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Consultant in Infectious Diseases with either Microbiology or General Medicine
University Hospital Monklands
NHS Lanarkshire is seeking to appoint 2 new Infection Consultants.
Applicants are invited for the posts of Consultant in Infectious Diseases with either Microbiology or General Medicine, based at University Hospital Monklands (UHM).
This is a new and innovative development which will bring together the existing departments of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology. We are looking to appoint Infection Specialists - either Infectious Diseases with Microbiology or Infectious Diseases with General Medicine. The introduction of these new posts will allow us to restructure how clinical infection services are delivered in NHS Lanarkshire, allowing a more holistic bench-to-bedside Infection service. The post holders will join 9 existing consultants and 2 specialty doctors in a Department of Infection.
In addition, NHS Lanarkshire is committed to developing pathways of care for our patients that avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and that support safe and timeous discharges. As part of this, there is a commitment to a large scale expansion of the regional OPAT (outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy) service in order to offer equitable access to OPAT across Lanarkshire for all patients who may benefit from outpatient IV antibiotics.
These posts are flexible dependent on the educational background and special interests of the successful candidates, please refer to the job pack for more detail.
The job is offered as a full-time post on a 10 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time. EPA’s may be available for both part-time and full-time positions. If full-time, up to 2 EPA’s may be available to undertake additional clinical activity (only if funding approved in eCOR).
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements.
The University of Glasgow enjoys close links with NHS Lanarkshire, and our medical students benefit greatly from the excellent educational opportunities provided by the board in both primary and secondary care. Those who are or who will be involved in teaching our students, or in any other activity which involves a contribution to teaching, research or scholarship within the University are eligible for honorary status at the University of Glasgow.
Honorary Status Role Holders are entitled to numerous benefits including a University of Glasgow ID card, use of the Library and other facilities, and a University IT account as required for their role. They have access to all courses run by the IT Services on the same basis as members of staff and are also permitted an educational discount when PC equipment is purchased through the IT Services.
Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Dr S Dundas, Clinical Lead and Consultant Infectious Diseases Physician (01698 752435) & Dr Carlos Van Lopez, Clinical Lead and Consultant in Microbiology (01355 584353)
For any application queries, please email Nicole Lennon on Medical.dentalconsultant@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please follow the link below should you wish any further information on NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment | NHS Lanarkshire (scot.nhs.uk)
Interview Date: 17th June 2026
Additional Information for Applicants
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