Consultant Medical Microbiologist | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant Microbiologist to provide clinical microbiology and infectious disease services across multiple hospitals in Norfolk. The role includes out-of-hours coverage, consulting with medical professionals, and opportunities for collaboration within the NHS. Applicants must hold a full GMC registration and be prepared to participate in infection prevention and control activities. This position is essential for maintaining comprehensive microbiology services in the region.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive microbiology service for QEHKL and the EPA.
• Participate in a single rota for out-of-hours cover across Norfolk.
• Cover clinical sessions at QEHKL, with rotations to provide Infection Prevention and Control.
• Offer consultation and advisory services to medical colleagues and GPs.
• Provide on-call advisory services to James Paget University Hospital.
• Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in meetings.
• Contribute to Royal College of Pathologists continuing medical education.

Education

Full GMC Registration with license to practice

Job description

Overview

Consultant Microbiologist or Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. The post involves day-to-day clinical microbiology and infectious disease services across Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEHKL) and Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), with cross-cover for the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) across Norfolk.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive microbiology service for QEHKL and the EPA, including cross-cover for infection prevention and control.
• Spend time at NNUHFT and QEHKL as agreed, participating in a single rota for out-of-hours cover across Norfolk (anticipated frequency of 1 in 8 at full capacity).
• Cover clinical sessions at QEHKL, with rotations to provide Infection Prevention and Control or Antibiotic Stewardship roles by mutual agreement.
• Offer consultation and advisory services to medical colleagues in QEHKL, as well as GPs and other healthcare professionals in Primary Care.
• Provide on-call advisory services to James Paget University Hospital and NNUH, in addition to primary care.
• Liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in regular clinical meetings and postgraduate activities at NNUH and QEHKL.
• Contribute to Royal College of Pathologists continuing medical education; study leave expenses provided by the Trust in line with national terms and conditions of service.

Departmental Context

The EPA Department of Microbiology is a large and busy unit expanding to meet NHS microbiological needs. It provides a county-wide diagnostic microbiology service as part of the EPA and holds full UKAS accreditation in Microbiology and Virology. All Trust and Community microbiology workloads are consolidated at NNUHFT, on behalf of the EPA. Collaboration with Quadram Institute is encouraged; there are no dedicated research PAs in this post, but applicants with research interests are welcome to discuss opportunities.

The Department moved to newly refurbished laboratories at Norwich Research Park, Colney, in 2010, near the main hospital site, the University of East Anglia, and the Quadram Institute.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025.