# Consultant Microbiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Dumfries and Galloway. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-microbiologist/6611765f-ec34-41ba-be07-7fed539b272d - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-microbiologist/6611765f-ec34-41ba-be07-7fed539b272d.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Dumfries and Galloway - **Location:** Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Medical Microbiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £111,430 - £148,064 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T10:44:45.790Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=263267 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=263267 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsdg.co.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 252860 - Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064) - Job closing date: 17/09/2026 - Job Type: Medical and Dental - Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 40 - Job posted date: 20/08/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Dumfries & Galloway - Department: Microbiology ### NHS Dumfries & Galloway Post: Consultant Microbiologist (With or Without Infectious Diseases) Salary: £111,430 - £148,064 Hours: Full Time 40 hpw/10 PAs ### Permanent We are currently recruiting for a Consultant Microbiologist to join us at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. You’ll be joining two friendly Consultant colleagues in a well‑equipped, UKAS‑accredited laboratory, working closely with teams right across the hospital and wider region. Whether you bring experience in Infectious Diseases or simply an enthusiasm for collaborative working, you will be supported to shape your role and grow your interests. Our job plans are flexible and built with wellbeing in mind. Less-than‑full‑time options are welcome. ### What makes working here special? - A modern hospital with excellent facilities and technology - Teams where your contribution is valued, and your name is known - Opportunities to develop specialist interests and influence service development - A strong culture of shared learning, with regular teaching, journal clubs and CPD support - A beautiful region with affordable housing, friendly communities and easy access to cities and outdoor adventure Life in Dumfries & Galloway offers the best of both worlds — space, scenery and balance, combined with a supportive professional environment where you can flourish. ### We'd love to hear from you We warmly encourage you to get in touch, we’re always happy to talk through the role, the team and what life looks like here in D&G. Enquires to: Dr Linsey Batchelor, Consultant Microbiologist & Specialty Team LeadEmail: linsey.batchelor@nhs.scot | Tel: 01387 241532 Adele Foster, Cell Science Service ManagerEmail: adele.foster@nhs.scot | Tel: 01387 241783 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Broad-based Medical Microbiology experience - Recent experience in modern healthcare facilities covering Medical Microbiology and Infection Prevention Control - Able to liaise effectively with colleagues both locally and in other centres. This may include the requirement to chair Incident management meetings. - A demonstrable commitment to antimicrobial stewardship **Desirable** - Experience in implementing and maintaining UKAS Laboratory Accreditation Standards. - Experience in specialist areas of reporting required to complement and support the skills of the existing post holders ### Qualifications **Essential** - Full GMC Registration - MBChB or equivalent - MRCP (or equivalent, for applicants with CCT in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases) - FRCPath (or equivalent) - GMC Specialist Register in Medical Microbiology/Virology (or within 6 months of obtaining CCT). - Candidates must have confirmation from GMC that CESR has been awarded at the date of application **Desirable** - Additional post-graduate qualifications e.g. MD/PhD/MSc - Diploma Hospital Infection Control - Diploma Tropical Medicine & Hygiene ### Management Ability **Essential** - Organisational awareness - Ability to make decisions - Apply knowledge and evidence - Ability to improve services through change - Ability to use email and IT systems **Desirable** - Evaluate impact - Identifying context for change - Encouraging improvement and innovation - Experience of planning, managing resources and people. ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Undertake annual consultant appraisal. - Hold or be capable of obtaining a UK work permit (if appropriate) - Be physically & mentally capable of undertaking the duties of the post - Work collaboratively and flexibly with colleagues to share workload and achieve service delivery **Desirable** - It would be adventitious to have registration to the CPD Scheme ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Honest, trustworthy, hard working, ability to get on with colleagues. - Good communicator - Self motivation - Develop self awareness - Acting with integrity - Evidence of CPD (continuous professional development) **Desirable** - Critical evaluation ### Knowledge / Understanding **Essential** - Compatible with that expected of a practicing Consultant Microbiologist in the UK - Demonstrable understanding & acceptance of the principles of Clinical Governance - Awareness of new developments in the specialty with ability to critically assess the impact of these on the service. - Clinical Audit **Desirable** - Evidence of participation and involvement in Clinical Research - Computer confident - Enthusiasm for service development ### Personal Skills and Attitude **Essential** - Good command of English language, (oral & written). - Good presentation skills - Ability to get on with and work with others as part of a team - Ability to manage stressful situations - Time management skills - Ability to lead and chair meetings **Desirable** - Developing networks - Ability to encourage contribution - Ability to lead teams - Ability to teach / train staff ## Documents - [JP Microbiology (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1168476&JobId=263267) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.