Locum Consultant Microbiologist

NHS; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Watford is seeking a Locum Consultant Microbiologist to join their team. This role involves providing an effective clinical microbiology and infection control service, engaging with multidisciplinary teams and leading on infection management. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, and a medical degree in Microbiology or Virology is essential. Competitive yearly salary ranges from £109,725 to £145,478, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical microbiology and virology.
• Ability to provide expert support for diagnosis and management of clinical microbiological problems.
• Fellowship in a relevant specialty is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of a clinical microbiology and infection service.
• Provide 24-hour on-call clinical advisory service.
• Advise on infection management and microbiological problems.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Medical degree in Microbiology or Virology

Job description

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Locum Consultant Microbiologist

The closing date is 01 October 2025

An opportunity has arisen for a (10 PA) 12 months fixed term locum consultant in Medical Microbiology and Virology to join the microbiology team at West Hertfordshire teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The appointee will, together with Consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective clinical microbiology and infection service as well as an infection control service for all users of the laboratory. The post affords opportunity to work with three Consultant Microbiologists in a major department in one of the larger Trusts in the East of England. The laboratory has seen significant developments in molecular diagnostics to increase in-house testing capacity for SARS CoV 2 and other respiratory viruses and has built a robust response to the pandemic over recent years. As part of the HWE ICB reconfiguration of Pathology to form a Network, Laboratory services will be managed by HSL from 1st March 2025.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible with Consultant colleagues for the provision of a 24 hour telephone on-call clinical and infection control advisory service currently on a 1:4 rota with prospective cover. This will involve taking a leadership role within the Trust on matters relating to infection management in terms of providing expert support for the diagnosis and therapeutic management of microbiological clinical problems including advice on appropriate investigations on an individual patient basis. We are looking for a candidate who can lead and motivate a team, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is able to work well within a multidisciplinary team.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [e-mail]. If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

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Job responsibilities

The three main roles of Head of Department, Antimicrobial lead and Infection Control Doctor rotate in mutual agreement with the four Consultant Colleagues. Key interactions include with the IPC team, led by Hannah Bysouth, Deputy Director Infection Prevention & Control and the Antimicrobial Pharmacy team

Person Specification

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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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year