Essential criteria Registered medical practitioner, with full registration with the GMC, and inclusion on the Specialist Register for Microbiology or Virology (or be eligible for entry onto that register within six months of the AAC date) or commensurate qualifications and experience, Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Microbiology/Virology/Infectious Diseases. Ability to offer an expert clinical and clinical laboratory opinion on a range of problems relating to Microbiology & Virology in primary care, inpatient, and tertiary referral settings. Experience in clinical management of Lyme disease, and/or willingness to take on clinical leadership role in this area after period of training/induction as appropriate. Experience/interest in Microbiological/virological aspects of infection control in hospitals, public places, and the environment. Laboratory management experience and understanding of the relevant laboratory legislation and regulations. Principles and practice of infection control in the hospital, community, and environment Diagnostic laboratory quality control, safety, and diagnostic development Demonstrated leadership and management skills Commitment to clinical governance and patient safety Evidence of continuing medical education (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognized CPD scheme) Desirable criteria Experience and expertise in advising on the management of critically ill infection patients. Experience in investigating new, unusual, or tropical Infections. Demonstrated aptitude and interest in public health and health protection microbiology/virology. Ability to supervise postgraduate clinical & laboratory research. National or international scientific standing. ExternalOpen to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Stage 1: Application & Sift competency-based assessments You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on essential criteria, and this will be in the form of Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1500 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how you consider your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. Application and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. Unfortunately, late applications will not be considered If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment Please do not exceed 1500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (competency based) You will be invited to a face to face interview at 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview A 5 minute presentation will be required, no slides. Interviews will be held week commencing 05/05/2025. Please note, this date is subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Developed Vetting. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 10 years as the role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. This role is based at UKHSA Porton. Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.