Job Summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated whole-time consultant in Medical Microbiology to join our existing team. This is a replacement post and will be based at the Conquest Hospital, Hastings, although you may be required to undertake duties at the 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 the development of a multi-disciplinary team approach to this speciality.
The Microbiology Laboratory deals with nearly 300,000 specimens a year, of which 60% of requests originate from East Sussex Hospitals NHS Trust, and 40% from local general practitioners. There will be a requirement to participate in the on-call service on a one week in four basis.
Hastings and Eastbourne are both lively seaside towns on the south coast, surrounded by beautiful countryside (South Downs) and have 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 of the Job
The appointee, together with the existing three Consultant Medical Microbiologists, will be responsible for the provision of 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 be expected to share the responsibility of 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 discussion with Infection Prevention and Control Nurses about ongoing infection control issues daily.
About Us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants, and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 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.
Job Details
Date Posted: 25 March 2025
Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Reference Number: 374-EBCQ-1109-F
Job Location: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration Essential
* MB BS or equivalent
* Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
* FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification.
* 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 / completed CESR
Training and Experience Essential
* Wide experience in all aspects of Clinical Microbiology and Infection Prevention and Control.
Administration & Management Essential
* Evidence of participation in staff management
* Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Audit, Research and Publications Essential
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit
* Understanding of the role of research
Personal Skills & Attributes Essential
* 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 Good record of attendance
Teaching Essential
* Enthusiasm for teaching medical students, nursing staff and other professional groups
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD
Employer's Website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/
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