228241 - Locum Appointment for Training in Medical Microbiology (AL)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service in Edinburgh is looking for a Clinical Microbiologist to join their team on a fixed-term full-time basis. The role involves providing specialist microbiology clinical advice and participating in infection diagnostics across multiple hospitals. Ideal candidates should be registered with the General Medical Council and have the necessary permissions to work in the UK. The position offers excellent training opportunities and collaboration with clinical teams.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council and holds a Licence to Practise.
• Demonstrates permission to work as required by UK Visas and Immigration.
• Offers training opportunities at the appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Play a significant role in the clinical infection diagnostic team.
• Provide specialist microbiology clinical advice to services.
• Participate in an on-call rota.

Skills

Clinical microbiology expertise

Clinical advice provision

On-call participation

Education

General Medical Council Registration

Licence to Practise

Job description

Overview

NHS Lothian invites applications for a Fixed Term, Full-time (40 hours per week) post based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to join a multi-disciplinary team in medical microbiology and contribute to an infection service covering the whole of Lothian.

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Applications are welcome from all sections of society.

Location and Rotation

The post will be based primarily in Medical Microbiology at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with rotational placements at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh and at St John’s Hospital, Livingston. The post holder will play a significant role in the clinical infection diagnostic team, including provision of specialist microbiology clinical advice to inpatient and outpatient services in Lothian and participation in an on-call rota.

There may be a possibility to extend this appointment to the end of the training year, with extension at any of the hospitals on the rotation.

Service Context

We have excellent working relationships with clinical teams and ongoing collaboration with researchers in Edinburgh and beyond. The Lothian Microbiology service includes five Scottish reference laboratories, dealing with Mycobacteria, STEC, Bacterial Sexually-Transmitted Infections, Human Papilloma Virus and Viral Haemorrhagic Fever, with full UKAS ISO 15189:2022 accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Play a significant role in the clinical infection diagnostic team.
• Provide specialist microbiology clinical advice to inpatient and outpatient services in Lothian.
• Participate in an on-call rota.

Qualifications and Requirements

• The post-holder must be registered with the General Medical Council and hold a Licence to Practise.
• To work in the United Kingdom, demonstrate the relevant permission to work as required by UK Visas and Immigration; refer to vacancy information for details.
• This post has deanery approval for training and offers training opportunities at the appropriate level based on previous experience.

Enquiries and How to Apply

For informal enquiries please contact: Dr Naomi Gadsby, Consultant Clinical Scientist and Head of Specialty for Microbiology – [e-mail].

Application details: we cannot accept CVs; only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for shortlisting. The application form will be identified by the candidate number to ensure equal treatment. Closing Date: 13 October 2025. We cannot accept late applications, so please submit early. External applicants may view the job pack at the Scotland NHS jobs site: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk