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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.
Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. CESR (Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once CESR is awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.