Locum Consultant Microbiologist

NHS; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a locum consultant in Medical Microbiology and Virology for a 12-month fixed-term position. The role involves providing essential clinical microbiology and infection control services within a major department, contributing to significant advancements in diagnostics and laboratory services.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical microbiology and infection service.
• Collaborate with Consultant colleagues in the microbiology team.

Job description

Job summary

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 providing a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical microbiology and infection service, as well as an infection control service for all laboratory users. The post offers the opportunity to work with three Consultant Microbiologists in a major department within 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, establishing 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.