# Consultant Microbiology or Microbiology and Infectious Diseases > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-microbiology-or-microbiology-and-infectious-diseases/15bd13ff-5de9-41e3-9168-fea9d09552ea - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-microbiology-or-microbiology-and-infectious-diseases/15bd13ff-5de9-41e3-9168-fea9d09552ea.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust - **Town:** Maidstone - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Infectious Diseases - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: 1:4 weeks including full weekend on call advice and authorisation service from home - **Closing date:** 2026-06-25T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T16:21:51.626Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Kent/Maidstone/Maidstone_Tunbridge_Wells_NHS_Trust/Microbiology/Microbiology-v8036677 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8036677?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.mtw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a replacement post for a Consultant Microbiologist to support the microbiology department and the Infection Prevention and Control services in the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing Microbiology team as well as working in a Trust with an on-site diagnostic laboratory. The successful candidate will work alongside consultant colleagues to provide a microbiology/infectious diseases consultant service at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital and will be expected to contribute to the antimicrobial strategy of the Trust and be a member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship group. The post will rotate between Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells hospitals which will enable the post holder to have clinical input into a wide range of specialist clinical The Microbiology department contributes to many MDTs, including OPAT, haematology, and intensive care, and has established antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds at both sites. Microbiology also supports the diabetic foot clinic. ### Main duties of the job Provision of a comprehensive clinical microbiology service including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection, involvement in specimen analysis, validation, and interpretation of results for transmission to wards, and involvement in the management of individual patients through full clinical liaison. Provision of trust-wide antimicrobial stewardship activities, in conjunction with the lead antimicrobial pharmacist and other Consultant colleagues Participation in Trust Infection Prevention and Control activities, including deputising for the Infection Control Doctor where appropriate Involvement in the development of clinical management protocols and pathways shared with the community and other consultant colleagues. Participation in the management and future development of the microbiology service. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. For more information on the network please see the attached document. ## Job Details This is a replacement post for a Consultant Microbiologist to support the microbiology department and the Infection Prevention and Control services in the Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing Microbiology team as well as working in a Trust with an on-site diagnostic laboratory. The successful candidate will work alongside consultant colleagues to provide a microbiology/infectious diseases consultant service at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital and will be expected to contribute to the antimicrobial strategy of the Trust and be a member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship group. The post will rotate between Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells hospitals which will enable the post holder to have clinical input into a wide range of specialist clinical The Microbiology department contributes to many MDTs, including OPAT, haematology, and intensive care, and has established antimicrobial stewardship ward rounds at both sites. Microbiology also supports the diabetic foot clinic. ## Job Description Provision of a comprehensive clinical microbiology service including advice regarding appropriate specimen collection, involvement in specimen analysis, validation, and interpretation of results for transmission to wards, and involvement in the management of individual patients through full clinical liaison. Provision of trust-wide antimicrobial stewardship activities, in conjunction with the lead antimicrobial pharmacist and other Consultant colleagues Participation in Trust Infection Prevention and Control activities, including deputising for the Infection Control Doctor where appropriate Involvement in the development of clinical management protocols and pathways shared with the community and other consultant colleagues. Participation in the management and future development of the microbiology service. ## Responsibilities We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission. Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). If a role involves regulated activity and requires a DBS check with a barred list check, you cannot apply if you are on the barred list. All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust/NKPS you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 Network - Kent and Medway Pathology Network is made up of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. For more information on the network please see the attached document. ## Person Specification ### Audit **Essential** - Understand the principles of audit and quality improvement projects. **Desirable** - Evidence of participation in audit and quality improvement projects ### Research **Desirable** - Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation - Publications in peer-reviewed journals ### Experience **Essential** - Broad experience in all aspects of clinical and diagnostic Microbiology. - Clinical experience and thorough knowledge of principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship **Desirable** - Evidence of a special interest that complements those of other consultants. - Experience of working in an OPAT service. - Experience of working in Infection Prevention and Control. ### Qualifications **Essential** - MB BS or equivalent - Full and Specialist registration in (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview - Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview. - Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT - Ideally CCT or its equivalent should be in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - FRCPath or show evidence of equivalent qualification **Desirable** - Distinctions, scholarships, Prizes - Other degrees, e.g., BSc, MSc, MD, MRCP ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Evidence of leadership - Good communication skills **Desirable** - Demonstrate CPD to enhance quality of work. - Good writing and presentational skills ### Leadership and Management **Essential** - Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, and respond appropriately to service needs **Desirable** - Leadership and management training - Experience of implementing change ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 63.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2762) - [network values (pdf, 143.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10350763) - [tips when completing your application (pdf, 50.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2920) - [consultant microbiologist/inf disease jd (pdf, 696.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10326268) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.