Job Description

Are you an experienced Clinical Microbiologist seeking to advance your career in the UK's NHS and currently working at a Consultant Doctor level in your country of residence?

Doctors Gateway is recruiting Microbiologists to relocate to the United Kingdom and join our two-year Specialist programme.

This unique, full-time programme is designed to support you in becoming a Specialist or Consultant within the NHS. You will receive structured guidance, high-quality training, and mentorship, ensuring your professional development and career progression.

About you

To be eligible, you must be currently working as a Microbiologist and:

Hold a medical degree in microbiology or equivalent Have a Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) Have completed the Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) course Have General Medical Council (GMC) registration and a valid licence to practise Demonstrate specialised training or significant experience in microbiology Possess a valid English language proficiency certificate

Key benefits

As part of this position, you will receive a range of benefits including:

Starting annual salary ranging from 58,000 - 72,000, depending on experience and grade A two-year contract at an NHS hospital in microbiology Visa and Certificate of Sponsorship Paid annual leave is included, along with public holidays Paid overtime & enrolment into NHS pension scheme

About the position

The microbiology medical workforce provides essential advice to healthcare professionals on diagnosing and managing infections, as well as on infection prevention and control.

Your primary responsibilities may include:

Laboratory oversight: Share responsibility for specimen processing at Health Services Laboratories (HSL), including reporting and clinical advice Clinical advice: Provide diagnostic guidance, interpret results, and support antibiotic stewardship, primarily via telephone consultations with GPs Result validation: Validate and interpret laboratory test results accurately Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with clinicians and hospital staff to promote safe infection management, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention

Programme benefits

As part of the Specialist programme, you will receive a comprehensive support package at no cost, including:

Expert guidance to complete your Portfolio Pathway and achieve accreditation Mentorship from senior clinicians (if required) Full appraisal support to meet GMC requirements Assistance in securing future NHS employment

Why choose Doctors Gateway?

Doctors Gateway, part of Doctors Direct and NHS Professionals, offers four tailored pathways designed to provide Doctors, who have trained outside of the UK, of all grades with clinical opportunities within the NHS. Our programmes are inclusive, offering structured support to Doctors of refugee status (displaced talent) and those looking to transition to permanent employment in the NHS.

We accept applications year-round, so you can begin your journey at any time. Click 'Apply' to start your path towards a rewarding career in the NHS.

Please note: We cannot accept applications from developing countries because these do not meet current ethical recruitment standards. This list of countries is based on the World Health Organization's (WHO) The Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

NHS Professionals Ltd and Doctors Direct are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, or offending history.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R1351461,56 - R1677676,42 per year

License/Certification:

medical degree in microbiology or equivalent (Required) Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (Required) Higher Specialist Scientist Training (HSST) certificate (Required) GMC registration and a licence to practise (Required)
Work Location: In person