risk assessments
  • Provide antimicrobial stewardship leadership and contribute to antimicrobial policy development and surveillance programmes
  • Participate in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) services
  • Contribute to laboratory result authorisation, interpretation, quality assurance, and governance activities
  • Support laboratory management, service planning, policy development, and implementation of new diagnostic methods
  • Provide advice to occupational health services regarding infection-related matters
  • Collaborate with public health teams in the investigation and control of communicable disease outbreaks
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, audit programmes, and clinical governance activities

Requirements

  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • Fellowship or Membership of the relevant Pathology College (or equivalent)
  • FRCPath Part 2 or equivalent specialist qualification
  • Broad experience in Medical Microbiology and Infection
  • Demonstrable specialist training experience in microbiology
  • Ability to provide independent expert clinical microbiology advice
  • Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management, guideline development, and serious incident review processes
  • Evidence of audit participation and service improvement activity
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills

Nice to have

  • Teaching or educational qualification
  • Higher degree, such as MD, PhD, or equivalent
  • Postgraduate experience in Infectious Diseases services
  • Expertise in microbiology and virology laboratory operations
  • Experience with laboratory accreditation and quality management systems
  • Research experience and academic involvement
  • Evidence of service development and innovation

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