# Consultant Medical Microbiologist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
- **Location:** Queen's Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Medical doctor
- **Speciality:** Medical Microbiology
- **Grade:** Consultant
- **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-08T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10T12:30:42.844Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Romford/Barking_Havering_Redbridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Medical_Microbiology/Medical_Microbiology-v8287224
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8287224?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

CONSULTANT MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY or INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND MICROBIOLOGY (10 PAs)

Join a forward-thinking Trust where your expertise in microbiology will shape the future of infection services.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Consultant Medical 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, 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 make a difference or drive clinical excellence, we offer the platform and support to help you thrive.

### Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for a Consultant Medical Microbiologist (Consultant Microbiologist or joint Consultant Microbiologist/Infectious Diseases) or be eligible for registration on the specialist register (CCT/CESR) within six months of interview at 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 .

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 (1:6 with this post).

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.

All interested individuals please contact Dr Rekha Lopez Clinical Lead for Microbiology on 01708435000 via switch or email rekha.lopez3@nhs.net

Please see the attached JD.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Oladotun-Mutair, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460.

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications and Experience

**Essential**

- Full GMC registration with unrestricted license to practice
- CCT or equivalent in Medical Microbiology & Virology, Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
- FRCPath

**Desirable**

- MsC medical microbiology
- Research experience
- MRCP

## Documents

- [organisational goals (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2610)
- [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 104.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=431)
- [consultant medical microbiologist (pdf, 920.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10604635)

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