Consultant in Microbiology and Infection

Consultant in Microbiology and Infection

Consultant in Microbiology and Infection

We have an exciting opportunity for a consultant who is interested in working within an innovative NHS Trust that is regarded as Outstanding by the CQC.

Applications are invited for a whole-time Consultant post in Microbiology & Infection (10 PAs, of which 8.5 are DCC and 1.5 are SPA) based at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, the main acute site for Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SASH).

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be part of a team of two full-time consultant microbiologists, one full-time associate specialist in microbiology and infection, one specialty registrar, four infection prevention & control nurses, one antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist, one practice development nurse, and one tissue viability nurse. The role offers academic, teaching and research opportunities via partnership with Brighton & Sussex Medical School and the Trust's R&D department.

Person Specification Criteria

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

£113,565 to £150,569 a year, depending on experience.