Consultant Medical Microbiologist

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Romford; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare organization in Romford is seeking a Consultant Medical Microbiologist to provide comprehensive microbiology services. This role involves clinical responsibilities, leadership in Antimicrobial Stewardship, and collaboration with various healthcare professionals. Applicants should hold full GMC registration and relevant clinical experience. The position can accommodate part-time candidates.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with inclusion on the specialist register for Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine.
• Appropriate clinical training and experience in microbiology, virology, and infection control.
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clinicians and GPs regarding infection diagnosis and management.
• Take responsibility for critical care and infection control.
• Participate in MDT meetings and clinical audits.

Skills

Clinical microbiology expertise

Infection control knowledge

Leadership in Antimicrobial Stewardship

Education

Full GMC registration

FRCPath or equivalent qualification

Tools

Clinical laboratory systems

Job description

This post is for a substantive Consultant Medical Microbiologist in the Department of Medical Microbiology at Barking Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust. The appointee will, alongside consultant microbiologist colleagues, be responsible for providing a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical microbiology, virology, and infection prevention & control service to the Trust, local General Practitioners, and other service users including PHE.

The successful candidate will hold a contract for 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week plus 1 PA for on-call commitments.

Main duties of the job

Consultant Medical Microbiology or Joint Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (10 PAs)

The post attracts 10 programmed activities, with on-call duties on a one-in-five rota. The appointee will serve as the Lead for Antimicrobial Stewardship, developing, implementing, and monitoring BHRUT's Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme, supported by the Senior Antimicrobial Pharmacist and Microbiology colleagues.

Consultants are based at Queen's Hospital but will rotate through both Queen's Hospital and King George Hospital, engaging actively with on-site laboratories. Candidates unable to work full-time will be considered, with job modifications discussed on a personal basis.

About us

We are an organization committed to continual improvement, delivering high-quality care that satisfies our patients. We operate from two main sites—KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford—and serve a diverse population. We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer and are in the process of implementing an electronic patient record system.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Liaise with clinicians, GPs, and health protection teams regarding infection diagnosis and management.
• Take responsibility for specific clinical areas on a rotational basis, including critical care, haematology/oncology, A&E wards, and support for cancer services and infection control.
• Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds, antimicrobial stewardship rounds, and other clinical or audit meetings.

Laboratory support

Support laboratory services through clinical interpretation, answering queries, and participating in the on-call rota. Contribute to supervision of diagnostic methods, result interpretation, policy development, quality assurance, and maintaining accreditation with UKAS. Engage in business planning and introduction of new methods.

CPD

• Engage fully in the consultant appraisal process and develop a personal development plan annually.

Critical incident reporting

• Ensure critical incidents and near misses are reported into the Trust’s risk management systems.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Full GMC registration with inclusion on the specialist register for Acute Medicine or General Internal Medicine, or within 6 months of CCT or equivalent.
• Appropriate clinical training and experience in microbiology, virology, and infection control.
• FRCPath or equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• MSc in Medical Microbiology.
• Experience in educational supervision, teaching, or developing training programmes.
• MRCP or equivalent qualification.

Attachments are accessible after applying. Reference: 162-M7132-E