The Health Service Executive (HSE) Dublin and Midlands is seeking an experienced Consultant Microbiologist to join our dynamic medical team across two key locations. This permanent wholetime position offers a unique opportunity to work 18.5 hours per week at Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, and 18.5 hours per week within the HSE Dublin & Midlands region, providing comprehensive microbiology services to our diverse patient population.
About the Role
As a Consultant Microbiologist with HSE Dublin and Midlands, you will provide expert clinical microbiology services across our healthcare network, focusing on diagnostic microbiology, infection control, and antimicrobial stewardship. This split-site position allows you to contribute to both acute hospital services and broader regional healthcare delivery while working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead clinical microbiology services and provide expert consultation on complex infectious disease cases
- Oversee laboratory operations and quality assurance in microbiology diagnostics
- Develop and implement antimicrobial stewardship programs across both service locations
- Collaborate with infection prevention and control teams to minimize healthcare-associated infections
- Provide clinical leadership in outbreak investigation and management
- Mentor junior medical staff and contribute to medical education programs
- Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Medical degree with specialist registration in Medical Microbiology
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland
- Minimum 5 years post-specialty registration experience in clinical microbiology
- Expertise in diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial resistance, and infection control
- Current certification in relevant clinical microbiology subspecialties
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in antimicrobial stewardship program development
- Research experience in clinical microbiology or infectious diseases
- Leadership experience in laboratory management
- Additional qualifications in infection prevention and control
What We Offer
- Competitive consultant-level salary scale (Grade 1856) with comprehensive benefits
- Permanent wholetime contract with job security in Ireland’s largest healthcare organization
- Professional development opportunities and continuing medical education support
- Access to modern laboratory facilities and cutting-edge diagnostic technology
- Collaborative working environment with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Flexible working arrangements across two strategic healthcare locations
- Comprehensive pension scheme and annual leave entitlements
Ready to Apply?
Join our commitment to delivering excellent patient care through expert microbiology services. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship across the Midlands and Dublin regions.
Application Deadline: September 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
For informal enquiries, contact: Ms. Joanna McGlynn
Medical Clinical Director and Consultant Physician in Geriatric Medicine
Tel: 057-9359246
Email: Joanna.mcglynn@hse.ie
