# Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Disease (LW) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Fife. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-microbiology-and-infectious-disease-lw/9fe17a5c-a8b4-4b42-af01-b493c7d298d9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-microbiology-and-infectious-disease-lw/9fe17a5c-a8b4-4b42-af01-b493c7d298d9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Fife - **Location:** Victoria Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Medical Microbiology - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £111,430 - £148,064 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T10:36:03.813Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=263647 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=263647 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhsfife.org ## Job Content ### Job details - 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 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 Saturdays and on-call from home (or in-person attendance, based on preference) on Sundays. This typically equates to approximately 1 PA across both days and is 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: - Clinical and environmental bacteriology - Parasitology, mycology, viral serology - Andrology and limited entomology - Expanded molecular testing, including Enteric PCR introduced in 2024 - Point-of-care testing for respiratory viruses (including SARS-CoV-2) in key clinical areas during winter months The department is recognised for rotational South East Scotland training for the FRCPath examination in Microbiology. Interviews - TBC Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged. Please contact:Dr David Griffith, Consultant Microbiologist (Clinical lead for Microbiology)Telephone: 01592 64 33 55, extension 28489Email: David.Griffith2@nhs.scot Dr Keith Morris, Consultant Microbiologist (Clinical Director for Women, Children, Clinical Services Directorate)Telephone: 01592 64 33 55, extension 27917Email: allen.morris@nhs.scot Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training to Non-UK Applicants must demonstrate that they have the knowledge, skills and experience required for practising as an eligible specialist in the UK. We would be happy to consider applications on a part-time or job-share basis and NHS Fife has a number of Family Friendly Policies. ## Person Specification ### Audit **Essential** - Participation in audit projects **Desirable** - Previous experience of designing and effecting audit or surveillance programmes ### Ability **Essential** - Ability to demonstrate an understanding of current infection prevention and control issues/ developments. - Sound knowledge base/ understanding of specialty. **Desirable** - Experience in managing incidents which require the infection control team such as ward outbreaks or infection control issues within the built environment. Attending water safety and ventilation safety meetings ### Teaching **Essential** - Evidence of contribution to formal and informal teaching and training of various clinical and support staff. **Desirable** - Previous experience of teaching ### Management **Desirable** - Previous managerial training and experience ### Motivation **Essential** - Evidence of contribution to out-patient antibiotic therapy service, management of complex infections, patient focused care, learning and continuous professional development, effective and efficient use of resources. **Desirable** - Desire to develop services for patients - Clear commitment to developing the infection service / Microbiology and Infection Prevention ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBChB or equivalent qualification - FRCPath or equivalent qualification - GMC specialty registration - UK trained candidates with joint training in Microbiology & Infectious Diseases must be on the specialist register (or within 6 months of an approved CCT at the date of interview) in Microbiology / Virology and Infectious Diseases with FRCPath - Portfolio Pathway (formerly known as CESR - Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) route doctors are only eligible to apply for a substantive consultant post once it has been awarded. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. **Desirable** - Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g. MD or PhD - Diploma in Hospital Infection Control ### General Attributes **Essential** - Able to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines - Able to organise time efficiently and effectively **Desirable** - Able to motivate colleagues ### Research and Publication **Desirable** - Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals - Presentations (poster or oral) at national / international conferences - Successful grant applications ### Clinical Skills and Experience **Essential** - Broad experience managing patients with complex infections, involvement with out-patient antibiotic clinics and evidence of experience in managing infection control incidents. **Desirable** - Experience at consultant level working in infectious diseases & microbiology ## Documents - [NHS Fife - Fife Information Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1170161&JobId=263647) - [NHS Fife - Consultant Terms and Conditions 2025 (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1170160&JobId=263647) - [F - 232598 - Consultant in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases - Job Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1170162&JobId=263647) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.