Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of Consultant in Medical Virology at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), This is a full-time established post, the successful applicant will provide virology expertise and clinical leadership across transfusion/transplantation virology with a focus on blood donation and transfusion.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Microbiology Services Clinical Team at NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) based North London. The Microbiology Service Clinical Team is a small multidisciplinary team that works across the whole of NHSBT providing clinical advice, working closely with laboratory colleagues, and supporting and developing research. As this is a specialised area of work, NHSBT recognises that the candidate, whilst having skills applicable to the post, will not necessarily have expertise in this precise area of virology. The appointee will be offered a period of induction to familiarise themselves with the various aspects of NHSBT work and support to develop within the role.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, youll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need. Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever. You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Details
- Date posted: 20 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year (depending on years of experience) +15% of basic salary as HCAS
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 009084
- Job locations: Colindale Centre, London, United Kingdom, NW9 5BG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in the relevant speciality
- Clinical Governance and Clinical Audit experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical aspects of virology to provide consultant level advice to scientific, medical, and nursing staff on investigations in clinical virology and on the clinical interpretation, public health advice based on diagnostic information in complex diagnostic situations
- Broad range of IT skills
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice
- Evidence of clinical risk management and of leadership and promotion of good Clinical Governance and of investigating issues arising
- Knowledge of resource management and procurement
Qualifications
Essential
- Full and Specialist or General Practice registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview).
- Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) 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 evidence of equivalent qualification.
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This advert is for Consultant in Medical Virology with NHS Blood and Transplant in Northway, South West, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Infectious Diseases role. The advertised salary is £113,565 to £150,569 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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