Medico-Legal: Microbiology; Consultant

About Pro Medical

Pro Medical provides specialist medico-legal services to law firms, insurers, regulators and public bodies requiring independent clinical opinion.

We operate as both an expert provider and a medical reporting organisation, managing the full pathway from instruction and expert matching through to reporting and case coordination. Our work is built around clinically matched experts, structured reporting, and strong governance standards to ensure accuracy, independence, and consistency.

We are currently seeking an experienced Consultant Ophthalmic Microbiologist to join our growing Medico-Legal Panel.

We have an immediate requirement for an independent expert to prepare a Clinical Negligence Breach of Duty and Causation Screening Report involving the microbiological management of a complex corneal infection following corneal transplantation.

The instruction involves reviewing approximately 85 pages of medical records
, together with supporting radiology, chronology and indexed documentation. No claimant examination is required. The successful expert will provide an independent opinion on the expected standards of ophthalmic microbiological practice, infection prevention, tissue handling, diagnosis, management and causation relating to fungal keratitis following corneal transplantation. Confidential case details will only be shared following an initial suitability assessment and conflict check.

• Work Type: Clinical Negligence – Breach of Duty & Causation Screening Report
• Engagement Model: Panel-Based / Per Instruction
• Location: Remote (Records Review Only)
• Medical Records: Approximately 85 pages plus supporting radiology
• Claimant Appointment: Not Required
• Report Turnaround: To Be Agreed
• Fees: Agreed Directly with the Expert
• Start Date: Immediate

• Review medical records, chronology, radiology, instructions and supporting documentation.
• Assess the microbiological aspects of corneal transplantation, including donor tissue handling, infection prevention and postoperative management.
• Produce a clear, structured Breach of Duty and Causation Screening Report within your field of expertise.
• Provide an independent opinion regarding ophthalmic microbiological standards, diagnosis, treatment, causation and clinical outcome.
• Address the specific questions set out by the instructing party.
• Clearly distinguish factual history from independent clinical opinion and identify any evidential limitations.
• Manage deadlines, confidentiality and documentation in accordance with medico-legal standards.
• Participate in supplementary reports, clarification requests, conferences or Court attendance where required.

• Consultant Ophthalmic Microbiologist with active GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Must be permanently based within the United Kingdom.
• Must be currently practising within the NHS and/or UK independent healthcare sector.
• Demonstrable current, direct clinical experience in Ophthalmic Microbiology, including ocular infections, fungal keratitis, corneal transplantation and ophthalmic antimicrobial management.
• Previous medico-legal report writing and Expert Witness experience is required.
• Formal Expert Witness and/or Medico-Legal training is required.
• Ability to provide objective, independent clinical opinion within your field of expertise.
• Ability to identify and declare any actual or potential conflicts of interest prior to accepting instructions.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (please note we do not offer visa sponsorship).

Working with Pro Medical provides access to structured medico-legal work across a wide range of clinical negligence, personal injury, regulatory and expert opinion instructions.

Our dedicated Medico-Legal team manages the full instruction process, from expert matching and conflict checking through to case coordination and client communication, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality independent expert opinion.

Whether you already undertake regular medico-legal work or are looking to expand your existing Expert Witness practice, Pro Medical offers professionally managed instructions, clear communication and a consistent case management process built around quality, independence and clinical credibility.

Trusted by healthcare professionals nationwide, we hold a 4.5 Google rating
, reflecting our commitment to reliability, transparency and candidate experience.

If you are a UK-based Consultant Ophthalmic Microbiologist with the expertise and experience to provide independent medico-legal opinion, we would be pleased to hear from you.