Consultant Medical Microbiologist/Consultant in Infectious Diseases

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Colney; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a Consultant Medical Microbiologist to join their dedicated team. This role includes providing a comprehensive microbiology and infectious disease service, participating in out-of-hours cover, and collaborating with a team of consultants. The Trust values diversity and offers flexible working options, along with an array of NHS benefits. Candidates must be qualified medical professionals with relevant experience in the field.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Career development support

Free 24-hours confidential counselling

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Consultant Medical Microbiologist.
• Knowledge in infectious diseases and microbiology required.
• Experience in clinical service provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical microbiology and infectious disease services.
• Participate in out-of-hours cover across Norfolk.
• Work collaboratively with existing microbiology consultants.

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant will work as a Consultant Medical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases at the Norfolk and Norwich University Teaching Hospital and Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA).

A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

This is a replacement post to join a team of Consultant Microbiologist and Virologist in sharing the provision of day-to-day clinical microbiology, virology, infectious disease service and infection prevention and control services at Norfolk and Norwich University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), James Paget University Hospital (JPUH), Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn (QEHKL) and the Norfolk region.

The successful candidate will be working alongside seven existing Microbiology consultants to provide a comprehensive microbiology and infectious disease service for the NNUHFT and the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) including provision of cross-cover for infection prevention and control.

The post holder will participate in a single rota for out of hours cover across Norfolk resulting in an anticipated frequency of 1 in 8 at full capacity.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Davis Nwaka
Job title: Consultant
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01603 288586

Dr Samir Dervisevic
Consultant Microbiologist and Clinical Lead for Microbiology and Virology Services
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]