Medical Consultant in Virology Applications are invited for a full‑time (10‑PA) Consultant Medical Virologist at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). The closing date is 27 April 2026. Less‑than‑full‑time applicants will also be considered; flexibility will be required to cover the required days to ensure the clinical service is covered. This Consultant Virologist post is designed to support the provision of a high‑quality infection management service at NUH. The post holder will join a team of three Virology Consultants (two Consultants in Infectious Diseases and Virology and one Consultant Clinical Scientist) to deliver the Clinical Virology Service. The team also includes a HSST trainee Consultant Clinical Scientist and a Resident Doctor, who support covering the clinical duty service. Applicants must have full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the GMC (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview). UK‑trained medical applicants must also hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or be within six months of award of CCT by the interview date. Non‑UK‑trained applicants will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the provision of a comprehensive Clinical Virology service, including undertaking laboratory duties, results authorisation and interpretation, issuing advice on virological infection and the use of antiviral therapies, patient consults, ward rounds and multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs), infection prevention and control liaison, clinical governance, teaching and training. There are monthly Clinical Operations meetings within the Microbiology service, to which all consultants and senior laboratory staff are invited to attend and contribute. The laboratory works closely with the School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham, and there will be opportunities to develop research interests. About us The Microbiology Laboratory is a large NHS laboratory serving both NUH campuses, as well as Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust and The Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board, with a total population of approximately 640,000. The current service workload, based on recent activity data, is approximately 918,000 with 604,000 bacteriology and 314,000 virology/serology work types a year, two thirds of which is acute hospital diagnostic work and the remaining one third of the work is for general practitioners. The Clinical Virology team are integrated within the Clinical Microbiology Department and also work closely with the Infection Prevention and Control Team. A large number of clinical specialties are provided at NUH, and the Clinical Virology service is actively involved in the management of virological infections with regular ward rounds and liaison with specialist units such as Critical Care, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics (including a PICU and two large neonatal units), Clinical Haematology (including bone marrow transplantation and CAR T‑Cell therapy), Oncology, Renal Dialysis, Renal Transplantation, Hepatology (including a regional hepatitis network), and Infectious Diseases & Genito‑Urinary Medicine (both providing HIV services). Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive Virology service, including full clinical liaison, to: Clinical services within Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.General Practitioners and other healthcare providers in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System.Other users of the Microbiology service as per Service Level Agreement.

To take a lead role in the development of clinical liaison with specialist clinical teams to meet the increasing demands of clinical users, including participation in guideline formulation and review. Share in the administrative duties associated with the running of a clinical laboratory. To participate as appropriate in day‑to‑day Infection Control activities for NUH and support the investigation and management of outbreaks of viral disease and liaison with advice to local CCDCs. To be involved in the collection and review of surveillance and epidemiological data in liaison with the NUH Infection Prevention and Control Team and UKHSA. To pursue research actively in medical virology and its associated epidemiology. To be involved in the training of specialty trainees, FY2s, scientific and senior scientist trainees. To pursue a programme of Continuous Professional Development (CPD), for example with the Royal College of Pathologists or the Royal College of Physicians, and to participate in annual Individual Performance Reviews (IPR) and consultant appraisals. Opportunities will be provided to contribute to the teaching of microbiology to undergraduates and postgraduates within the School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham.

Person specification Training & Qualifications

Full GMC registration, eligible to be included on the Specialist Register or CCT in Microbiology (or expected within 6 months of interview date). Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview). UK‑trained applicants must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by the interview date; non‑UK‑trained applicants will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT. FRCPath in Virology by examination or evidence of equivalent training and experience. Evidence of continuing professional development (existing consultants must be able to demonstrate active participation in a recognised CPD scheme). Higher qualification e.g. MSc / MD / PhD.

Clinical Skills / Experience

Evidenced technical and clinical skills as described in the job description. Experience of working within multi‑disciplinary infection teams. Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals. Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. Specific training in communication skills. Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors. Experience in delivering high‑quality presentations / written work (e.g. Clinical virology‑related publications in peer‑reviewed journals). Oral or poster presentations at clinical virology conferences (CVN, ESCV, ESCMID or equivalent).

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s “We are here for you” behavioural standards.

Management Skills

Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery. Demonstrates ability to foster and promote the delivery of the clinical diagnostic services of the laboratory. Able to work effectively in a team and support junior staff effectively. Higher degree / qualification / specific training in clinical leadership or management. Experience in managing change in service delivery of a clinical and/or diagnostic microbiology service. Experience of leading an antimicrobial stewardship, infection control team, or similar multidisciplinary infection team. Evidence of leadership in quality improvement / clinical audit / clinical governance.

Personal Skills / Qualities

Able to work flexibly in a changing health service. Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems.

Teaching, Audit & Research

Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit and / or Quality Improvement. Able to teach junior staff effectively. A good record of original research publications / peer‑reviewed publications. Specific training in clinical or educational supervision. Specific training in quality improvement or clinical audit. Specific training in medical education and/or higher degree in medical education (e.g. PGCert, MSc).

Practical Requirements

Ability to travel between City Hospital Campus and Queen’s Medical Centre campus.

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. Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year (pro‑rated for part‑time). #J-18808-Ljbffr