Consultant Medical Microbiologist/Consultant in Infectious Diseases

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East England is seeking a Consultant Medical Microbiologist to join their team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Teaching Hospital. The role involves providing comprehensive microbiology and infectious disease services while offering flexible working hours and several employee benefits. Candidates must have Full GMC Registration. This is a replacement post to enhance service delivery across various hospitals in the Norfolk region.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it

Free Park & Ride service

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

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice is required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Consultant Medical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases at the NNUH and EPA sites.
• Join a team of Consultant Microbiologist and Virologist to provide day-to-day clinical microbiology services.
• Provide cross-cover for infection prevention and control.

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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).

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.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Consultant Medical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases at the NNUH and EPA sites.
• Join a team of Consultant Microbiologist and Virologist to provide day-to-day clinical microbiology, virology, infectious disease service and infection prevention and control services across NNUHFT, EPA, JPUH, QEHKL and the Norfolk region.
• Provide cross-cover for infection prevention and control.
• Participate in a single out-of-hours rota across Norfolk (approximately 1 in 8 at full capacity).

Qualifications and Requirements

• Full GMC Registration with license to practice is required at time of application.

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.

Benefits and Additional Information

• 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

Please see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification.

The advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.