Consultant in Infectious Diseases

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a full-time Consultant to join the Infectious Diseases Department at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. The role involves supporting the OPAT service and being part of a dedicated team. The job offers flexibility in the plan and participation in Acute Medical on-call rota. Applicants from all backgrounds of Infection training are encouraged to apply. Contact details for further inquiries are provided.

Qualifications

• Clinically based role suitable for all backgrounds of Infection training.

Responsibilities

• Support the OPAT service across the region.
• Participate in Acute Medical on-call rota if undertaken.

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]