Consultant Microbiology/Infectious Diseases

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking passionate consultants in Medical Microbiology to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple prestigious hospitals in London, contributing to vital clinical services and laboratory management. Successful candidates will engage in diverse responsibilities, from leading surgical rounds to developing antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. With a commitment to career development and flexible working options, this position promises a rewarding experience in a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Full and Specialist registration with the GMC required.
• Broad experience in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical microbiology services and manage Northwest London Pathology laboratory.
• Participate in on-site working and lead ITU and surgical rounds.

Skills

Clinical Microbiology

Infectious Diseases

Leadership

Teaching and Training

IT Skills

Education

FRCPath or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking consultants with expertise in Medical Microbiology to join our team. The Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Infection team is excited to announce the availability of three consultant positions: two substantive posts and one fixed-term post for six months (to cover a sabbatical). The substantive positions will be based at Charing Cross and St Mary's hospitals, while the fixed-term position will be located at Hammersmith hospital.

This vacancy is for the 2 Substantive positions based at Charing Cross and St Mary's hospitals. If you are interested in the locum/Fixed term vacancy then this will need to be applied to separately via Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust Careers webpage or NHS Jobs website ref 290-LCONA014.

These opportunities are open to consultants at any stage of their career. Candidates must hold FRCPath (or an equivalent qualification) and be registered with the GMC, either on the specialist register for Microbiology (or a related infection specialty) or within six months of obtaining their CCT.

All positions have received approval from the Royal College of Pathologists.

Main duties of the job

These positions are for 2 full-time NHS consultants (10 Programmed Activities each), though applications are also welcomed from those wishing to work less than full-time. All posts include a second-on-call commitment for Microbiology, with a first-on-call specialist registrar. The post holder will participate in 1:8 weekends of on-site working, with time off in lieu.

In addition to providing a clinical microbiology service, all consultants will contribute to the management and service delivery of the Northwest London Pathology laboratory, including set days on-site at the laboratory.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is an academic health science centre, and the department has strong research links with Imperial College. Although there are no research Programmed Activities directly associated with these posts, successful candidates will be encouraged to develop their research potential.

Candidates should refer to the full job descriptions for further details.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience £105,504 to £139,882 per annum WTE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-CONA013

Job locations

Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospitals

London

W6 8RF

Job description Job responsibilities

Charing Cross Microbiology Responsibilities include OPAT, bacteraemia reviews, developing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) activities, ITU rounds, and liaising with Infection Control. For those with a specialist interest in mycology, duties will also encompass specialist mycology AMS rounds and a monthly fungal clinic on Mondays, rotating with other mycology specialists. The diagnostic laboratory is located at the CXH site, and the post holder will assist with lab-based teaching for junior doctors.

St Marys Microbiology Responsibilities include leading ITU and surgical rounds, participating in OPAT service delivery and bacteraemia reviews, supporting the ward inpatient ID team, and liaising with Infection Control. Additionally, this role involves serving as the site infection lead for paediatric services, including paediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT), neonates, and supporting the paediatric ID service.

Job description Job responsibilities

Charing Cross Microbiology Responsibilities include OPAT, bacteraemia reviews, developing antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) activities, ITU rounds, and liaising with Infection Control. For those with a specialist interest in mycology, duties will also encompass specialist mycology AMS rounds and a monthly fungal clinic on Mondays, rotating with other mycology specialists. The diagnostic laboratory is located at the CXH site, and the post holder will assist with lab-based teaching for junior doctors.

St Marys Microbiology Responsibilities include leading ITU and surgical rounds, participating in OPAT service delivery and bacteraemia reviews, supporting the ward inpatient ID team, and liaising with Infection Control. Additionally, this role involves serving as the site infection lead for paediatric services, including paediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT), neonates, and supporting the paediatric ID service.

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Infectious Diseases +/- General Medicine OR Medical Microbiology Or Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification

Knowledge/ Skills Essential

• Broad experience in Clinical microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• IT Skills and computer literacy

Leadership/ Management Skills Essential

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.

Teaching & Training Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

Audit Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit and continuous quality improvement

Academic achievement Essential

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Language Essential

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Infectious Diseases +/- General Medicine OR Medical Microbiology Or Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification

Knowledge/ Skills Essential

• Broad experience in Clinical microbiology and Infectious Diseases
• IT Skills and computer literacy

Leadership/ Management Skills Essential

• Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
• Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.

Teaching & Training Essential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

Audit Essential

• Understanding of principles of clinical audit and continuous quality improvement

Academic achievement Essential

• Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Language Essential

• Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospitals

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Charing Cross and St Mary's Hospitals

London

W6 8RF

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)