Job Description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.



Please see below for detailed job description of the role.



University Hospital Southampton (UHS) NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology to a permanent 9 PA post, incorporating both inpatient infectious diseases and microbiology work. You will join the Integrated Department of Infection, whose clinical services include an inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases service providing end-to-end care for patients with complex infections, Medical Microbiology, Medical Virology, Infection Prevention and Control, and a 24/7 on-call Microbiology service.

UHS provides both secondary and tertiary care to the population of Southampton, as well as to approximately three million people across Wessex. The Trust is a leading centre for Infectious Diseases research, including metagenomics, and is a key partner in the Southern Counties Pathology network.



As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.



We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.



Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Responsibilities:

Inpatient and outpatient Infectious Diseases (ID) activity Clinical Microbiology including participating in the Consultant duty Microbiologist weekly rota and Antimicrobial Stewardship activity Participation in the ID Clinical and Radiology MDTs Participation in the Microbiology out of hours on-call rota (1 in 8)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR



MBBS or equivalent MRCP or equivalent FRCPath or equivalent Full GMC registration

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date:

9th December 2025



This vacancy closes on or before 10th November 2025