Consultant - Infection / Microbiology / Virology

Job summaryApplications are invited for a 10PA substantive Consultant post as part of a newly expanded and reimagined infection service based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.We are seeking an individual with UK specialist registration in one of the following areas:Medical MicrobiologyMedical Microbiology with Infectious DiseasesOther combinations also consideredThere are wide ranging opportunities to contribute to all aspects of our clinical infection service including developing special interests and research .The posts are based in the clinical microbiology department on the Royal Cornwall Hospital (RCH) site in Truro, Cornwall . The post is designed to enable the Trust to develop and enhance the clinical liaison and infection service including an inpatient ID service and support clinical infection training at RCHT, and across the Devon and Cornwall Peninsula. There will also be opportunities to contribute to future services across the peninsula pathology network. Discussion of special interest, less than full time and hybrid but maximum on site working are welcomed. The post is permanent.Main duties of the jobThe scope of these posts include the following activities arranged in rotation among the team with ample opportunity to develop special interests such as specialist team support, antimicrobial stewardship, infection prevention and control as well as outpatient antibiotic support or rapid access:Advice on investigation and management of infectionsIn patient ID consultsBacteraemia and significant infection roundsDay-to-day support for all aspects of the diagnostic laboratoryIPAC and AMS supportLiaison with health protection teamsOut of hours cover. This is currently provided on a 1:4 rota.Any responsibility that relates to a special interest.Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff.Contribute to the teaching commitment for the Peninsula Medical School.Support specialist MDTsAbout usThe Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately 580 million.We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation. It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.Website: posted14 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Job share,

Flexible working

Reference number156-MS- Job locationsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS TrustTruroTR1 3LJUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand sideTo be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksWork health assessmentsCriminal record check standardsRight to work checksFor further information please visit: reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click view the supporting document on the right hand sideTo be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksWork health assessmentsCriminal record check standardsRight to work checksFor further information please visit: reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closedPerson Specification
Qualifications, Registration and Experience
EssentialGMC registration with licence to practiceOn the specialist register for Infectious diseases or Medical MicrobiologyWithin 6 months of CCT or equivalent at time of interviewDesirableEvidence of research or higher degree relevant to infection practiseUndergraduate and post graduate Teaching and education experience
Other Skills
EssentialExcellent teamworkingDesirableLeadership and quality improvement experience
Person Specification

Qualifications, Registration and Experience
EssentialGMC registration with licence to practiceOn the specialist register for Infectious diseases or Medical MicrobiologyWithin 6 months of CCT or equivalent at time of interviewDesirableEvidence of research or higher degree relevant to infection practiseUndergraduate and post graduate Teaching and education experience
Other Skills
EssentialExcellent teamworkingDesirableLeadership and quality improvement experienceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameRoyal Cornwall Hospitals TrustAddressRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS TrustTruroTR1 3LJUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Cornwall Hospitals TrustAddressRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS TrustTruroTR1 3LJUnited KingdomEmployer's website