# Speciality Doctor in Medical Microbiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speciality-doctor-in-medical-microbiology/ad5b82d0-6a7e-4467-844d-552918062a9f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/speciality-doctor-in-medical-microbiology/ad5b82d0-6a7e-4467-844d-552918062a9f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Infectious Diseases - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £63,696 - £102,689 per annum - **Contract type:** 12 months (1 Year Only fixed term) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 10 sessions per week (On Call) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-21T12:57:34.160Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Lewisham_Greenwich_NHS_Trust/Microbiology_Infection/Microbiology_Infection-v7956927 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7956927?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a fixed term (min 12months) Specialty Doctor post in Medical Microbiology & Infection to the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT). The post is whole-time equivalent (Amounting to 10-programmed activities). The successful applicant will join a team of 7 consultants (6 full time equivalent), a Specialty Doctor , a Microbiology Specialty Registrar and a rotational Microbiology FY2 . Remit will be to provide clinical microbiology and infection control services for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (including participation in on call cover) as part of the wider Clinical Microbiology / Infection Team. Although expected to be able to work with some autonomy in line with their level of seniority, the postholder will always be working under the supervision of an Infection / Microbiology Consultant. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered 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 Provide high quality medical microbiology and infection control support to clinicians in hospital and community. Work closely with other Consultant Microbiology & Infection colleagues, Antimicrobial pharmacists, Infection Control Team and Laboratory staff to provide high quality Microbiology and Infection Prevention & Control Service. Support and contribute to the development of agreed protocols in antimicrobial usage in the hospital and for OPAT. Conduct regular ward rounds and participate in MDTs, especially to promote prudent use of antimicrobials. Be responsible for authorising accurate, timely and interpretive reports to the clinicians. Support innovative measures in the department to improve quality and efficiency. Participate and facilitate accreditation and other inspections by external agencies. Participate in development of services with colleagues both in and outside the Trust Liaising with microbiology staff within the ESEL Partnership and neighbouring Trust including the Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC). Participate in day to day and on call infection prevention & control activities. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Provide, supported by the Consultant Microbiologists, clinical and laboratory services to the Trust. - Take part in the cross-site on-call rota. On-call duties (Category A) include attending the laboratory at weekends (although IT resource can be made available to support provision of predictable weekend work from home).  On call commitment for the six month post is 26 weeknights and 4 weekends (Sat/Sun) - Annual and study leave is covered internally with no locum cover. - Undertake CME/CPD as required by the relevant medical Royal College and facilitated by funds from the Trust. - Take part in clinical governance as a practicing clinician and to seek to maintain clinical and laboratory standards. - Take part in audit using the Trust audit facilities. - Teaching and training of resident doctors, medical students, scientific staff and other allied healthcare professionals - Provide continuing clinical input for patients in the Trust’s care and, in partnership with colleagues, to work towards the smooth running of the department. - The post holder would be expected to subscribe to the research governance policies of the organisation. - The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology not otherwise specified. - Advising on day to day and on call infection control activities ## Job Details This is a fixed term (min 12months) Specialty Doctor post in Medical Microbiology & Infection to the Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT). The post is whole-time equivalent (Amounting to 10-programmed activities). The successful applicant will join a team of 7 consultants (6 full time equivalent), a Specialty Doctor , a Microbiology Specialty Registrar and a rotational Microbiology FY2 . Remit will be to provide clinical microbiology and infection control services for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (including participation in on call cover) as part of the wider Clinical Microbiology / Infection Team. Although expected to be able to work with some autonomy in line with their level of seniority, the postholder will always be working under the supervision of an Infection / Microbiology Consultant. Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered 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. ## Job Description Provide high quality medical microbiology and infection control support to clinicians in hospital and community. Work closely with other Consultant Microbiology & Infection colleagues, Antimicrobial pharmacists, Infection Control Team and Laboratory staff to provide high quality Microbiology and Infection Prevention & Control Service. Support and contribute to the development of agreed protocols in antimicrobial usage in the hospital and for OPAT. Conduct regular ward rounds and participate in MDTs, especially to promote prudent use of antimicrobials. Be responsible for authorising accurate, timely and interpretive reports to the clinicians. Support innovative measures in the department to improve quality and efficiency. Participate and facilitate accreditation and other inspections by external agencies. Participate in development of services with colleagues both in and outside the Trust Liaising with microbiology staff within the ESEL Partnership and neighbouring Trust including the Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC). Participate in day to day and on call infection prevention & control activities. ## Responsibilities Provide, supported by the Consultant Microbiologists, clinical and laboratory services to the Trust. - Take part in the cross-site on-call rota. On-call duties (Category A) include attending the laboratory at weekends (although IT resource can be made available to support provision of predictable weekend work from home). On call commitment for the six month post is 26 weeknights and 4 weekends (Sat/Sun) - Annual and study leave is covered internally with no locum cover. - Undertake CME/CPD as required by the relevant medical Royal College and facilitated by funds from the Trust. - Take part in clinical governance as a practicing clinician and to seek to maintain clinical and laboratory standards. - Take part in audit using the Trust audit facilities. - Teaching and training of resident doctors, medical students, scientific staff and other allied healthcare professionals - Provide continuing clinical input for patients in the Trust’s care and, in partnership with colleagues, to work towards the smooth running of the department. - The post holder would be expected to subscribe to the research governance policies of the organisation. - The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology not otherwise specified. - Advising on day to day and on call infection control activities ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Participation in clinical Microbiology/Infection on call rota. - Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision - Evidence of adequate training and experience in Medical Microbiology and Infection control. **Desirable** - Evidence of training and experience in Infectious Diseases. - Experience and ability to take managerial responsibility in a Microbiology Department ### Clinical Audit **Essential** - Experience and ability to take managerial responsibility in a Microbiology Department - Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation. - Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) and lifelong learning. ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or Equivalent medical qualification - Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC). - Completion of at least 4 years’ full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time / flexible basis). At least 2 out of 4 years’ postgraduate training should be in specialty training programme or as a fixed-term specialty trainee in Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases - Equivalent experience and competencies in Medical Microbiology or Infectious Diseases. - Applicants that are either partially or non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to UK qualifications. - Eligible to work in the UK. **Desirable** - Postgraduate training (4 Years in Microbiology - MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification. - FRCPath - Additional higher qualification e.g. MSc, PhD, MD ### Other Attributes **Essential** - Ability to present effectively to an audience using a variety of methods and to respond to questions and queries. - Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice) ### Fitness to Practice **Essential** - Is up to date and fit to practice safely ### Research Experience **Essential** - Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of research. **Desirable** - Interest and experience in medical research. ### Teaching Experience **Essential** - Evidence of interest in, and experience of, teaching. ### Communication and languages skills **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues at all levels, colleagues in pathology, support staff, patients and relatives. - Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English. ### Management and Administrative Experience **Essential** - Knowledge of evidence-based practice. - General exposure to and understanding of managerial issues. - Broad range of IT skills. ## Documents - [working at lgt (pdf, 4.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2533) - [candidates guidance on applying (pdf, 175.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2311) - [candidate guidance on the use of ai (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2312) - [job description and persons specification (pdf, 741.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10312376) - [visa and certificate of sponsorship information for applicants (pdf, 3.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2936) ## 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.