Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent NHS trust in Southampton is seeking a Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology. The role involves both inpatient and outpatient care, as well as clinical microbiology responsibilities. Applicants should have an MBBS qualification and GMC registration. This part-time position offers a salary between £109,725 - £145,478 per annum, and the successful candidate will receive support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing inpatients with suspected and confirmed infectious diseases.
• Experience providing microbiology advice to clinical teams.
• Participation in audit and clinical governance activity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases activity.
• Participate in microbiology out-of-hours on-call rota.
• Contribute to clinical and radiology MDTs.

Skills

Managing inpatients with infectious diseases

Providing microbiology advice

Interpreting microbiology results

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

MRCP or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Details

Date posted: 27 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: Depending on experience £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 188-MB51025

Job location: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Job Description

Main duties of the job

University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology to a permanent 9‑person post, incorporating both inpatient infectious disease and microbiology work.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases activity
• Clinical Microbiology including participation in consultant‑duty microbiologist weekly rota and Antimicrobial Stewardship activity
• Participation in ID clinical and radiology MDTs
• Participation in the microbiology out‑of‑hours on‑call rota (1 in 8)

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCP or equivalent
• FRCPath or equivalent

Essential experience

• Experience managing inpatients with suspected and confirmed infectious diseases
• Experience providing microbiology advice to trust‑based clinical teams and healthcare staff in the community
• Experience interpreting microbiology results, authorisation and close working with laboratory staff
• Participation in audit and clinical governance activity

Desirable

• Dual CCT accreditation within 6 months (Infectious Diseases & Medical Microbiology)
• MD or PhD
• Prizes/distinctions
• Significant publications in peer‑reviewed journals
• Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H)
• Laboratory management experience

Living Trust Values

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Proposed interview date: 9th December 2025. This vacancy closes on or before 10th November 2025.

Compliance & Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Road
Southampton, SO16 6YD
Website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx