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Consultant in Infectious Diseases with either Microbiology or General Medicine

University Hospital Monklands. NHS Lanarkshire is seeking to appoint two new Infection Consultants. The role is based at University Hospital Monklands (UHM) and will be part of a newly established Department of Infection, joining nine existing consultants and two specialty doctors.

Responsibilities

- Provide clinical infection services as an Infectious Diseases specialist with a background in either Microbiology or General Medicine.
- Participate in restructuring the delivery of clinical infection services in NHS Lanarkshire to create a more holistic bench‑to‑bedside infection service.
- Lead and support the expansion of the regional OPAT (outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy) service, ensuring equitable access to outpatient IV antibiotics throughout Lanarkshire.
- Engage in teaching, research, educational, and quality improvement activities as part of the department.

Qualifications

- Medical degree (MBBS/MBChB/MBBS) with requisite training in Infectious Diseases and either Microbiology or General Medicine.




- Board‑certified or eligible for certification in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology or General Medicine.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical infection management and/or OPAT services.

Benefits

- Full‑time post on a 10 PA basis; part‑time options available with EPA coverage.
- Option to negotiate additional SPA time for clinical, education, research or quality‑improvement activities.
- Honorary status at the University of Glasgow, offering an ID card, access to library and IT facilities, and educational discounts on PC equipment.

Interview Date: 17th June 2026.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement: NHS Lanarkshire is committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make‑up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

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📌 Consultant in Infectious Diseases with Microbiology, Virology or General Medicine (Región Metropolitana)
🏢 NHS Scotland
📍 Región Metropolitana