Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Medical Microbiology
The opportunity for a Clinical Fellowship in Infection Sciences - Medical Microbiology has arisen, based at North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital. The post is for a period of 12 months, commencing February 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 have to 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.
The post includes on call provision for our infection services, including supporting local HCID services.
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 includes on-call service 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.
Recognised as the Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff at the Nursing Times Workforce Summit and Awards 2025, our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
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 main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
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
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, Research, Teaching,and Publications
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project with write up.
- 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 qualifications.
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.
Other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on site weekend and on-call commitments.
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
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, Research, Teaching,and Publications
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
- Experience in audit project with write up.
- 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 qualifications.
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.
Other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on site weekend and on-call commitments.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
