Locum Consultant Microbiology/Infectious Diseases

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

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is looking for dedicated consultants in Medical Microbiology to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in clinical microbiology services, contribute to infection prevention, and work collaboratively within a vibrant team. The role promises a chance to develop professionally while participating in a rotational schedule that includes essential responsibilities in patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC and FRCPath or equivalent qualification required.
• Broad experience in Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical microbiology services and participate in infection control activities.
• Engage in liaison and antimicrobial stewardship activities.

Skills

Clinical Microbiology

Infectious Diseases

IT Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Education

FRCPath

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).

This vacancy is for the Locum/Fixed term position at Hammersmith Hospital. The substantive positions will be based at Charing Cross and St Mary's hospitals and will need to be applied to separately if interested in either of those via Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust Careers webpage or NHS Jobs website ref 290-CONA013.

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

This position is a full-time NHS consultant post (10 Programmed Activities each), though applications are also welcomed from those wishing to work less than full-time. The post includes 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 description 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

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-LCONA014

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W2 1NY

Job description Job responsibilities

Hammersmith Microbiology The post holder will participate in a rotational schedule that includes bacteraemia reviews, infection prevention and control (IPC) activities, providing specialist renal infection advice, and engaging in liaison and antimicrobial stewardship activities. This role also encompasses responsibilities related to transplant and dialysis services, ITU rounds, and laboratory activities.

Job description Job responsibilities

Hammersmith Microbiology The post holder will participate in a rotational schedule that includes bacteraemia reviews, infection prevention and control (IPC) activities, providing specialist renal infection advice, and engaging in liaison and antimicrobial stewardship activities. This role also encompasses responsibilities related to transplant and dialysis services, ITU rounds, and laboratory activities.

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

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W2 1NY

Employer's website

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