Applications are invited from GMC‑registered medical practitioners for a full‑time Consultant post in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
Key Role
* Managing patients with complex infections in the acute hospital setting
* Expanding the Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service
* Overseeing care for patients admitted with suspected high‑consequence infectious diseases
* Collaborating with the University of St Andrews for a joint clinical and academic career (dedicated academic time may be available)
On‑Call and Weekend Commitments
* Out‑of‑hours responsibilities include emergency cover for Medical Microbiology and Infection Control on a 1‑in‑5 on‑call rota
* Weekend duties involve laboratory attendance on Saturdays and on‑call from home (or in‑person attendance) on Sundays, approximately 1 PA across both days, compensated by time off in lieu (usually a Friday following an on‑call weekend)
About The Department
* The Microbiology service is based in the North Laboratory at the Victoria Hospital campus in Kirkcaldy, Fife and holds UKAS accreditation (ISO 15189:2022) for all services except environmental and andrology testing
* The department processes approximately 300,000 specimens annually and offers a comprehensive range of services, including:
o Clinical and environmental bacteriology
o Parasitology, mycology, viral serology
o Andrology and limited entomology
o Expanded molecular testing, including Enteric PCR introduced in 2024
o Point‑of‑care testing for respiratory viruses (including SARS‑CoV‑2) in key clinical areas during winter months
* Recognised for rotational South East Scotland training for the FRCPath examination in Microbiology
Contact Information
* Dr David Griffith, Consultant Microbiologist (Clinical Lead for Microbiology)
Telephone: 01592 64 33 55, extension 28489
Email: David.Griffith2@nhs.scot
* Dr Keith Morris, Consultant Microbiologist (Clinical Director for Women, Children, Clinical Services Directorate)
Telephone: 01592 64 33 55, extension 27917
Email: allen.morris@nhs.scot
Requirements
* Full GMC Registration, license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register
* UK specialists with evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview (Portfolio Pathway route doctors eligible once awarded)
* Non‑UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training to practise as an eligible specialist in the UK
* We would be happy to consider applications on a part‑time or job‑share basis; NHS Fife offers a number of family‑friendly policies
Equality, Diversity and EEO Statement
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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