Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Bristol is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology for a 12-month opportunity, commencing February 2026. This role is ideal for candidates keen to gain experience in Infection Sciences within a tertiary referral center. Responsibilities include providing clinical microbiology services and managing complex infections. Full GMC registration is essential. This position supports professional development in a well-structured educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience including 1 year as F2 in an approved training post.
• Experience managing patients with complex infection.
• Evidence of recent CME or reasonable training progression.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical microbiology services to North Bristol NHS Trust and UHBW.
• Support local infection departments, including HCID cover.
• Participate in on-call provision for infection services.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Management of complex infection

Education

MBChB

Full registration with GMC

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology

The opportunity for a Clinical Fellowship in Infection Sciences — Medical Microbiology has arisen, based at North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital. The post is for a period of 12 months, commencing February 2026. The exact start date is negotiable. Both full-time and less-than-full-time will be considered, based on previous experience.

This would be an ideal opportunity to experience working in a tertiary referral centre with a prominent Microbiology department and would suit those interested in a career in Infection Specialties, or those with experience who want to extend their knowledge.

This post has neither Royal College or Postgraduate approval for training. However, the post is educationally sound and well supported, with excellent opportunities for gaining experience in clinical Infection management.

This post will be based at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), Southmead Hospital in Infection Sciences (Medical Microbiology), but the applicant may have to spend time on-site at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

Full Registration with the GMC is essential. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices is essential.

The post includes on-call provision for our infection services, including supporting local HCID services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide clinical microbiology services to North Bristol NHS Trust and UHBW (University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust), the site depending upon the requirements of clinical services, and includes on-call service supporting the local infection departments, including HCID (High Consequence Infectious Diseases) cover.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.

Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration

Essential

• MBChB
• Full registration with the GMC (with license to practice)

Desirable

• Intercalated BSc and/or higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc or DTM & H)
• MRCP

Training and Education

Essential

• Clinical experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience including 1 year as F2 in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
• Experience in the management of patients with complex infection.

Desirable

• Training in Infection specialties such as Infectious Diseases or Microbiology/Virology.

Further Training, Management, Audit, Research, Teaching, and Publications

Essential

• Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
• Experience in audit project with write up.
• Proven teaching ability with formal feedback and reflection.
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Track record in research.
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Teaching qualifications.

Personal Requirements

Essential

• Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Good written communication skills.
• Demonstrates compliance with all aspects of GMC Good Medical Practice.

Other General Requirements

Essential

• Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on site weekend and on-call commitments.

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital
Westbury‑on‑Trym
Bristol
BS10 5NB