Locum Consultant Microbiology - Birmingham

Pulse Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Revalidation and appraisal services

CPD events & training courses

Exclusive locum opportunities

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Locum Consultant Microbiologist in Birmingham to join an established Microbiology service. The post involves providing comprehensive microbiology care and supporting infection prevention and control within the Trust.

The role offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with CESR support and a pro rata annual salary of £105,504 to £139,882. The appointee will work with the existing three Consultants to deliver high-quality microbiology and laboratory services, with

Qualifications

• Medical degree and valid medical license.
• GMC registration or eligibility to join within 6 months.
• FRCPath or MRCP or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Consultant in Microbiology or similar.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat infectious diseases; manage patient care.
• Lead microbiology services in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support infection prevention and control and laboratory operations.
• Engage in continuous professional development and stay current with medical advancements.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to CPD

Education

Medical degree

GMC registration or eligibility

FRCPath

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Locum Consultant Microbiology - Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Title: Locum Consultant Microbiologist
Grade: Consultant
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract: 12-months fixed-term, with CESR support
Rate: £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata per annum

We are looking for a Locum Consultant in Microbiology to join an established Microbiology service in Birmingham. This role involves providing comprehensive microbiological care and supporting the infection control service.

The appointee, together with the existing three Consultant Medical Microbiologists, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical Microbiology, infection prevention and control, and laboratory service to the Trust and other users of the Microbiology laboratory.

CESR support can be offered to applicants wanting to pursue this pathway to GMC-specialist registration.

What will your responsibilities be?

As a Microbiology Consultant, you will play a crucial role in diagnosing and treating infectious diseases, managing patient care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will be vital in guiding teams to deliver high-quality microbiology services and ensure optimal patient outcomes. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the advancement of microbiology and shape the future of patient care.

• Competitive hourly rates
• Daily and weekly payroll services
• Revalidation and appraisal services
• A dedicated and responsive consultant
• Access to CPD events & training courses
• Access to exclusive locum opportunities with more preferred supplier contracts than anyone else
• Rewarding recommendation and loyalty schemes

Qualifications and Experiences

• Medical degree and valid medical license.
• FRCPath, MRCP or equivalent.
• Applicants must have GMC registration or be eligible to join the register within 6-months.
• Applicants for the substantive position must have GMC specialist registration or be eligible to join the specialist register within 6-months.
• Proven experience as a Consultant in Microbiology.
• Strong diagnostic skills and proficiency in Microbiology procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with medical advancements.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.