Job summary The successful applicant will work as a Consultant Medical Microbiologist/ Consultant in Infectious Diseases and will lead in undergraduate teaching at the Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia (UEA), on behalf of the Department of Microbiology, Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA). A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate in consultation with consultant colleagues and local management. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working. Main duties of the job This is a replacement post with university teaching commitments replacing some of Direct Clinical Care sessions. Teaching aspect of the funding is derived from Undergraduate Tariff that NNUH receives for provision of Undergraduate teaching. The appointed consultant will spend up to 4 PAs of their allocated activities performing teaching commitments at the University of East Anglia. The remaining programmed activities will be spent at the Department of Microbiology. The post holder will participate in a single Rota for out of hours cover across Norfolk resulting in an anticipated frequency of 1 in 8 at full capacity. It is expected that the appointee will be offered an honorary academic appointment with the University of East Anglia. About us Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world. We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition: Flexible working hours Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service Multi Faith prayer room Discounted gym memberships Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site Free 24-hours confidential counselling support On-site Nursery On-site cafes offering staff discounts Support in career development Flexible staff bank Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics Date posted 16 December 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 234-MS2237-A Job locations Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC Registration with license to practice is required at time of application. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification. Full GMC Registration with license to practice is required at time of application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with license to practice FRCPath or Equivalent with Specialist registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal Desirable Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification Teaching the Teachers or equivalent Aptitudes Essential Capable of working in a multi disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Desirable Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills Experience Essential Training and experience equivalent to that required for FRCpath Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level Wide experience of clinical microbiology, infectious disease, and infection control. Competent IT skills Training and expertise in children's safeguarding Desirable Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Interests Essential Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest Communications Essential Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries. Desirable Good presentation skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full GMC Registration with license to practice FRCPath or Equivalent with Specialist registration Entry on the GMC Specialist Register Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal Desirable Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification Teaching the Teachers or equivalent Aptitudes Essential Capable of working in a multi disciplinary team. Enthusiasm for service development and teaching. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Desirable Previous responsibility for service improvement. Management skills Experience Essential Training and experience equivalent to that required for FRCpath Teaching at undergraduate/postgraduate level Wide experience of clinical microbiology, infectious disease, and infection control. Competent IT skills Training and expertise in children's safeguarding Desirable Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Interests Essential Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest Communications Essential Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries. Desirable Good presentation skills. 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 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Address Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital Norwich NR4 7UY Employer's website https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)