Job summary The Clinical Microbiology Department at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Consultant Microbiologist. This is a full-time post consisting of 10 Programmed Activities [PAs] per week, based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. Applicants wishing to work reduced hours will be considered. Our Microbiology Laboratory is well equipped and is on site in a purpose-built pathology block with an extensive range of diagnostic services including molecular;the lab is UKAS accredited. The Trust has a good reputation in terms of Infection prevention and prudent antimicrobial stewardship which has been nationally recognised. Here in Portsmouth, we have a fantastic spectrum of varied cases so very interesting work to include our renal patients. The Microbiology clinical team includes a Clinical Scientist, a Trainee Clinical Scientist, ID/micro Wessex trainees and an FY2 trainee on rotation. The medical team are a small, yet very supportive and friendly collaborative group who work together for the benefit of patients within the Trust, the surrounding community and with colleagues on the Isle of Wight. We are proud of our University status here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust and if you are keen to be involved with research and innovative work, we will happily support you. Interview Date: 2nd April 2025 Main duties of the job Direct clinical care will consist of a specified duty weekday per week for Microbiology, a specified duty weekday per week for Virology and advisory service to bacteraemic patients during on-call weeks (1 in 7). This is a very clinically orientated job with a substantial ward round commitment especially covering the acute medical wards, direct clinician liaison and antimicrobial stewardship input. The specific microbiology/infection clinical responsibilities will be agreed on commencement. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Infection Prevention and Control team but will not be expected to take any significant leadership role in infection prevention in the first instance. The post holder will be required to participate in the microbiology on call rota covering both Trusts, 1:7 weekday evening cover and 1:7 weekend cover. Remote access to laboratory information management systems facilitates advice on patient management and result authorisation across the two Trusts. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Date posted 12 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1317T Job locations Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Portsmouth PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Grade: Consultant in Infection (Microbiology and Virology) Department: Clinical Microbiology Reports to: Clinical Lead for Microbiology Please refer to the attached document. Job description Job responsibilities Grade: Consultant in Infection (Microbiology and Virology) Department: Clinical Microbiology Reports to: Clinical Lead for Microbiology Please refer to the attached document. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview) Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT The Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or its recognised equivalent should ideally be in microbiology and infection Fellowship of the Royal College Pathologists or evidence of equivalent qualification Membership of the Royal College of Physicians Desirable Virology experience Infection Control experience Experience in the rationalisation and control of antimicrobial prescribing Experience Essential Understanding of clinical risk management Ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic services of the laboratory. Enthusiasm for ward-based clinical liaison Desirable Demonstration of evidence-based medicine Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview) Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT The Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or its recognised equivalent should ideally be in microbiology and infection Fellowship of the Royal College Pathologists or evidence of equivalent qualification Membership of the Royal College of Physicians Desirable Virology experience Infection Control experience Experience in the rationalisation and control of antimicrobial prescribing Experience Essential Understanding of clinical risk management Ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic services of the laboratory. Enthusiasm for ward-based clinical liaison Desirable Demonstration of evidence-based medicine Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Queen Alexandra Hospital Southwick Hill Road Portsmouth PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)