Consultant Clinical Scientist in Microbiology

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Derbyshire is seeking an experienced Consultant Clinical Scientist in microbiology. The candidate will lead clinical microbiology services and collaborate with diverse healthcare teams. Key requirements include HCPC registration and relevant pathology fellowship. Competitive benefits, including development opportunities and staff assistance programs, are offered. Applications close on 21 August 2025.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Registered with Health & Care Professions Council.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination.
• Certificate of completion of HSST required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop clinical microbiology services.
• Participate in the duty microbiologist rota.
• Provide Clinical Advisory Service for diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

Microbiology expertise

Team collaboration

Patient care focus

Education

Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists

Registration with HCPC

Certificate of completion of HSST

Job description

Applications are invited for a full-time or part-time experienced Consultant Clinical Scientist in microbiology at University Hospitals Derby and Burton.

We are part of a modern laboratory within Derbyshire Pathology, which includes laboratories at Derby, Burton, and Chesterfield, with this role covering Derby and Burton.

Consultant Clinical Scientist applicants must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), have the Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists by examination, and hold a certificate of completion of HSST.

We’re looking for a passionate and committed individual who shares our values and is eager to invest in continuous improvement and transformation of our services.

You will work collaboratively with our strong clinical, scientific, laboratory, and quality teams to support the clinical lead in further developing the clinical microbiology service and in providing training to junior clinical staff as part of our succession planning.

Your role will be essential in leading, delivering, and developing our busy and expanding services for patient benefit and is key to our succession planning over the next five years.

You will participate in the duty microbiologist rota and provide a Consultant Clinical Advisory Service in Clinical Microbiology for diagnosis, investigation, and treatment of patients. This includes providing guidance on result interpretation and further testing to aid diagnosis and treatment for healthcare staff within the Trust, Mental Health services, community, and ICBs in southern Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Participation in the out-of-hours rota, ensuring availability of clinical and analytical advice at all times, is required. Currently, this is a 1 in 5 rota shared among the Consultant microbiologists.

Closing date of applications: 21 August 2025

Interview date: 4 September 2025

As a trusted organization at the heart of our communities, we support public health, patients, staff, and partners in achieving the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin our work as a Trust, with associated behaviors embedded in all aspects of our work.

In Return, We Will Offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration and beyond
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E across our network daily, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, we undertook nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We perform over 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active university hospital with a large portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rebecca Turner
• Job title: Microbiology Service Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

Dr. Katie Hardy

Consultant Clinical Scientist

Email: [e-mail]