Consultant in Microbiology

Applications are invited for two consultant microbiologist positions based in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The post holders will join a team giving a total of 18 consultants providing a proactive clinical microbiology and infection prevention and control service.

The Microbiology department in NHSGGC provides an integrated diagnostic Microbiology and Virology service to the population of Glasgow and Clyde. The Diagnostic Clinical Microbiology/Virology Service for NHSGGC is delivered from laboratories on two sites: Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). In addition, the laboratory in Glasgow Royal Infirmary hosts a range of National Microbiology Reference Services.

All newly qualified Consultants are initially offered a minimum of 1 Core Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) which includes CPD, audit, clinical governance, appraisal, revalidation, job planning and management meetings. This will be reviewed within 6 months (or earlier if required) of appointment and revised upwards if additional responsibilities are agreed.