Speciality Doctor | Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£63,696 - £102,689 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Norwich, NR4 7UY
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	20 Nov 2026

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Summary

This is a new opportunity arising in the department commencing asap until October 2027. The successful candidate will be joining a team of consultant microbiologists and virologists in providing clinical microbiology services for the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA). The Eastern Pathology Alliance provide microbiology services for Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (NNUHFT), James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEHKL), King’s Lynn as well as the surrounding General Practices. The successful candidate will be based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn.

The post holder will participate in a single rota for out of hours cover across Norfolk resulting in an anticipated frequency of 1 in 4.

· Liaise daily with laboratory technical staff through the Laboratory Manager.

· Review, authorise and report laboratory results, providing medical interpretation where appropriate.

· Advise clinical teams on microbiological matters and attend wards when required.

· Participate in ward rounds under the supervision of the duty consultant microbiologist.

· Support consultant colleagues in the professional supervision of junior medical staff.

· Contribute to laboratory and clinical audit, including internal audit activities required to maintain laboratory accreditation.

· Work with regional epidemiologists, reference laboratories and epidemiological services to report and investigate infections.

· Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the role, as directed by the duty consultant.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site

• Discounted gym memberships

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement

• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it

• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site

• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane

• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane

• Support in career development

• Flexible staff bank

• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

The post holder will participate in a single rota for out of hours cover across Norfolk resulting in an anticipated frequency of 1 in 4.

A candidate who is unable for personal reasons to undertake the duties of a whole-time post will receive equal consideration. If such a candidate is appointed the job content will be modified as appropriate, in consultation with colleagues and local management.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview provided they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.

Qualification and Experience: It is expected that the appointee will be a fully registered medical practitioner who will have obtained Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent training and experience.

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Nov 2026

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