Consultant in Medical Microbiology

TN United Kingdom; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Microbiology Consultant to join their dynamic team in a rapidly developing city. The role involves providing expert diagnostic and treatment advice while engaging in Infection Prevention and Control activities. You'll work in a cutting-edge department that utilizes advanced technologies and is committed to continuous professional development. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on public health while collaborating closely with various clinical teams. If you're passionate about microbiology and eager to contribute to a vital healthcare service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Applicants must have full GMC registration and be on the specialist register or close to it.
• Experience in microbiology and IPC is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, treatment, and IPC advice across the health board area.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota and liaise with clinical areas.

Skills

Microbiology

Infection Prevention and Control

Bacteriology

Virology

PCR Assays

Clinical Liaison

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT or CESR (CP)

Tools

MALDI-TOF

BacTAlert

Vitek 2

Cepheid GeneXpert

Siemens Centaur

Diasorin Liaison

Hologic Panther

SeeGene

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

Job Description: Consultant in Medical Microbiology, Dundee

We have an exciting opportunity available in one of the UK’s most up-and-coming and rapidly developing cities.

NHS Tayside seeks to appoint a Microbiology Consultant.

The post holder will join a team of seven other Consultants responsible for providing Bacteriology/Virology and Infection Prevention and Control services. The job plan will be offered as a 10 PA contract, with funding available for additional PAs.

The Department of Medical Microbiology has recently received significant investment in new technology and laboratory space, and is a pioneer of automated molecular diagnostics in Scotland.

The department, situated in Ninewells Hospital, carries out over 325,000 investigations per year. It employs technologies such as MALDI-TOF, BacTAlert, Vitek 2, Cepheid GeneXpert in bacteriology, and Siemens Centaur, Diasorin Liaison, Hologic Panther, SeeGene platforms in virology, alongside a wide range of PCR assays. The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is linked to electronic test requesting (ICE). The department is UKAS accredited.

You will be responsible for providing diagnostic, treatment, and IPC advice across the health board area. The out-of-hours on-call rota is currently 1:7, attracting an availability supplement and on-call payment. There is regular liaison with clinical areas including ICU, surgical HDU, orthopaedics, and Neonatology. The department has two Specialist Trainee posts, four Higher Specialist Scientist Trainees, provides Core Infection Training, and has one pre-registration Clinical Scientist in training. Ninewells Hospital features a dedicated Infectious Diseases unit, with close links to ID.

The Infection Prevention and Control department is well-staffed with IPC nurses and administrative support. ICNET interfaces with the LIMS. The post will include a commitment to IPC, with the breakdown of direct clinical care and supporting professional activities to be discussed and agreed with the successful applicant.

NHS Tayside supports continuous professional development, and all posts include 2 PAs for supporting professional activities. Applications are welcomed from those wishing to work less than full-time.

Applicants should have full GMC registration, a licence to practice, and be on the specialist register or within 6 months of the anticipated award of a CCT or CESR (CP) at the time of interview. Candidates with appropriate specialist training and experience but not listed on the GMC Specialist Register may be considered for a Locum Consultant post (up to 12 months). During locum employment, candidates can apply to obtain a CESR and enter onto the Specialist Register.

Interviews will be held on 3rd June 2025 in the afternoon.

NHS Scotland is a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship employer and welcomes applications from international candidates. Further information is available at https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your inbox regularly, including junk/spam folders.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.