Consultant Microbiologist

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

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Medical Microbiology, with or without Infectious Diseases, to join the University Hospitals Sussex, Department of Infection. The successful candidate will join our friendly, and committed team of 16 Infection Doctors in post, who have expertise across a broad range of clinical and academic areas and provide high quality infection services to the hospitals and community of Sussex.
This post is based at Worthing Hospital and St Richard's Hospital (SRH), Chichester, where 4 Infection Consultants deliver a comprehensive, clinically focused service working closely with the UKAS accredited laboratory in SRH. We plan to further develop the infection service at Worthing & SRH by establishing formal inpatient Infection consults and Infection outpatient clinics.
Inpatient Infectious Diseases is based at RSCH, in Brighton, in the recently completed state of the art Louisa Martindale Building, which has recently been awarded Specialist Regional Infectious Diseases Centre (SRIDC). A weekly MDT is held with ID colleagues in Brighton.

This post includes cover of the out-of-hours advice service for Worthing and SRH (1 in 4), with a day off in the week given in lieu of predictable on call. 2 Infection Trainees cover first on call 2 in 5.

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

• Involvement in the management of patients with infections through direct clinical liaison, including daily ITU/HDU, bacteraemia, complex infection, and antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds
• Provision of a comprehensive infection service including advice on appropriate samples, appropriate interpretation of results including timely communication to requestors, treatment, and infection prevention advice
• Take up a lead role: OPAT, Arthroplasty, Clinical lead/ deputy lead, Infection Control, Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Work with colleagues to develop, promote and monitor antimicrobial stewardship in the Trust
• Clinical and Educational supervision of Specialist Trainees in Infection
• Participate in the teaching of Medical Students during their clinical infection attachment
• Contribute to clinic governance initiatives in the department

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more detailed information about this post please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

Experience and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic medical degree
• FRCPath or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. - If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology +/- Infectious Diseases or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. - If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree

Knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

Essential criteria

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of managerial skills:

Teaching Skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable criteria

• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic & Research

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation in audit

Desirable criteria

• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

Career Progression & Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Clinical Skills and Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Important information for applicants:

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

A Note on AI Use in Applications

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

Bank Workers: Bank workers are welcome to apply for any of our vacancies but please note if you are successful at interview there will be a delay in confirming a start date due to the Trust's current financial controls.

Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications