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Job summary

Main area
Medical Microbiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (August 2026 start date. No on call allocation, unless candidate has full MRCP.)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (No on call allocation, unless candidate has full MRCP.)
Job ref
339-CCS8691-AFR
Employer
North Bristol NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southmead Hospital
Town
Bristol
Salary
£54,499 - £76,582 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59
Interview date
26/06/2026

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Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology

NHS Medical & Dental: Junior Clinical Fellow

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Job overview

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. 

Working for our organisation

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. 

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • MBChB
  • Full registration with the GMC (with license to practice)
Desirable criteria
  • Intercalated BSc and/or higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MSc or DTM&H)
  • MRCP (full)

Training and Education

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Training in Infection specialties such as Infectious Diseases or Microbiology/Virology.

Further Training, Management, Audit

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
  • Experience in audit project with write up.

Research, Teaching, and Publications

Essential criteria
  • Proven teaching ability with formal feedback and reflection.
  • Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Desirable criteria
  • Track record in research.
  • Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • Teaching qualification

Personal Requirements

Essential criteria
  • 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.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Julia Colston
Job title
Consultant in Infection
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0117 4146264
Additional information

Further details are available from Consultant Medical Microbiologists:

Dr Edward Barton - [email protected]

 

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