Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Locum Consultant in Infection/Consultant Clinical Scientist (Microbiology or Microbiology/Infectious Diseases), who is able to start immediately, to join the Microbiology Department in the largest Trust in the country for 4 months.

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
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Details
Date posted: 03 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 4 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 349-CSS-7780762-RL4-C
Job locations: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB ChB or equivalent
• full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration
• Suitable breadth & depth of clinical infection & microbiology experience/training to work in a Locum Consultant Microbiologist capacity

Desirable

• Postgraduate thesis
• MRCP or equivalent
• Diploma in Infection, Prevention & Control
• FRCPath or similar qualification

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Ability to offer expert opinion and deal with a range of problems
• Ability to develop an area of specialist clinical interest
• experience in a range of infection control problems, including outbreak management

Desirable

• experience in management of inpatients or infection clinics including OPAT
• holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Medical Microbiology or Medical Microbiology/Infectious Diseases, or equivalent

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

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.

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Employer details
Employer name: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Dr Ahmed Qamruddin, Consultant Medical Microbiologist / Clinical Lead
Email: Ahmed.Qamruddin@mft.nhs.uk
Phone: 01612914754