Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Microbiologist
The closing date is 30 June 2026
We are currently looking for a Consultant Microbiologist to join our Pathology team based at Southend.
This post represents one of a number of opportunities within our hospitals and our partner hospitals as we consolidate into a group hospital model. Our focus is on expanding our services to serve our thriving and vibrant community.
We offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities consistent with the needs of patients and the way people live their lives. We will also provide personal development, access to appropriate training, and support to succeed. Your health, well-being and safety will be supported. You will have the opportunity to engage in decisions that affect you and the services you provide, individually through representative organisations and through local partnership working arrangements. All we need from you is the necessary expertise and a good people attitude.
Microbiology across three sites forms one department, but each site has autonomy as workload warrants. At the Southend site there are 2 full‑time consultant microbiologists at any one time plus a junior specialty microbiology doctor who rotates between Basildon and Southend sites.
If this sounds like the role for you, please read on.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will be responsible, alongside consultant colleagues, for the provision, maintenance and development of the laboratory and clinical microbiology and infection control service.
The post holder will work in collaboration with staff in Microbiology, other Pathology disciplines, and the Public and Environmental Health services to ensure a service appropriate to the needs of the hospital and the Care Commissioning Group (CCG).
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and to provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation, we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff, thanks to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* GMC specialist register
Knowledge
* Comprehensive knowledge of Microbiology demonstrated through work history and supporting information
* Good knowledge of the structures and culture of the NHS, roles, responsibilities and relationships across the MDT and the multi‑professional team
* Recent published clinical research in a peer‑reviewed journal
Experience
* Experience supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff; ability to teach clinical skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary to submit to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year (Pro Rata for Part Time)
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