Consultant Microbiologist

NHS

  • Hastings, East Sussex
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated whole-time consultant in Medical Microbiology to join our existing team. This is a replacement post and will be based at the Conquest Hospital, Hastings, although you may be required to undertake duties at the Eastbourne District General Hospital or other sites within the Trust.You will join three other consultant Microbiologists in the provision of the Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Service, as part of the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach to this speciality.The Microbiology Laboratory deals with nearly 300,000 specimens a year, of which 60% of requests originate from East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust, and 40% from local general practitioners. There will be a requirement to participate in the on-call service on a one week in four basis.Hastings and Eastbourne are both lively seaside towns on the south coast, surrounded by beautiful countryside (South Downs) and have good rail links to London and the continent.You should be on the Specialist Register, hold a CCT, or be within six months of obtaining the CCT.Main duties of the jobThe appointee, together with the existing three Consultant Medical Microbiologists, will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, and efficient and cost-effective clinical Microbiology, infection prevention and control and laboratory service to the Trust and other users of the Microbiology laboratory.The Consultants on each site will be expected to share the responsibility of daily clinical and infection control duties based on a local rota. These duties include laboratory bench rounds, clinical ward rounds, reviewing Microbiology results, authorising of Microbiology reports, answering clinical and infection prevention and control queries from Clinicians, Nurses and General Practitioners and discussion with Infection Prevention and Control Nurses about on-going infection control issues daily.About usA wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number374-EBCQ-1109-JJob locationsConquest HospitalThe RidgeHastingsTN37 7RDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description for more detailsIf this post interests you and you would like some further information or further discussion, please contact Steve Moran, Lead Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology Department, Eastbourne DGH. Tel 0300-131-4680. Email steve.moran@nhs.net Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesSee Job Description for more detailsIf this post interests you and you would like some further information or further discussion, please contact Steve Moran, Lead Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology Department, Eastbourne DGH. Tel 0300-131-4680. Email steve.moran@nhs.netPerson SpecificationQualifications & RegistrationEssential
  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
  • FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification.
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
  • Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT / completed CESR
Desirable
  • Diploma in Hospital Infection Prevention and Control
Training and experienceEssential
  • Wide experience in all aspects of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control.
Desirable
  • Experience in Management
Administration & ManagementEssential
  • Evidence of participation in staff management
  • Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
  • Management course and/or qualifications
Audit, Research and PublicationsEssential
  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
  • Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
  • Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
  • Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
  • Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & attributesEssential
  • Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Leadership qualities
  • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
  • Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
  • Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable
  • Good presentation skills
  • Demonstration of initiated projects
  • UK Driving Licence
TeachingEssential
  • Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
  • Educational qualification
Person SpecificationQualifications & RegistrationEssential
  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
  • FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification.
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
  • Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT / completed CESR
Desirable
  • Diploma in Hospital Infection Prevention and Control
Training and experienceEssential
  • Wide experience in all aspects of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control.
Desirable
  • Experience in Management
Administration & ManagementEssential
  • Evidence of participation in staff management
  • Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable
  • Management course and/or qualifications
Audit, Research and PublicationsEssential
  • Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
  • Understanding of the role of research
Desirable
  • Completion and/or Publication of audit projects
  • Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality
  • Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills & attributesEssential
  • Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Leadership qualities
  • Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
  • Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
  • Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable
  • Good presentation skills
  • Demonstration of initiated projects
  • UK Driving Licence
TeachingEssential
  • Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
Desirable
  • Educational qualification

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