Consultant in Microbiology

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust based in Ipswich is seeking a qualified Medical Microbiologist for a full-time substantive position. The role requires candidates to have credentials such as FRCPath(UK), full GMC registration, and an understanding of both Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Successful applicants will lead the management and development of Microbiology and Infection Control Services, bundled with an attractive Enhanced Welcome package that includes a £20,000 lump sum for relocation support.

Benefits

£20,000 lump sum for relocation

1.5 SPA time for 12 months

Qualifications

• Qualified in Medical Microbiology or dual accredited in Infectious Diseases.
• Completed recognised HSST in Medical Microbiology for Consultant Clinical Scientists.
• FRCPath(UK) examinations for infection training.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in managing Microbiology and Infection Control Services.

Skills

Medical Microbiology

Infectious Diseases

Clinical Leadership

Education

FRCPath(UK) or equivalent

full GMC registration

Specialist Register inclusion

Job description

Vacancy at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at the Ipswich base within ESNEFT.

We are inviting applications for a full‑time substantive post in the ESNEFT infection service, suitable for a candidate on the specialist register with a qualification in Medical Microbiology, consultants dual accredited in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or Consultant Clinical Scientists who have completed a training programme in Medical Microbiology.

For medical consultants qualifications required are FRCPath(UK) or equivalent, full GMC registration, and inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council in Medical Microbiology or Microbiology/Infectious Diseases and within six months of CCT or its equivalent at interview date.

Candidates applying as Consultant Clinical Scientists are expected to have completed a recognised Higher Speciality Scientific Training programme (HSST) in Medical Microbiology and to have completed the FRCPath(UK) examinations for infection training.

Our Enhanced Welcome package includes an additional £20,000 lump sum plus 1.5 SPA time for ҳ12 months and relocation costs to thank you for choosing to work at our trust and to help you with your new journey with ESNEFT.

This job description is intended to cover-ben the main parts of the post only. Applicants are invited to enquire regarding any point(s) they are unsure about.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the management, provision and development of Microbiology and Infection Control Services for the department.

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