Consultant in Infectious Disease, OPAT & Microbiology
The closing date is 12 February 2026
Applicants are invited for a substantive Consultant with a responsibility in Infectious Disease, OPAT and Microbiology at Nottingham University Hospitals. The post encompasses both Queens Medical Centre and the City Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals.
Full‑time Consultant with a responsibility in Infectious Disease, OPAT and Microbiology for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is split with 7 PAs (DCC+SPA) in Infectious Diseases, OPAT and 3 PAs (DCC+SPA) in Microbiology.
This is a full‑time Consultant post designed to support the provision of a high‑quality infection management service in Nottingham, augmenting the existing Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases services and contributing to antimicrobial stewardship through the appropriate diagnosis and management of infection. The Microbiology Laboratory is based at the QMC Campus; however, clinical duties will be required at both QMC Campus and the City Hospital Campus. Infectious Diseases is based at City Campus.
Main duties of the Job
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the provision of a comprehensive Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases service, including laboratory duties, results authorisation and interpretation, clinical and antibiotic advice, patient consults, ward rounds and MDTs, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control, clinical governance, teaching and training, and research.
A full range of Infectious Disease and Microbiology emergency and elective patients are admitted to Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and the appointee will be responsible for the management of those patients admitted under his/her care. Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency Infectious Disease and Microbiology service.
About Us
Nottingham is a vibrant and prosperous city with something for everyone. It has excellent schools and colleges, and two thriving universities. There are good theatres, an arena which attracts national and international performers, and several renowned arts centres and museums. Nottingham is the home of Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham Forest and Nottingham County Football Clubs, Nottingham Ruby Club, the National Water Sports Centre, the Nottingham Tennis Centre, and Ice Arena.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description for detailed information regarding the post.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
* Full GMC registration, Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
* CCT in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology expected within 6 months of interview date
* Applicants that are non‑UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
* Higher professional degree e.g. MSc / MD / PhD
Practical requirements
* Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen's Medical Centre campus
Clinical skills/Experience
* Evidenced technical and clinical skills as described in the job description
* Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills
* Specific training in communication skills
* Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
* Experience in delivering high‑quality presentations
Management Skills
* Able to present coherent examples of service development/delivery.
* Able to work effectively in a team.
* Experience in managing change in service delivery of a clinical and/or diagnostic microbiology service
* Evidence of leadership in quality improvement / clinical audit / clinical governance
Personal skills/qualities
* Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
* Able to use the Trust's IT support systems
Teaching, audit & research
* Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit and /or Quality Improvement
* Demonstrates experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching
* A good record of original research publications / peer‑reviewed publications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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