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Job reference: 241176
Salary: Consultant (£111,430 - £148,064)
Job closing date: 08/04/2026
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Staff Bank
Hours Per Week: 0.25
Job posted date: 07/04/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Department: Microbiology

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NHS Dumfries & Galloway



Post: Bank Locum Consultant Microbiologist (With or Without Infectious Diseases)

Salary: £111,430 - £148,064

Hours: Bank



We are currently recruiting for a Bank Locum Consultant Microbiologist to join us at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary.

You’ll be joining two friendly Consultant colleagues in a well‑equipped, UKAS‑accredited laboratory, working closely with teams right across the hospital and wider region.


Whether you bring experience in Infectious Diseases or simply an enthusiasm for collaborative working, you will be supported to shape your role and grow your interests.


Our job plans are flexible and built with wellbeing in mind. Less-than‑full‑time options are welcome.


What makes working here special?


  • A modern hospital with excellent facilities and technology
  • Teams where your contribution is valued, and your name is known
  • Opportunities to develop specialist interests and influence service development
  • A strong culture of shared learning, with regular teaching, journal clubs and CPD support
  • A beautiful region with affordable housing, friendly communities and easy access to cities and outdoor adventure


Life in Dumfries & Galloway offers the best of both worlds — space, scenery and balance, combined with a supportive professional environment where you can flourish.


We'd love to hear from you


We warmly encourage you to get in touch, we’re always happy to talk through the role, the team and what life looks like here in D&G. Enquires to:


Dr Linsey Batchelor, Consultant Microbiologist & Specialty Team Lead
Email: linsey.batchelor@nhs.scot | Tel: 01387 241532


Adele Foster, Cell Science Service Manager
Email: adele.foster@nhs.scot | Tel: 01387 241783




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