Consultant Microbiologist

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 107,000 - 143,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Scotland invites applications for a part-time Consultant Microbiologist position. This role offers flexible working hours within a reputable department that handles over 200,000 samples annually, providing a vital service to the Highland area. Interested candidates will find a supportive environment committed to diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic services including Culture, Molecular, and Serology.
• Participate in flexible working patterns and on-call duties.

Job description

NHS HIGHLAND

Raigmore Hospital

Consultant Microbiologist

Part time – 6PAs per week (24 hours)

£107,144 - £142,369 per annum pro rata

Applications are invited for a part-time Consultant in Medical Microbiology, which is partially a replacement post.

The Department provides a Medical Microbiology and Infection Control service for the Highland Health Board area. The post offers flexible working patterns to suit you and the Department. On-call duties are weekend-only on a 1:5 rota with a 3% availability supplement plus time off in-lieu. Hybrid working arrangements can be negotiated prior to start.

The Medical Microbiology Department is part of the Acute Division. The current Clinical Lead for Microbiology is Dr. Mary Peirse, and the Clinical Director for the Clinical Support Division is vacant.

The Department offers comprehensive diagnostic services including Culture (Bacteria/Mycology), Molecular (Bacterial & Viral), and Serology (Bacterial, Viral, Toxoplasma, Lyme Disease, Tick-borne infections, and Laboratory Immunology). Most services are delivered at Raigmore Hospital, with some respiratory virus testing in Rural General Hospitals in Fort William, Wick, and Oban. It processes over 200,000 samples annually and is UKAS accredited against ISO15189:2022.

Job reference: 218008

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 20^th July 2025

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society.