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Consultant in Microbiology : Gold Package GBP 20K lump sum and 1.5 SPA
The closing date is 05 April 2026
An opportunity has arisen to join our team at the Ipswich base within ESNEFT. We are inviting applications for a full:time substantive post in the ESNEFT infection service, suitable for candidate on the specialist register with a qualification in Medical Microbiology, consultants dual accredited in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or Consultant Clinical Scientists who have completed a training programme in Medical Microbiology
For medical consultants qualifications required are FRCPath(UK) or equivalent, full GMC registration, and inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council in Medical Microbiology or Microbiology/Infectious Diseases and within six months of CCT or its equivalent at interview date.
Candidates applying as Consultant Clinical Scientists are expected to have completed a recognised Higher Speciality Scientific Training programme (HSST) in Medical Microbiology and to have completed the FRCPath(UK) examinations for infection training.
Our Enhanced Welcome package includes an additional GBP 20,000 lump sum plus 1.5 SPA time for 12 months and relocation costs to thank you for choosing to work at our trust and to help you with your new journey with ESNEFT.
Main duties of the job
This job description is intended to cover the main parts of the post only. Applicants are invited to enquire regarding any point(s) they are unsure about.
(a) To provide leadership in the management, provision and development of Microbiology and Infection Control Services for the department. (b) To undertake laboratory work including advice regarding diagnostic samples, validation and interpretation of results and involvement in agreeing policies and procedures for the examination of samples. (c) To participate in the diagnosis and management of individual patients by liaison with patients, clinicians and other hospital and community staff. (d) To be involved in business planning, introduction of new methods and forward planning for staff and equipment. (e) To regularly and systematically review all departmental policies, SOPs and protocols in line with Trust policy on document control and risk management strategy. (f) To maintain effective communication and engagement with clinical colleagues and other service users, including consultants in communicable disease control and health protection. (g) To advise on Infection control issues in conjunction with microbiology and infection control nursing colleagues. About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring whats widely regarded as the worlds best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient