Consultant in Microbiology (8 PA)
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £113,565 - £150,569 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact: Dr K Sethi, Consultant Microbiologist Email: Kavita.Sethi@nhs.net Dr R Schweibert, Consultant Microbiologist Email: ralph.schwiebert@nhs.net For medical consultants qualifications required are FRCPath(UK) or equivalent, and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. 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. Applicants should have established skills in clinical microbiology and its related specialties including infection prevention & control. A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: Managing Demand optimisation in network Microbiology Laboratory to deliver optimal and efficient Leeds infection service INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: Thursday 15 October 2026 Why you should join our Team The LTHT Microbiology Department is now one of the largest in the UK, processing ~1 million specimens per year. Microbiology Department is a discrete laboratory and clinical service that sits within the Pathology Clinical Services Unit (CSU). We are delighted to announce that Microbiology services are now based at the Centre for Laboratory Medicine, the new pathology laboratory at St James’s University Hospital. This marks a major milestone as the Trust moves towards the Centre for Laboratory Medicine (CfLM) becoming a hub for regional diagnosis. The new laboratory has been designed to accommodate the future requirements of the WYAAT Pathology network and as the single hub facility for the provision of Microbiology and Virology within WYAAT. Consistency in microbiology and virology testing across the region would reduce variation to provide our patients a high-quality accredited service. At the St James’s laboratory, purpose-built facilities, the potential for new technologies and increased automation will play a key role in meeting this need. Creating a new pathology partnership would help us achieve a workforce that is sustainable for the future and offer greater opportunities for career development. What you will bring to the role Using your job description, pick out the parts of the role that will appeal most to your department. DO NOT include the entire criteria - the full document will be attached. You should pick out no more that 10 of the criteria from the Job Description. INCLUDE THE NEXT SENTENCE AT THE END OF THIS SECTION. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.