LR252636 - Clinical Fellow (ST) in Medical Microbiology and Virology

Reference: LR252636 | Fixed term for 6 months from start date

About the role

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates for this post based at the Medical Microbiology Department of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI). This post is suitable for enthusiastic individuals who would like to gain more experience in the diagnosis and management of infection. The post would be ideal for those considering a career as an Infection Specialist, as well as offering experience which will be applicable to primary care and a variety of medical and surgical specialties in the future.

The successful candidate will join a supportive team of Microbiologists, Virologists and Biomedical Scientists working in a large diagnostic Microbiology and Virology Laboratory in Scotland. ARI Microbiology and Virology offers diagnostic, clinical advisory and infection control services across NHS Grampian. Both Virology and Microbiology laboratories contain state-of-the-art facilities, with emphasis on developing rapid diagnostic techniques to optimise patient management and facilitate early discharge.

Requirements

• Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC (licence to practice must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org

Opportunities

This is a new post offering experience in this exciting and developing field. This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. However, successful candidates may attend regional and national infection training sessions and there will be opportunity for both laboratory and clinical research projects.

Additionally, ARI is a University Teaching Hospital linked to the University of Aberdeen and there is opportunity to contribute to undergraduate medical school teaching.

Further Information

For further information, please contact:

• Dr. Vhairi Bateman, Clinical Lead Medical Microbiology
  Email: vhairi.bateman@nhs.scot
  Tel: 01224 551025
• Dr. Noha El Sakka, Unit Clinical Director
  Email: noha.elsakka@nhs.scot
  Tel: 01224 552526