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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Consultant in Microbiology and Infection

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year

Apply on Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a consultant who is interested in working within an innovative NHS Trust that is regarded as Outstanding by the CQC.

Applications are invited for a whole-time Consultant post in Microbiology & Infection (10 PAs, of which 8.5 are DCC and 1.5 are SPA) based at East Surrey Hospital in Redhill.

The successful candidate will be part of a team of two full-time consultant microbiologists, 1 full-time associate specialist in microbiology and infection, 1 specialty registrar, 4 infection prevention & control nurses, 1 antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist, 1 practice development nurse and 1 tissue viability nurse.

The counties of Surrey and Sussex provide an ideal mix of beautiful countryside, vibrant city life in Brighton and via easy access to London; a wonderful range of National Trust, National Heritage and other places of interest.

The Trust offers a contribution towards relocation expenses.

Job Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing expert advice on microbiology and infection control
  • Leading and managing a team of healthcare professionals
  • Developing and implementing policies and guidelines
  • Collaborating with other departments and teams

Requirements:

  • Hold FRCPath or equivalent and must be on the GMC Specialist Register (or be within six months of being included in the register)
  • Training in infectious diseases and holding MRCP are highly desirable
  • Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
  • A complete and accurate application
  • Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
  • Evidence of essential experience for role
  • Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
  • Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration

Benefits:

  • Excellent training opportunities
  • Flexible working
  • Dedicated support networks
  • A strong emphasis on health and wellbeing

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum (depending on experience)

Skills

Required

  • FRCPath
  • GMC Specialist Register
  • Microbiology
  • Infection Control
  • Infectious Diseases
  • MRCP

Nice to have

  • Training in infectious diseases
  • Holding MRCP

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9326-26-0686

Apply on Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust