Would you like to join a team that makes a real difference every day and at the same time expand your knowledge and experience of Microbiology at one of the leading teaching hospitals in the country? If so, then we would really love to hear from you. We are currently looking for a Specialty Doctor; you will be based in the Microbiology department, Eastern Pathology Alliance which covers Queen Elizabeth hospital, Kings Lynn, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich and James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth. You will work closely with our senior clinical team and benefit from their experience and knowledge allowing you to expand your own clinical experience every day. Main duties of the job This is a replacement post to support the consultants in this busy microbiology laboratory with an active clinical liaison and infection control workload. The principal duties of the post holder will be to support the consultants in the day-to-day reporting of results, and the provision of clinical advice on bacteriology, infection control and antimicrobial stewardship. The candidate should have 6 years clinical experience with 4 of the years in the microbiology specialty. About us 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 Qualifications Essential • Full GMC with licence to practice • Primary medical qualification (e.g., MBChB / MBBS) • Shall meet the criteria set out in the "NHS Employers specialist grade generic capabilities framework" • FRCPath part 1 microbiology or evidence of equivalent. Desirable • Further qualification such as: MRCP,MSc, MD, PhD, DipHIC • "Teaching the Teachers" or equivalent • FRCPath part 2 in microbiology or evidence of equivalent qualification Apitudes Essential • Capable of working in a multi-disciplinary team. • Enthusiasm for service development and teaching • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. • Able to work under pressure Desirable • Management skills • Previous responsibility for service improvement. Experience Essential • completed a minimum of 6 years medical work since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 4 years should have been in an Infection related specialty. Desirable • Experience in research or published papers in area of special interest Circumstances Essential • Flexible outlook on working hours. Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time. Interests Essential • Commitment to develop an appropriate special interest Communications Essential • Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in pathology and support staff • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries Desirable • Good presentation skills.