• Job Description

  Req#: C9290-25-0524?language=en&page=293&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking consultants with expertise in Medical Microbiology to join our team. The Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Infection team is excited to announce the availability of three consultant positions: two substantive posts and one fixed-term post for six months (to cover a sabbatical).

  This vacancy is for the Locum/Fixed term position at Hammersmith Hospital. The substantive positions will be based at Charing Cross and St Mary's hospitals and will need to be applied to separately if interested in either of those via Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust Careers webpage or NHS Jobs website ref 290-CONA013.

  These opportunities are open to consultants at any stage of their career. Candidates must hold FRCPath (or an equivalent qualification) and be registered with the GMC, either on the specialist register for Microbiology (or a related infection specialty) or within six months of obtaining their CCT.

  All positions have received approval from the Royal College of Pathologists.

  Main duties of the job

  This position is a full-time NHS consultant post (10 Programmed Activities each), though applications are also welcomed from those wishing to work less than full-time. The post includes a second-on-call commitment for Microbiology, with a first-on-call specialist registrar. The post holder will participate in 1:8 weekends of on-site working, with time off in lieu.

  In addition to providing a clinical microbiology service, all consultants will contribute to the management and service delivery of the Northwest London Pathology laboratory, including set days on-site at the laboratory.

  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is an academic health science centre, and the department has strong research links with Imperial College. Although there are no research Programmed Activities directly associated with these posts, successful candidates will be encouraged to develop their research potential.

  Candidates should refer to the full job description for further details.

  About us

  At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

  Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

  Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

  We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.

  Details

  Date posted

  07 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Consultant

  Salary

  Depending on experience £105,504 to £139,882 per annum WTE

  Contract

  Locum

  Duration

  6 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  290-LCONA014

  Job locations

  Hammersmith Hospital

  London

  W2 1NY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Hammersmith Microbiology The post holder will participate in a rotational schedule that includes bacteraemia reviews, infection prevention and control (IPC) activities, providing specialist renal infection advice, and engaging in liaison and antimicrobial stewardship activities. This role also encompasses responsibilities related to transplant and dialysis services, ITU rounds, and laboratory activities.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Hammersmith Microbiology The post holder will participate in a rotational schedule that includes bacteraemia reviews, infection prevention and control (IPC) activities, providing specialist renal infection advice, and engaging in liaison and antimicrobial stewardship activities. This role also encompasses responsibilities related to transplant and dialysis services, ITU rounds, and laboratory activities.

  Person Specification

  Education/ Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Infectious Diseases +/- General Medicine OR Medical Microbiology Or Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
  • Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
  • FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification

  Knowledge/ Skills

  Essential

  • Broad experience in Clinical microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  • IT Skills and computer literacy

  Leadership/ Management Skills

  Essential

  • Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
  • Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.

  Teaching & Training

  Essential

  • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

  Audit

  Essential

  • Understanding of principles of clinical audit and continuous quality improvement

  Academic achievement

  Essential

  • Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

  Language

  Essential

  • Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

  Person Specification

  Education/ Qualifications

  Essential

  • Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Infectious Diseases +/- General Medicine OR Medical Microbiology Or Virology, or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
  • Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
  • FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification

  Knowledge/ Skills

  Essential

  • Broad experience in Clinical microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  • IT Skills and computer literacy

  Leadership/ Management Skills

  Essential

  • Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
  • Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing, and managing the performance of colleagues.

  Teaching & Training

  Essential

  • Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

  Audit

  Essential

  • Understanding of principles of clinical audit and continuous quality improvement

  Academic achievement

  Essential

  • Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

  Language

  Essential

  • Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Hammersmith Hospital

  London

  W2 1NY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

  Address

  Hammersmith Hospital

  London

  W2 1NY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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