Consultant in Infectious Diseases & Acute Medicine/Microbiology

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Consultant in Infectious Diseases & Acute Medicine/Microbiology. The role entails delivering high-quality patient care, leading a team, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards. Ideal candidates will possess specialist qualifications and experience in managing infectious diseases. Join a collaborative environment that values cross-specialty working and research.

Qualifications

• Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Infectious Diseases within 6 months.
• Experience in clinical audit and research methodology.
• Ability to take independent responsibility for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive in/outpatient service within Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine.
• Lead a team and provide clinical supervision for medical staff.
• Contribute to antimicrobial prescribing and infection control.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Expert clinical opinion

Teaching experience

Motivating team

Education

Entry on Specialist Register

MRCP or equivalent

Full GMC Registration

Higher Medical Degree (PhD/MD)

Job description

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Consultant in Infectious Diseases & Acute Medicine/Microbiology

The closing date is 06 November 2025

To provide an exceptional level of care for our patients presenting with infectious disease problems, in an outpatient and inpatient environment. The appointee will join 3 Consultant Infectious Disease Consultants alongside 15 Acute Medicine Consultants. To provide clinical leadership in acute medical patient care between Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine Services or Microbiology.

Main duties of the job

Delivering a comprehensive in/outpatient service within Infectious Diseases and Acute Medicine.

Diagnosis and treatment of patients with infectious diseases.

Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge allowing for all proper delegating to and training of your staff.

Diagnosis and treatment of patients occupying accommodation, made available under section 58, 65 and 66 of the National Health Act 1977, in so far as such patients have not made private arrangements for such treatment under section 65(2) of the Act.

Lead a team providing an agreed service.

To work with colleagues in other professions within the Infectious Disease/ Acute Medicine field and to contribute a Consultant Medical role to inter-disciplinary work.

Clinical supervision of resident medical staff based in all Acute Medicine areas

Specialty triage of patients and safe discharge of patients when appropriate.

Leading the Trust in areas related to antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship, infection control and pandemic planning.

About us

Our mission is to provide the very best health care includes recruiting the best people and our goal is to be a world-class centre, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Opportunities also exist in other specialties including General Medicine, Renal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, and Infectious Diseases for candidates with dual accreditation. We are supportive of cross-specialty working and are happy to accommodate specialist clinical interests where feasible. We welcome enquiries from interested candidates about the opportunities available, either prior to or during the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Entry on Specialist Register in General Medicine and Infectious Diseases (or entry expected within 6 months from the date of interview). Or in Infectious Disease and Microbiology
• MRCP or evidence of equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD
• Evidence and experience relevant to Infectious Diseases

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a. Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b. Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c. European Community Rights (2)
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within specialty
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patients
• Higher Medical Degree PhD/MD
• Experience and interest in specialised aspects of infectious diseases to complement colleagues

Achievements

• Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
• Ability to understand and apply research methodology
• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Experience in teaching particularly of undergraduates
• Research/publications in general or specialist

Management Experience

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Documented contribution to substantial departmental development
• Ability to plan strategically and deal with conflicting pressures
• Ability to motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team
• Good leadership skills
• Ability and experience of teaching
• High teaching qualification

Professional and Multidisciplinary Team Working

• Ability to work effectively with colleagues and within a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.