Consultant in Infectious Diseases

NHS National Services Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service organization in Scotland is seeking a full-time Consultant Physician in Infectious Disease Medicine. The successful candidate will work on specialty ward duties, manage inpatient and outpatient referrals, and operate the OPAT service. A salary range of £111,430 to £148,064 per annum is offered, with an emphasis on communication and organizational skills. Full GMC registration is mandatory, along with membership from the Royal College of Physicians. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an essential health service.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
• Evidence of recent continued academic and professional development is required.
• CCT in microbiology or virology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialty ward duties within infectious diseases.
• Handle inpatient and outpatient specialty referrals.
• Run the OPAT service and contribute to the general medical receiving rota.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Organizational skills

Education

Royal College of Physicians Membership

Full GMC registration

CCT in Infectious Diseases

Job description

CONSULTANT PHYSICIAN INFECTIOUS DISEASE MEDICINE

1 post Full-time - (10 PA, including up to 2 PA SPA)

Salary Scale - £111,430 - £148,064 per annum (pro rata if part time)

Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the heart of Scotland.

The successful candidate will have three main components to their job plan within infectious diseases: specialty ward duties, inpatient and outpatient specialty referrals and running the OPAT service. Candidates with CCT in general internal medicine will be expected to contribute to the general medical receiving rota as well. Candidates with CCT in microbiology or virology will have scope to develop the role in terms of liaison with the laboratory, with infection control and with public health.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the department and meet key staff. Informal enquiries should be directed by telephone to Dr Amy Baggott, consultant infectious diseases physician on 01324 566371, Dr Heather Black, consultant infectious diseases physician, on 01324 566371, Dr Eoghan Farmer, consultant infectious diseases physician, Dr David Watts, consultant physician and clinical director, medical directorate 01324 566827 and Dr Karen Adamson, consultant endocrinologist and associate medical director on 01324 567367.

To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.

Applicants will be in possession of the Royal College of Physicians Membership or equivalent, registered with the General Medical Council specialist register for infectious diseases or be within 6 months of the anticipated award of a certificate of completion of training (CCT) at the time of interview. Applicants applying under the Portfolio pathway must be entered onto the GMC Specialist Register at time of application. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.

Please quote reference number 231706 on all correspondence.

Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026

Interview date: Thursday 12th February 2026

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.