Locum Consultant in Virology/Infection | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term Locum Consultant in Infection (Virology) to join the Infection Directorate within the Oncology, Rare Diseases, Liver and Digestive Health Division at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for 3 months.

This locum post is being recruited to provide cover for an approved consultant career break within the Virology service.

The successful candidate will join a highly specialised tertiary virology service supporting transplant, HIV, viral hepatitis, renal, antenatal, oncology and immunosuppressed patient pathways across the Trust.

This is a 9.1667 PA post and applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time (LTFT) are welcome.

The post holder will provide 9.1667 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Consultant Virology

support and will

Contribute to the provision of the clinical and diagnostic Virology service across the

Trust for the duration of the locum appointment.

This will include

Participation in the clinical duties of the department at the Royal Free site, including

daily clinical duty commitments on a pro-rata basis.

Participation in Virology handover meetings, multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings,

and Virology ward rounds.

Provision of specialist clinical advice relating to virology and infections in

immunocompromised patients.

Participation in service delivery and operational support to maintain continuity of care

and laboratory liaison during the period of temporary consultant absence.

Contribution to the review and implementation of existing clinical guidelines, policies,

and pathways in line with established departmental practice.

Participation in the department’s quality assurance, clinical governance, and audit

activities, including review of clinical incidents and laboratory-related concerns where

appropriate.

Provision of specialist Virology liaison support to foetal-maternal medicine services

and wider Infection services across Trust sites.

Support for the integration of clinical activities within the wider pan-infection service,

including liaison with Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention and Control, and

Microbiology teams.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across four main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

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This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jun 2026