About this role
Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology
The opportunity for a Clinical Fellowship in Medical Microbiology has arisen, based at North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital. The post is for a period of 12 months, commencing August 2026. The exact start date is negotiable. Both full time and less than full time will be considered, based on previous experience.
This would be an ideal opportunity to experience working in a tertiary referral centre with a prominent Microbiology department and would suit those interested in a career in Infection Specialties, or those with experience who want to extend their knowledge.
This post has neither Royal College or Postgraduate approval for training. However, the post is educationally sound and well supported, with excellent opportunities for gaining experience in clinical Infection management.
This post will be based at North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT), Southmead Hospital in Infection Sciences (Medical Microbiology), but the applicant may also spend time on-site at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
Full Registration with the GMC is essential. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices is essential. Candidates who have previously held the role are not eligible to reapply.
The post can also include on call provision for our infection services. Please note that this is only available to candidates that have full MRCP. Any candidates without this could only take up the role without on call allocation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide clinical microbiology services to North Bristol NHS Trust and UHBW (University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust), the site depending upon the requirements of clinical services, and can include on-call service (this is only for candidates with full MRCP) supporting the local infection departments, including HCID (High Consequence Infectious Diseases) cover.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities and we are part of the Bristol NHS Group.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the job description and person specification documents for the role, attached to this vacancy. Please DO NOT apply if you do not meet the essential criteria.
Candidates who have previously held the role are not eligible to reapply.
The post can also include on call provision for our infection services, including supporting local HCID services. Please note that this is only available to candidates that have full MRCP. Any candidates without this could only take up the role without on call allocation.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration Essential
MBChB Full registration with the GMC (with license to practice)
Desirable
Intercalated BSc and/or higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc or DTM&H) MRCP (full)
Training and Education Essential
Clinical experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent). Minimum of 2 years postgraduate experience including 1 year as F2 in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential. Experience in the management of patients with complex infection.
Desirable
Training in Infection specialties such as Infectious Diseases or Microbiology/Virology.
Further Training, Management, Audit Essential
Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career. Experience in audit project with write up.
Research, Teaching, and Publications Essential
Proven teaching ability with formal feedback and reflection. Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable
Track record in research. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Teaching qualification
Personal Requirements Essential
Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels. Good written communication skills. Demonstrates compliance with all aspects of GMC Good Medical Practice.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications 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 details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust
Address Southmead Hospital
Westbury-on-Trym
Bristol
BS10 5NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)