Consultant Medical Microbiologist (CMM) or CMM with Infectious Disease

Job overview

University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a forward‑thinking Consultant Microbiologist to join our dynamic Infection Sciences team. You will provide expert clinical microbiology and infection management services across the Trust, working closely with colleagues in Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention & Control, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

In this key role, you will support high‑quality diagnostic services, contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, and offer specialist advice for complex infections. You will also play an active part in service development, clinical governance, and teaching for healthcare professionals and trainees.

We are looking for an enthusiastic leader with excellent communication skills and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Applicants should hold FRCPath (or equivalent), be on the GMC Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT), and demonstrate strong collaborative practice.

We offer a welcoming, supportive environment, opportunities for research and innovation, and excellent professional development.

Join us and help shape the future of infection services within a high‑performing, patient‑centred Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Medical Microbiologist, or dual accredited Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases Consultant, to join our dynamic and supportive team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

This is an opportunity to work in a modern, progressive infection service delivering:

• Comprehensive clinical microbiology, virology and mycology advice
• 24/7 consultant-led infection advisory service (1:7 non-resident on-call)
• Embedded antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) across the Trust
• Active involvement in Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
• Close working relationships with tertiary specialties including ICU, NICU, renal transplant, haematology, cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery

The post holder will practise as an autonomous consultant microbiologist providing complex clinical advice, supporting optimal diagnostic pathways, and promoting evidence-based antimicrobial prescribing.

Suitable candidates for this role would need to be on the specialist register with a qualification in Medical Microbiology, dual accredited in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or Consultant Clinical Scientists who have completed a relevant training programme.

Applicants with dual accreditation in Infectious Diseases will have the opportunity to shape and develop the ID component of the service in line with their expertise and departmental needs.

Less than full-time applicants are warmly encouraged.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description.

The appointee will be required to maintain General Medical Council (GMC) full and specialist registration with a licence to practise and revalidation, and should follow the GMC’s Code of Good Medical Practice. The appointment will be covered by the National Health Services Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital, Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales) and the General Whitley Council Conditions of Service.