Consultant in Medical Microbiology & Infection
The closing date is 03 August 2025
Job summary
This is a substantive consultant post in Medical Microbiology & Infection for 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 6 consultants (5.5 full time equivalent), two Specialty Doctors , a Microbiology Specialty Registrar and a rotational Microbiology FY2 Remit will be to provide clinical microbiology, ID and infection control services for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (including participation in on call cover) as part of the wider Infection / Clinical Microbiology Team.
Main duties of the job
The post is a replacement post following recent retirement.
Within the department, Microbiology consultants are expected to take rotational roles and responsibilities according to internal arrangements (e.g. Clinical Lead, Infection Control Lead, Laboratory Lead and Antimicrobial Lead) renewable at a 2 years period.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will cover the lead role duties associated with the vacated post which is currently Antimicrobial lead (including OPAT). However this role may be subject to rotation at an earlier stage depending on skill set of the successful applicant and subject to discussion and agreement with clinical colleagues.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
197-AA6992
Job locations
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust sites (QEH Woolwich & University Hospital Lewisham)
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
Employer details
Employer name
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust sites (QEH Woolwich & University Hospital Lewisham)
Woolwich
SE18 4QH
Employer's website
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