Shape the Future of Infection Services – NHS Locum Consultant in Microbiology
Lead. Innovate. Protect.
We're looking for an outstanding Locum Consultant in Microbiology to join a dynamic, forward-thinking infection services team at Northampton General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group.
This is your opportunity to drive excellence in microbiology, virology, and infection prevention and control across two major hospital sites, while shaping services that impact thousands of patients every year.
What You Will Need
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
Strong background in clinical microbiology and infection control
Proven experience in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient microbiology services
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary and cross-site team
A forward-thinking, improvement-focused mindset
Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage with colleagues across clinical, laboratory, and management team
Clinical Microbiology & Infection Services
Provide a comprehensive, efficient, and cost-effective clinical microbiology, virology, and infection control service to the Trust, Group, and service users
Participate in results validation, laboratory supervision, and clinical liaison, including telephone advice and ward-based consultations
Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, infection control work, and public health responsibilities
Attend and support multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, handovers, and infection-related discussions
Lead and support service development and surveillance initiatives
Participate in the consultant on-call rota (Category A supplement, 8%) for urgent microbiology and infection control advice
Education, Training & Development
Involvement in medical education, clinical supervision, and mentoring
Support for appraisal, audit, research, and professional development
Option to take on clinical lead responsibilities as a non-core SPA duty
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Integrity
* Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
What's On Offer
A 10 PA Fixed Term 23 month locum consultant post with protected time for leadership and service development
A central role in delivering and shaping infection services across Northampton and Kettering sites
The chance to influence Trust-wide strategy in infection prevention, microbiology, and virology
Join a team that prioritises clinical excellence, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration
Support for continuing professional development, leadership training, and teaching opportunities
Be part of a Trust committed to innovation, transformation, and workforce empowerment