Consultant in Infectious Diseases

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Consultant to join their Infectious Diseases Department. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative team, supporting the OPAT service and engaging in various sub-specialty interests. With a flexible job plan and a 10PA contract, this position allows for negotiation upon appointment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Infection training and clinical skills, ensuring high-quality patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing infectious diseases and supporting OPAT services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of Consultants and support the OPAT service across the region.
• Participate in Acute Medical on-call rota if undertaken.

Skills

Infection training

Clinical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Infectious Diseases

Job description

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are looking to recruit a full time Consultant to join the Infectious Diseases Department at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

Applicants will be considered from all backgrounds of Infection training but this is a clinically based role. The role will support the OPAT service across the region and other sub-speciality interests will be supported.

The successful applicant will be part of a team of two Consultants, Nurse Consultant (BBV) + 0.5WTE BBV CNS, OPAT Service with two experienced CNS and a ward based Clinical Fellow doctor.

There is some flexibility within the job plan that will be open to negotiation on appointment. It will be offered on a 10PA contract (DCC/SPA to be discussed) with additional EPAs and availability for participation in Acute Medical on-call rota (if undertaken).

For further information please contact Dawn Smith, Divisional Manager for Medicine [e-mail], or Dr Gwyneth Jones, ID Consultant (HIV and HCV Clinical Lead) [e-mail], or Dr Sharon Irvine, Consultant in Acute Medicine & Infection [e-mail]