Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Medical Microbiology, with or without Infectious Diseases, to join the University Hospitals Sussex, Department of Infection. The successful candidate will join our friendly, and committed team of 16 Infection Doctors in post, who have expertise across a broad range of clinical and academic areas and provide high quality infection services to the hospitals and community of Sussex.
This post is based at Worthing Hospital and St Richard's Hospital (SRH), Chichester, where 4 Infection Consultants deliver a comprehensive, clinically focused service working closely with the UKAS accredited laboratory in SRH. We plan to further develop the infection service at Worthing & SRH by establishing formal inpatient Infection consults and Infection outpatient clinics.
Inpatient Infectious Diseases is based at RSCH, in Brighton, in the recently completed state of the art Louisa Martindale Building, which has recently been awarded Specialist Regional Infectious Diseases Centre (SRIDC). A weekly MDT is held with ID colleagues in Brighton.
This post includes cover of the out-of-hours advice service for Worthing and SRH (1 in 4), with a day off in the week given in lieu of predictable on call. 2 Infection Trainees cover first on call 2 in 5.Main duties of the jobDuties include:o Involvement in the management of patients with infections through direct clinical liaison, including daily ITU/HDU, bacteraemia, complex infection, and antimicrobial stewardship ward roundso Provision of a comprehensive infection service including advice on appropriate samples, appropriate interpretation of results including timely communication to requestors, treatment, and infection prevention adviceo Take up a lead role: OPAT, Arthroplasty, Clinical lead/ deputy lead, Infection Control, Antimicrobial Stewardshipo Work with colleagues to develop, promote and monitor antimicrobial stewardship in the Trusto Clinical and Educational supervision of Specialist Trainees in Infectiono Participate in the teaching of Medical Students during their clinical infection attachmento Contribute to clinic governance initiatives in the departmentAbout usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate PackDetailsDate posted23 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number279-MWWTGCONMICRO-673Job locationsWorthing and St Richards HospitalWorthing and ChichesterBN11 2DHUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor more detailed information about this post please find attached the Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor more detailed information about this post please find attached the Job Description and Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience and Qualifications
EssentialoBasic medical degreeoFRCPath or appropriate specialist qualificationoFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. - If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology +/- Infectious Diseases or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. - If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)DesirableHigher Degree
Knowledge
DesirableoBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
EssentialoExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teamsoUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraintsDesirableoEvidence of managerial skills:
Teaching Skills
EssentialoEvidence of an interest and commitment to teachingDesirableoRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
EssentialoEvidence of participation in auditDesirableResearch experiencePublicationsoPrizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
EssentialoEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and writtenoAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
EssentialoEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Clinical Skills and Experience
EssentialoEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
EssentialoBasic medical degreeoFRCPath or appropriate specialist qualificationoFull and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. - If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology +/- Infectious Diseases or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. - If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)DesirableHigher Degree
Knowledge
DesirableoBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
EssentialoExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teamsoUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraintsDesirableoEvidence of managerial skills:
Teaching Skills
EssentialoEvidence of an interest and commitment to teachingDesirableoRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
EssentialoEvidence of participation in auditDesirableResearch experiencePublicationsoPrizes and honours
Career Progression & Personal Attributes
EssentialoEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and writtenoAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
EssentialoEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Clinical Skills and Experience
EssentialoEvidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressWorthing and St Richards HospitalWorthing and ChichesterBN11 2DHUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameUniversity Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)AddressWorthing and St Richards HospitalWorthing and ChichesterBN11 2DHUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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