Consultant in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 40
- Posted
- 28/08/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a full-time Consultant post in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, forming part of a strategy to integrate the department. The role involves managing complex infections, expanding the OPAT service, and overseeing care for high-consequence infectious diseases. There are on-call and weekend commitments, compensated by time off in lieu. The department is based at Victoria Hospital and offers a comprehensive range of microbiology services.
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Job reference:
253239
Salary:
Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
Job closing date:
18/09/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
Victoria Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
40
Job posted date:
28/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Microbiology
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Job Advert
Applications are invited from GMC-registered medical practitioners for a full-time Consultant post in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases.
This new position forms part of our strategy to create a fully integrated Microbiology and Infectious Diseases department.
Successful candidates will play a key role in:
- 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
We welcome applications from individuals interested in pursuing a joint clinical and academic career in collaboration with the University of St Andrews. Dedicated academic time may be available for this purpose.
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 Saturday
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