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Microbiology Consultant

United Kingdom, Scotland Employment contract 109725.00 - 145478.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Microbiologist (with or without Infectious Diseases) to join a well-established and modern Microbiology service in Scotland. This post offers the chance to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment with strong support for service development, education, innovation, and specialist interests. The successful candidate will join a Consultant-led team delivering comprehensive Diagnostic Microbiology, Infection Prevention & Control, and clinical liaison services across acute and community healthcare settings. Opportunities are available for candidates with dual training in Infectious Diseases to contribute to inpatient Infectious Diseases services and OPAT clinics.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide Consultant-led Diagnostic Microbiology and Infection Prevention & Control services
  • Deliver clinical liaison and advisory support to hospital and community clinicians
  • Participate in report authorisation, blood culture reviews, and critical care liaison rounds
  • Support antimicrobial stewardship and infection management pathways
  • Participate in multidisciplinary infection and microbiology meetings
  • Contribute to OPAT, diabetic foot infection, orthopaedic infection, paediatric, and surgical infection MDTs
  • Participate in Infection Prevention & Control policy development and outbreak management
  • Support laboratory governance, audit, accreditation, and quality improvement initiatives
  • Contribute to teaching, supervision, and training of laboratory and clinical staff
  • Participate in annual appraisal, revalidation, and continuing professional development activities
  • Assist in strategic service development and implementation of new diagnostic technologies

Requirements

  • Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
  • FRCPath or equivalent qualification
  • GMC Specialist Registration in Medical Microbiology/Virology or eligibility within 6 months
  • Broad-based Medical Microbiology experience
  • Experience in Infection Prevention & Control
  • Demonstrable commitment to antimicrobial stewardship
  • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance and audit principles
  • Ability to undertake Consultant-level responsibilities within a modern diagnostic service

Nice to have

  • Additional postgraduate qualifications such as MD, PhD, or MSc
  • Diploma in Hospital Infection Control
  • Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
  • Experience with UKAS laboratory accreditation standards
  • Research and audit experience
  • Specialist expertise complementing existing departmental interests
  • Experience in service development and innovation

What we offer

  • Flexible job planning
  • Part-time applications considered
  • Flexible working arrangements supported
  • Additional SPA opportunities available for leadership or specialist roles
  • Support for CPD and external study leave
  • Opportunities to develop specialist interests within Microbiology or Infectious Diseases
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