Medacs Healthcare - Middle East

About the Company

Medacs Healthcare are the leading international healthcare agency, relocating 1000's of doctors, nurses & AHPs into permanent roles in the UK. We also support doctors, nurses, AHPs find new roles throughout the UAE and Middle East. With almost 30 years of expertise and an ever-expanding global reach, Medacs Healthcare is the career partner of choice for healthcare professionals looking for their next global career move.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Medacs Healthcare - Middle East

Job Title

Locum Consultant Microbiologist - Maidstone, Kent

Job Description

Job Title: Locum Consultant Microbiologist Role Summary: Provide expert clinical microbiology and virology services, diagnosing and managing infectious diseases, maintaining laboratory standards, and mentoring junior staff in a hospitals’ microbiology department. Expectations: - Deliver high‑quality diagnostics and patient management for complex infectious cases. - Lead antibiotic stewardship and infection control initiatives. - Supervise laboratory operations to ensure timely and accurate results. - Serve as an advisor to clinicians, supporting evidence‑based decision making. Key Responsibilities: - Provide advanced clinical advice to clinicians on infection management. - Analyze, interpret, and present complex microbiological data, including antimicrobial resistance profiles. - Conduct ward rounds, including ITU visits, and participate in on‑call advisory services. - Oversee diagnostic workflow, specimen examination, and quality assurance of lab procedures. - Collaborate with infection control teams on outbreak investigations and prevention strategies. - Develop and update clinical guidelines, SOPs, and antimicrobial use protocols. - Communicate findings and treatment options to patients and multidisciplinary teams. - Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, delegating tasks and prioritising clinical care. - Perform administrative duties such as record keeping and reporting of laboratory results. - Educate and train junior doctors, medical students, and allied health professionals. Required Skills: - Clinical microbiology and virology expertise, including experience with MRSA, C. difficile, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B/C and emerging viruses. - Proficiency in laboratory diagnostics, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and data interpretation. - Strong antibiotic stewardship and infection control knowledge. - Leadership and team‑management capabilities. - Excellent communication skills for patient interaction and inter‑professional collaboration. - Ability to develop clinical protocols, SOPs and contribute to guideline creation. Required Education & Certifications: - GMC registered doctor (Specialist Register not required). - Medical degree (MBBS/MD) with completed specialty training in clinical microbiology or equivalent. - Demonstrated experience as a consultant‑level microbiologist. - Relevant microbiology qualifications (e.g., Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists, MSc/MPhil in Microbiology or Virology) are favorable.

Maidstone, United kingdom

On site

23-11-2025