Consultant/Clinical Scientist Med Microbiology +/- Infectious Diseases

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Medical Microbiology to join their forward-thinking team. This role involves providing high-quality clinical microbiology services, mentoring staff, and engaging in innovative testing practices. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and leadership roles. Located in a historic market town with excellent transport links, this position promises a fulfilling career in a collaborative setting. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have GMC or HCPC registration and relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical microbiology service.
• Contribute to departmental activities and lead roles.
• Participate in infection prevention and control.

Skills

Clinical Microbiology

Infectious Diseases

Communication Skills

Leadership Development

Quality Assurance

Education

GMC or HCPC Registration

Medical Degree

Tools

Diagnostic Systems

IT Systems

Job description

Consultant/Clinical Scientist Med Microbiology +/- Infectious Diseases

Employer: West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust | Location: Bury, United Kingdom | Salary: Competitive | Closing date: 6 May 2025

View more categories | View less categories | Discipline: Life Sciences, Microbiology, Clinical, Infectious Diseases | Position Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time | Result Type: Jobs

Job summary

The successful applicant will join an established team of 6 consultants (4.2 WTE) and 2 registrars in a friendly, dynamic & forward-thinking department with on-site laboratory.

The department seeks a full-time Consultant in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology/ID or Consultant Clinical Scientists in Medical Microbiology. On-call duties are anticipated to be approx. 1:5-1:6 weekdays and weekends with prospective cover & category A availability supplement.

Bury St Edmunds is a lovely, historic market town in East Anglia, with leisure and cultural offerings. It has easy transport links to Cambridge, Norwich, the coast, and London, as well as Stansted and Norwich airports and Harwich port for international travel.

For more information or to visit the department, contact Dr Philippa King, Consultant Microbiologist, at 01284 712635 or [e-mail]

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, 26th June 2025

Please see the full job description attached for details.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will share responsibility for providing a comprehensive clinical microbiology service to the Trust, local GPs, and other contracted organizations. All consultants are expected to contribute to departmental activities including:

• Interpretation & authorisation of results
• Ward rounds & MDTs
• Infection prevention & control advice
• Maintaining a quality laboratory & clinical microbiology service and contributing to UKAS accreditation activities
• Fulfilling lead roles on a rotational basis (by mutual agreement): Microbiology Clinical Lead/Laboratory Director, Infection Prevention Doctor, Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead, Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Lead
• Teaching and leadership development of all staff grades, including training as a Clinical/Educational Supervisor
• On-call commitment (approx. 1:5-1:6 weekdays and weekends, usually telephone cover), with remote access provided via Trust laptop. An additional 1 PA is paid for this out-of-hours commitment, reviewed annually.

Please see the full job description attached for detailed responsibilities.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. We serve over a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk with high-quality care in hospital, at home, and in community settings. The hospital in Bury St Edmunds offers acute and secondary care services, has 500+ beds, and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

We value fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety, and teamwork. With nearly 5,000 staff from diverse backgrounds, we aim to be a great place to work. Join us and #BeKnown for who you are.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

The Microbiology Department

The department provides comprehensive microbiology services across various settings, with recent UKAS accreditation and ongoing developments. It is equipped with advanced diagnostic systems, participates in UKNEQAS schemes, and is involved in innovative testing like rapid antigen detection and molecular diagnostics.

The department is planning a new purpose-built facility to enhance service delivery. The post-holder will have access to IT systems, remote working capabilities, and support for professional development.

Person Specification

Qualifications, experience, skills, and attributes required are detailed in the attached Person Specification document, covering both medically qualified candidates and clinical scientists.

Applicants must meet GMC or HCPC registration requirements, demonstrate relevant experience, and possess excellent communication, technical, and teamwork skills. Additional desirable qualifications and experiences are also outlined.

Other requirements

This role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and applicants requiring UK visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Current UK registration is mandatory.

Employer details

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 2QZ

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