Consultant Medical Microbiologist/Consultant in Infectious Diseases

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A large NHS trust in the UK is seeking a Consultant in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases for a fixed term of 6 months. The role requires providing microbiology services and participating in out-of-hours cover. Ideal candidates will have full GMC registration and strong collaboration skills. Excellent NHS benefits including flexible hours and professional development support are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical microbiology and infection control.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of specialists.
• Full GMC registration and license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive microbiology service for the NHS Trust and EPA.
• Participate in out-of-hours cover on a single rota.
• Collaborate with existing consultants in the department.

Skills

Clinical microbiology

Infection prevention and control

Collaboration

Education

Full GMC Registration

Job description

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


We are looking to recruit a fixed term Consultant in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the Norfolk and Norwich University Teaching Hospital and Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) for a 6-months period,1stAugust 2025 to 31stJanuary 2026.

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 five Microbiology, two Virology Consultants and a specialist virologist in sharing the provision of day-to-day clinical microbiology and infection prevention and control services at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUHFT)

The successful candidate will be working alongside seven existing Microbiology consultants to provide a comprehensive microbiology 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:
• 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 forfull details of the post and the person specification.

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




This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Jul 2025