Consultant in Medical Microbiology

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team as a Microbiology Consultant in an innovative healthcare environment. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a department that conducts over 325,000 investigations annually. You'll collaborate closely with various clinical areas, providing essential diagnostic and infection prevention advice. The position supports continuous professional development and offers a commitment to work-life balance, making it ideal for both full-time and part-time candidates. If you're passionate about microbiology and want to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

Supportive work environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Applicants must have full GMC registration and a license to practice.
• Candidates should be on the specialist register or close to obtaining it.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and IPC advice across the health board area.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota and clinical liaison.

Skills

Microbiology

Infection Prevention and Control

Bacteriology

Virology

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

real-time PCR assays

LabCentre (LIMS)

Job description

Consultant in Microbiology

Full-Time - 10 PAs per week

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, conducts over 325,000 investigations annually. It employs MALDI-TOF, BacTAlert, Vitek 2, and Cepheid GeneXpert in bacteriology, and Siemens Centaur, Diasorin Liaison, Hologic Panther, and SeeGene platforms in virology, alongside various real-time PCR assays. The LIMS (LabCentre) 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, with an availability supplement and on-call payment. There will be regular liaison with clinical areas including ICU, surgical HDU, orthopaedics, and Neonatology. The department includes 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 purpose-built Infectious Diseases unit with close links to ID.

The Infection Prevention and Control department is well-staffed with IPC nurses and administrative support. ICNET is interfaced with the LIMS. The post will include a commitment to IPC, with the balance of direct clinical care and supporting professional activities to be discussed and agreed upon 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 license 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. Those 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) if no substantive appointment is made. During locum employment, candidates can apply to obtain a CESR and join the Specialist Register.

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

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

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including junk/spam folders.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity in its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.