Consultant Microbiologist

NHS; Hastings; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Consultant in Medical Microbiology to join their team in Hastings. The role involves providing clinical microbiology and infection control services, working in a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, including GMC registration and experience in the field. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to on-site nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control required.
• UK-trained applicants must hold Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
• Non-UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to UK CCT.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive clinical Microbiology and infection control service.
• Participate in laboratory bench and clinical ward rounds.
• Review microbiology results and authorise reports.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership qualities

Experience in all aspects of Clinical Microbiology

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Full and specialist registration with GMC

FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated full-time consultant in Medical Microbiology to join our existing team. This is a replacement post and will be based at Conquest Hospital, Hastings, though duties may be required at Eastbourne District General Hospital or other sites within the Trust. You will join three other consultant Microbiologists in the provision of the Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control Service, as part of developing a multi-disciplinary team approach to this speciality.

The Microbiology Laboratory handles nearly 300,000 specimens per year, with 60% of requests from East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust and 40% from local general practitioners. There is a requirement to participate in the on-call service on a one in four basis. Hastings and Eastbourne are seaside towns with access to South Downs, good rail links to London and the continent.

You should be on the Specialist Register, hold a CCT, or be within six months of obtaining the CCT.

Main duties

The appointee, together with the existing three Consultant Medical Microbiologists, will be responsible for providing a comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective clinical Microbiology, infection prevention and control, and laboratory service to the Trust and other users of the Microbiology laboratory.

The Consultants on each site will share daily clinical and infection control duties based on a local rota. These duties include laboratory bench rounds, clinical ward rounds, reviewing microbiology results, authorising microbiology reports, answering clinical and infection prevention and control queries from clinicians, nurses and general practitioners, and discussing ongoing infection control issues with Infection Prevention and Control Nurses daily.

About us

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne DGH, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. Staff have access to an internal Occupational Health department and free psychological support via the confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7).

Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; submit your application today.

Details

Date posted: 24 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 374-EBCQ-1109-K

Job locations: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD

Job responsibilities

Job Description pending re-approval from the Royal College. See Job Description for more details. For further information or discussion, please contact Steve Moran, Lead Biomedical Scientist, Microbiology Department, Eastbourne DGH. Tel [phone]. Email [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications & Registration

• MB BS or equivalent
• Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the GMC (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification
• UK-trained applicants must also be holders of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Non-UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to UK CCT / CESR

Desirable

• Diploma in Hospital Infection Prevention and Control

Training and experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control

Desirable

• Experience in Management

Administration & Management

• Evidence of participation in staff management
• Understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications

Audit, Research and Publications

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
• Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Completion and/or publication of audit projects
• Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies
• Ability to lead a clinical research project

Personal skills & attributes

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Leadership qualities
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
• Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services
• Professional attitude towards work with good attendance

Desirable

• Good presentation skills
• Demonstration of initiated projects
• UK Driving Licence

Teaching

• Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups

Desirable

• Educational qualification

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A DBS disclosure will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship will be considered. For details see the UK Visas and Immigration guidance. UK registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website for details.

Employer details

Employer: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD