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LR252636 - Clinical Fellow (ST) in Medical Microbiology and Virology
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NHS GRAMPIAN
Clinical Fellow (ST1 level) in Microbiology and Virology
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Fixed term for 6 months from start date
Reference: LR252636
Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates for the above post based at the Medical Microbiology Department of Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI). This post is suitable for enthusiastic individuals who would like to gain more experience in the diagnosis and management of infection. The post would be ideal for those considering a career as an Infection Specialist, as well as offering experience which will be applicable to primary care and a variety of medical and surgical specialties in the future. This post is available for 6 months from start date.
The successful candidate will join a supportive team of Microbiologists, Virologists and Biomedical Scientists working in a large diagnostic Microbiology and Virology Laboratory in Scotland. ARI Microbiology and Virology offers diagnostic, clinical advisory and infection control services across NHS Grampian.
Both Virology and Microbiology laboratories contain state of art facilities, with emphasis on developing rapid diagnostic techniques to optimise patient management and facilitate early discharge.
Full registration with a licence to practice with the GMC is required. (Licence to practice must be in place prior to starting in post). For more information visit www.gmc-uk.org
This is a new post offering experience in this exciting and developing field.
This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and will not be recognised for training. However, successful candidates may attend regional and national infection training sessions and there will be opportunity for both laboratory and clinical research projects. Additionally, ARI is a University Teaching Hospital linked to the University of Aberdeen and there is opportunity to contribute to undergraduate medical school teaching.
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For Further Information Please Contact
Dr. Vhairi Bateman
Clinical Lead Medical Microbiology
Email: vhairi.bateman@nhs.scot
Tel: 01224 551025
Or
Dr. Noha El Sakka
(Unit Clinical Director) on or by
Email: noha.elsakka@nhs.scot
Tel: 01224 552526
Please note that this post may close early due to volume of applications.
Apply for this post by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk and search for the above Ref No.
Closing date Wednesday, 29th July 2026
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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