Consultant Medical Microbiologist

Job overview

The post attracts 10 programmed activities and the appointee will be expected to participate in the on-call duties which are currently a one -in -five rota.

Consultant offices are based on site at Queen’s Hospital but clinical responsibilities mean rotating through both acute sites of Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital where we have on-site laboratories and appointees will be expected to take an active interest in these facilities.

Any  candidate  who  is  unable  to work  full-time  for  personal  reasons will  be  eligible for consideration for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust, in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

CONSULTANT MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY or JOINT INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND MICROBIOLOGY (10 PAs)             Join a forward-thinking, research-active Trust where your expertise in microbiology will shape the future of infection services. We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Consultant Microbiologist to join our dynamic team.

At BHRUT, you’ll work in a supportive environment that values innovation, continuous learning, and multidisciplinary collaboration. With access to state-of-the-art laboratories, active involvement in national and local research initiatives, and opportunities to lead service development, this is the perfect role for a consultant who wants to make a real impact. Whether you're looking to advance your academic portfolio or drive clinical excellence, we offer the platform and support to help you thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applications are invited for a Consultant Medical Microbiologist (Consultant Microbiologist or joint Consultant Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases or Consultant Clinical Scientist) or be eligible for registration within six months of interviewat Barking Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust. BHRUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Medical Microbiologist to join our team of 5 friendly, highly motivated, clinically orientated Microbiology colleagues in our well established multidisciplinary department. This is a new post.

All interested individuals please contact Dr Rekha Lopez Clinical Lead for Microbiology on 01708435000 ext 6246