# NHS Locum Consultant in Microbiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nhs-locum-consultant-in-microbiology/1feb5123-2997-44c2-b995-bf59d5aa38cf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nhs-locum-consultant-in-microbiology/1feb5123-2997-44c2-b995-bf59d5aa38cf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust - **Location:** Royal Stoke University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Medical Microbiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113565.00 to £150569.00 - **Contract type:** 24 months (Fixed-Term 24 Months Contract end date 1st July 2028) - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 10 sessions per week (1.5 Out of Hours Sessions) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-18T13:59:05.758Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8238112 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8238112?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service (NMCPS) Infection Sciences department. We welcome applicants with CCT in either Microbiology or joint Microbiology and Infectious diseases. The appointee will be part of a team of four Consultant Microbiologists based at Royal Stoke University Hospital (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust) and a Consultant Microbiologists based at Mid Cheshire NHS Foundation Trust who collectively provide a comprehensive clinical Microbiology / ID service to the Trusts served by the NMCPS. The post is a full time and is primarily based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital (RSUH) site. The post has an allocation of 11.5 PAs and category B rating (5%) for Out of Hours work. Whilst the post is offered on a full-time basis the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance. ### Main duties of the job The clinical microbiology duties are well organised and there are several ward rounds/ MDTs each week. The Trusts have robust IP and AMS teams in which microbiologists/ ID physicians actively involved. Clinical microbiology is supported by a well-equipped modern automated laboratory and highly skilled technical team. The laboratory is fully accredited by UKAS accreditation against ISO 15189 and participates in all relevant EQA schemes. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information about the role. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in microbiology, microbiology & infectious diseases - Vast experience in the diagnosis and treatment of infections - Evidence of working in the UK infections disease unit **Desirable** - Experience in infection control or experience in clinical virology and molecular diagnostic microbiology ### Achievements **Essential** - Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems - An awareness of current speciality specific developments, initiatives and issues. - Knowledge of the principles involved in research. - Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit **Desirable** - Evidence of having undertaken original research - Publications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years ### Qualifications **Essential** - 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; they will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT - Applicants that are not on the specialist register are required to possess the FRCPath and be in a position to submit a CESR application within 3 months of appointment - FRCPath or evidence of equivalent qualification. - Mb ChB / MBBS or evidence of equivalent qualification. **Desirable** - Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview. - Evidence of additional qualification relevant to Microbiology and Infection Control. - MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification. - Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD. ### Management Experience **Essential** - Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively. - Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures. - General exposure to and understanding of managerial issues. - Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility. - Able to support the Clinical Director of Pathology - Ability to teach clinical skills to medical staff and medical students, and other disciplines. **Desirable** - Management experience - Experience of supervising trainee Microbiologists - Training in medical education ### Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working **Essential** - Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team ## Documents - [job pack (docx, 598.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10548684) - [policy ex-offenders (pdf, 36.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1001) - [speaking up policy (pdf, 523.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2142) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1004) - [family relocation information (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1118) - [infection control statement (pdf, 107.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1003) - [recruitment reasonable adjustments (pdf, 122.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2872) - [statement handling – updated from policy (pdf, 33.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1000) - [policy - managing risks associated with safeguarding children (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3080) - [policy - protection of adults from abuse and neglect who have care and support needs (pdf, 3.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3079) ## 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.