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An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Infectious Diseases Consultant to join a progressive clinical team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The successful candidate will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with a broad range of infectious diseases across inpatient, outpatient and urgent care settings.

You will work closely with colleagues in microbiology, acute medicine, intensive care, respiratory medicine, gastroenterology, surgery and other relevant specialties. Responsibilities will include leading multidisciplinary discussions, advising on complex infections, supporting antimicrobial stewardship and contributing to the development of evidence-based clinical pathways. You will also provide specialist input on infection prevention and control, outbreak management and the safe use of antimicrobial therapies.

The role will involve supervising and supporting doctors in training, contributing to teaching programmes and participating in clinical governance, audit, research and service improvement activities. You will be expected to maintain accurate clinical records, communicate effectively with patients and families, and contribute to an out-of-hours or on-call rota where required.

Applicants must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and have substantial postgraduate experience in infectious diseases and/or acute medicine. You should possess, or be eligible for, specialist registration in Infectious Diseases, with appropriate additional accreditation where relevant. A strong understanding of antimicrobial prescribing, infection control principles and the management of complex or emerging infections is essential.

You will be a confident clinician with excellent communication and decision-making skills, able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. We are seeking someone who demonstrates compassion, sound professional judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience in teaching, clinical research, service development or public health would be advantageous.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a varied and rewarding service while developing your specialist interests. Flexible working arrangements may be available, subject to service requirements. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how their experience and expertise would support safe, inclusive and consistently high standards of patient care.