Consultant, Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases

University Hospitals Sussex Nhs Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing and Chichester invites applications for a Consultant in Medical Microbiology, with or without Infectious Diseases, to lead infection services and antimicrobial stewardship. The role involves clinical liaison, supervision of trainees, and participation in teaching within a dynamic Trust environment.

The post supports inpatient and outpatient infection services, collaborates with the UKAS accredited lab, and includes teaching and

Qualifications

• FRCPath or appropriate specialist qualification.
• Full and specialist GMC registration (or eligibility within six months).
• Experience in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical liaison for infections and antimicrobial stewardship.
• Provide infection service and guidance on samples, interpretation of results and infection prevention.
• Participate in teaching of medical students and supervision of trainees.
• Contribute to clinic governance and audit.

Skills

Medical microbiology

Infectious diseases

Antimicrobial stewardship

Teaching

Communication skills

Education

FRCPath or specialist qualification

GMC registration

Tools

Laboratory collaboration

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing and Chichester invites applications for a Consultant in Medical Microbiology, with or without Infectious Diseases, to lead infection services and antimicrobial stewardship. The role involves clinical liaison, supervision of trainees, and participation in teaching within a dynamic Trust environment.

The post supports inpatient and outpatient infection services, collaborates with the UKAS accredited lab, and includes teaching and