Consultant in Infectious Diseases
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About the Role
🩺 Consultant in Infectious Diseases
📍 Southern Scotland
💼 Salary: £111,430 – £148,064 per annum (depending on experience)
🕒 Contract: Permanent | Full-time (10 PAs, up to 12 PAs) | Flexible/Part-time applications welcome
Are you ready to shape the future of infectious diseases services?
We are delighted to invite applications for two new Consultant Infectious Diseases posts to join our growing and dynamic team in Southern Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to help build a holistic laboratory-to-bedside service, working alongside a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team.
🌟 About the Role
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking service that delivers:
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Outpatient clinics for bloodborne viruses, infectious diseases (including Lyme disease, PUO, TB), OPAT services, and prison in-reach work.
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Community outreach including clinics for displaced persons and support to Community Drugs Services.
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In-person, virtual and telephone consultations with interpreter support where required.
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Innovative service delivery with the opportunity to help shape a combined ID and Microbiology service.
This role also offers flexibility to combine Infectious Diseases with Microbiology or Acute Medicine, depending on your interests. On-call participation can be in Microbiology, Acute Medicine, or both.
📅 Job Plan & Structure
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Full-time post (10 PAs), up to 12 PAs
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Less than full-time and flexible working supported
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Annual review of job plan to align with service needs and personal interests
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Opportunities to develop areas of interest including: Clinical Leadership, Governance, Research, Medical Education, and Rural Medicine
✅ Essential Criteria
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Primary Medical Qualification
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GMC Registration (Specialist Registration not required)
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Relevant Royal College Membership (or equivalent overseas qualification)
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Substantial clinical experience in Infectious Diseases
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Ability to offer expert clinical opinion and manage patient care independently
💡 Desirable
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Experience in leadership, clinical guideline development, teaching, audit, research, and publication
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Evidence of service development and change management
🏡 Staff Benefits
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✈️ Tier 2 Sponsorship available for international candidates
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🏡 Relocation support and single accommodation for up to 12 weeks
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🌍 Assistance with integration into the local community, including multicultural activities and networking opportunities
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🏖️ Up to 33 days annual leave + 8 public holidays
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📚 30 days study leave over 3 years
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🩺 Comprehensive occupational sick pay scheme
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🪙 NHS Pension Scheme (Scottish Public Pension Agency)
📩 How to Apply
To apply for this role, please share your updated CV along with a contact number, so we can connect and discuss this opportunity further.