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Main area
Microbiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week (10 PAs)
Job ref
234-MS2421
Employer
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/10/2025 23:59
Interview date
10/12/2025

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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Medical Microbiologist/Consultant in Infectious Diseases

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

At NNUH it is our privilege to provide healthcare to over one million people across Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our vision is to ‘provide the best care for every patient’, and if this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team. 

NNUH is currently the busiest Trauma Unit in the East of England caring for almost 850 trauma patients annually many with complex care needs. We are enhancing our urgent and emergency care specialist services for patients with significant injuries as a result of trauma and have an ambition to become a Major Trauma Centre.

Our values support our vision and guide the behaviour of everything we do, these are:

People-focused

We look after the needs of our patients, carers and colleagues, to provide a safe and caring experience for all.

Respect

We act with care, compassion and kindness and value others’ diverse needs.

Integrity

We take an honest, open and ethical approach to everything we do.

Dedication

We work as one team and support each other to maintain the highest professional standards.

Excellence

We continuously learn and improve to achieve the best outcomes for our patients and our hospital. 

Wish you were here? So do we.


We want all our staff to achieve a balance between work and personal life and understand how important flexible working can be.  We welcome applications on a full or part time basis, various shift patterns and hybrid working, where roles allow.


At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH), we know the benefits diversity can bring to our organisation such as creativity, innovation and compassion. All of which have a direct impact towards our staff and patient experience. We are committed to being a Hospital for All – being equitable and inclusive, and a place where all feel a sense of belonging. We therefore particularly encourage and welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in NNUH’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people with diverse abilities and people within the LGBT+ community.

Job overview

The successful applicant will work as a Consultant Medical Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases at the Norfolk and Norwich University Teaching Hospital and 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 to join a team of Consultant Microbiologist and Virologist in sharing the provision of day-to-day clinical microbiology, virology, infectious disease service and infection prevention and control services at Norfolk and Norwich University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), James Paget University Hospital (JPUH), Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn (QEHKL) and the Norfolk region.

The successful candidate will be working alongside seven existing Microbiology consultants to provide a comprehensive microbiology and infectious disease service for the NNUHFT and the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA) including provision of cross-cover for infection prevention and control.

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.

 

Working for our organisation

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

 

 

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Further qualification such as: MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification
  • Teaching the Teachers or equivalent

Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Capable of working in a multi disciplinary team.
  • Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Desirable criteria
  • Previous responsibility for service improvement.
  • Management skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest

Interests

Essential criteria
  • Commitment to develop an appropriate specialist interest

Communications

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries .
Desirable criteria
  • Good presentation skills.

Circumstances

Essential criteria
  • Flexible outlook on working hours.
  • Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
  • Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesStonewall Health ChampionsMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerNHS Pastoral CareStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Davis Nwaka
Job title
Consultant
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01603 288586
Additional information

Dr Samir Dervisevic
Consultant Microbiologist and Clinical Lead for Microbiology and Virology Services

Email Samir. [email protected] Tel: 01603288629

 

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