Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant in Infection/Consultant Clinical Scientist (Microbiology or Microbiology/Infectious Diseases) to join the Microbiology Department in the largest Trust in the country. The Department is involved in a Trust wide project to create a cohesive infection service across all the hospitals within the Trust, in what is one of the largest infection departments in the UK. This will incorporate colleagues in microbiology, virology, infectious diseases, sexual and reproductive health, respiratory medicine, genitourinary medicine and infection prevention. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly forward thinking infection service at an exciting time Main duties of the job We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team and be a driving force in further developing our infection service. These posts would be well suited to patient facing clinicians looking to develop specialist interests in any of the many areas available. From an infection perspective the opportunities to develop on existing links are considerable. The post includes cross site working as the job plan requires. The clinical laboratory is located on the Oxford Road Campus. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 349-CSS-6973936-QA Job locations Manchester Royal Infirmary Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (Or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview) MB ChB or equivalent FRCPath or equivalent Desirable Postgraduate thesis MRCP or equivalent Diploma in Infection, Prevention & Control Clinical Experience Essential Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology/Infectious Diseases, or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Ability to offer expert opinion and deal with a range of problems Ability to develop an area of specialist clinical interest Desirable Experience in a range of infection control problems, including outbreak management Experience in management of in- patients or infection clinics including OPAT Management and Admininstrative Experience Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to organise and manage priorities Understanding of clinical governance network Evidence of audit Desirable Formal management training Teaching Experience Essential Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent Ability to teach clinical and laboratory skills Desirable Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates Experience of teaching medical trainees Formal teaching qualification Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Desirable Presentations and or abstracts Publications in peer reviewed journals Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to continuing medical education Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (Or eligible for registration within 6 months of interview) MB ChB or equivalent FRCPath or equivalent Desirable Postgraduate thesis MRCP or equivalent Diploma in Infection, Prevention & Control Clinical Experience Essential Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology/Infectious Diseases, or within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview Ability to offer expert opinion and deal with a range of problems Ability to develop an area of specialist clinical interest Desirable Experience in a range of infection control problems, including outbreak management Experience in management of in- patients or infection clinics including OPAT Management and Admininstrative Experience Essential Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service Ability to organise and manage priorities Understanding of clinical governance network Evidence of audit Desirable Formal management training Teaching Experience Essential Experience of supervising foundation year trainees or equivalent Ability to teach clinical and laboratory skills Desirable Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates Experience of teaching medical trainees Formal teaching qualification Research Experience Essential Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems Desirable Presentations and or abstracts Publications in peer reviewed journals Personal Attributes Essential Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to continuing medical education Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels 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. Certificate of 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Manchester Royal Infirmary Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)