Consultant in Microbiology | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are looking to appoint a Consultant in Microbiology to further develop our highly rated services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity, and it is anticipated that there will be occasion for the appointee to develop a sub-specialty interest within the role.

You will become part of a team which takes joint responsibility for the medical supervision of the Trust’s microbiology department, and infection control processes.

Applications are welcome from any infection specialists, whether Microbiologists or Infectious Diseases Doctors, or Consultant clinical scientists.

The out of hours commitment will be worked on a 1 in 5 basis following successful recruitment of this post. Out of hours cover is a telephone advice service for laboratory or clinical staff, there is currently no requirement to attend the laboratory at weekends, with authorising done remotely.

Clinical roles will be mutually agreed between the Microbiology consultants, and each will take a lead in different areas (antimicrobial stewardship, infection control, laboratory management, OPAT), whilst also providing cross-cover for their colleagues where required to meet the demands of the service. Roles will be shared between consultants, being rotated at mutually convenient time intervals.

There may be scope to develop infection services further around an infection consult service, and OPAT provision, depending on the particular skills and/or preferences of the candidate.

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

Our staff enjoy a range of benefits including on-site parking, local discounts, on-site Café and Amazon lockers. There is a cycle-to-work scheme along with electric vehicle charging points. A newly opened a hub, dedicated to the health and wellbeing of our staff, which include rooms for mindfulness, gym and shower facilities and different programmes to keep you active.

Chesterfield is a thriving market town surrounded by attractive countryside, contemporary leisure facilities and extensive retail outlets. The town has excellent road and rail links, and easy access to airports.

Derbyshire is home to the Peak District National Park and is an area of outstanding beauty. Numerous stately homes are within easy travelling distance. The Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire Moors, a number of coastal resorts and many historic cities are also close enough for day trips.

Housing in the Chesterfield area is competitively priced and offers a wide range of choice, including urban and rural locations. There are several high-performing state schools in the town, as well as a number of excellent private schools across the wider region.

In addition to local shops and complexes, the Meadowhall Shopping Centre is within easy travelling distance and is one of the largest and most up to date in Europe, attracting some 30 million visitors each year.

The city of Sheffield is only 9 miles away and hosts two universities, one with a medical and dental school.

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification which gives a comprehensive overview of the main duties required for this role.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Jun 2026

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