Consultant Medical Microbiologist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Consultant in medical microbiology/infectious diseases with specialist interest/expertise in infection prevention and control (IPC). This role will be key to the IPC work of UKHSA at national level. Duties will include contributing to national IPC guidance, informing policy, and providing expert IPC technical advice and support including for incidents and outbreaks.
This post is within the Healthcare Associated Infection, Fungal, Antimicrobial Resistance, Antimicrobial Utilisation & Sepsis (HCAI & AMR) Division of UKHSA though will work with a range of professionals across UKHSA including IPC colleagues within the Directorate of Health Equity and Clinical Governance. The mission of the HCAI & AMR division is to protect people from healthcare-associated and antimicrobial resistant infections, through world-leading public health microbiology, outbreak response, surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, modelling, research and interventions.
This post is based at the UKHSA Colindale, North London or Home Based but travel required to other UKHSA sites, external organisations and/or NHS Trusts may be required intermittently.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Consultant Medical Microbiologist roles across UK Health Security Agency's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £79,592 - £119,133 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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