Consultant General Microbiologist

PE Global (UK); Ireland; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global (UK) is looking for an experienced Consultant Microbiologist for its hospital in the West of Ireland. The role involves providing expert clinical microbiology advice, infection prevention, and collaborating with clinical teams on infectious disease management.

The ideal candidate will be registered with the Irish Medical Council and need excellent clinical, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must be registered as a specialist in Microbiology.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical skills and communication.
• Proven leadership ability in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical microbiology advice.
• Support clinical teams in infectious diseases management.
• Contribute to teaching and research initiatives.

Skills

Clinical microbiology expertise

Infection prevention and control leadership

Antimicrobial stewardship

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Registered as a specialist in Microbiology with Irish Medical Council

Job description

Consultant Microbiologist – West of Ireland

A leading hospital in the West of Ireland is seeking an experienced and motivated Consultant Microbiologist to join its multidisciplinary team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical microbiology advice, infection prevention and control leadership, and antimicrobial stewardship across the hospital.
• Collaborate closely with clinical teams to support the diagnosis, treatment, and management of infectious diseases and complex microbiological cases.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, teaching, research, and the ongoing advancement of microbiology services.

The successful candidate will be registered as a specialist in Microbiology with the Irish Medical Council and demonstrate excellent clinical, communication, and leadership skills.