Consultant in Medical Microbiology/ Infectious Diseases

NHS; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Microbiologist to join their team at Great Western Hospitals. This role includes managing infection services and collaborating with various health professionals. Candidates must have full GMC registration and a proven background in Medical Microbiology. This position offers competitive pay and the potential for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with GMC or eligible within six months.
• Holder of CCT or pending within six months of interview.
• Evidence of equivalence to UK CCT for non-UK trained applicants.

Responsibilities

• Supervise diagnostic methods and examination of specimens.
• Provide comprehensive infection service and liaison with staff.
• Participate in policy preparation and quality assurance.

Skills

Thorough training in Medical Microbiology

Infection prevention and control knowledge

Evidence-based practice expertise

Education

Full and specialist registration with GMC

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

FRCPath (UK) by examination

Tools

Diagnostic methods experience

Quality assurance knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Medical Microbiologists to join our existing team of 4 consultants in the department of Microbiology at Great Western Hospitals. The appointees will cover a total of 13 PAs over one/two posts, with flexibility over how this is divided depending on individual requirements. Over the next year, we are aiming to broaden the scope of microbiology services offered at Great Western and are therefore particularly interested in infectious diseases/medical microbiology jointly trained candidates who would be interested in helping us to drive transformation and service improvements for our patients. GWH is part of the South 4 Pathology Partnership and works in close collaboration with Oxford University Hospitals, Buckinghamshire Healthcare, and Milton Keynes in the delivery and development of microbiology services. The appointees will be encouraged to develop strong working relationships with the medical microbiology team at OUH, and to take advantage of academic research and ongoing CPD opportunities offered. More formal support or mentoring could also be explored if desired for early career consultants.

Responsibilities

• Taking a leadership role within the Trust/ hospital / Health Board in matters relating to infection management.
• Provision of a comprehensive infection service, including direct clinical care and proactive liaison with consultant colleagues, other hospital staff, medical microbiology colleagues, Genito-Urinary Medicine physicians and lead respiratory physicians for tuberculosis management, general practitioners, antibiotic pharmacists, IPC nurses, health protection consultants and CCDCs concerning diagnosis, management, and infection control and prevention.
• Regular departmental visits and commitments to units such as Intensive Care, Haematology/Oncology, Medical/Surgical admission units, wards, and IPC-related activities.
• Commitments to committees such as IPC meetings, Medicines Management Committee, Antibiotic Working Group, Sepsis Working group, Pathology Directorate meetings, Microbiology Management Committee.
• Regular involvement in Orthopedic MDTs, Diabetic/High Risk Foot MDT, Cardiology and antibiotic pharmacy rounds.
• Development of sub-specialty interests aligned with Division needs and the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Teaching, examination and accreditation duties, and contribution to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education.

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values are:

• Service — put our patients first
• Teamwork — work together
• Ambition — aspire to provide the best service
• Respect — act with integrity

The hospital is conveniently placed on the outskirts of Swindon with excellent travel links, just 5 minutes from junction 15 of the M4, 75 miles from London and 35 miles from Bristol. It is in a beautiful countryside setting near the Marlborough Downs and the Cotswolds.

Details

Date posted: 27 August 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: 249-7264269-3

Job locations: Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Job responsibilities

All consultants will be expected to contribute to the following: Day-to-day supervision of diagnostic methods and examination of specimens; authorisation and interpretation of results; involvement in Policy and SOP preparation; responsibility for quality assurance performance within the department including participation in External Quality Assurance programmes; responsibility for achieving and maintaining full accreditation with UKAS ISO15189 or equivalent (including accreditation of Infection During Pregnancy Screening by UKAS); and business planning, including assessment and introduction of new methods and forward planning for staff and equipment requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Essential: UK-trained applicants must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Essential: Non-UK trained applicants must provide evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• Essential: FRCPath (UK) by examination or equivalent qualification

• Desirable: MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
• Desirable: A relevant higher qualification
• Desirable: IPC Qualification

Clinical Experience

• Essential: Thorough and broad training and experience in Medical Microbiology
• Able to deliver the service with limited supervision
• Knowledge and expertise in Medical Microbiology and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge and experience of infection prevention and control

• Desirable: Specialist interests that complement other Consultants
• Desirable: Experience in antimicrobial prescribing rationalisation and OPAT

Disclosures and sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS disclosure check may be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. For details visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Website: https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/