Consultant Immunologist

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking an enthusiastic Immunologist to join their team. The successful applicant will provide clinical and laboratory services for adults with primary immunodeficiencies and allergic disorders, utilizing specialized training in Allergy and Immunology. A commitment to service quality and the ability to work collaboratively are essential for this crucial role.

Qualifications

• MRCP and FRCPath (Immunology) or equivalent required.
• Full GMC registration and eligibility for the Specialist Register.
• Evidence of higher specialist training in Allergy & Immunology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical & laboratory services for immunology disorders.
• Conduct clinics and day ward sessions for immune deficiency and allergy.
• Work in partnership with Paediatric Immunologists on joint clinics.

Skills

Clinical Immunology

Allergy Management

Lab Services Knowledge

Education

MRCP

FRCPath (Immunology)

GMC Registration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Immunology Department and contribute to the provision of clinical & laboratory services for adults with primary immunodeficiencies, allergic & other immunological disorders in the West of Scotland. The clinical services are focused on adults with immune deficiency and allergy and include clinics, day ward sessions, home therapy programme and joint transition clinics held with the Paediatric Immunologists. The Immunology laboratory service provides a comprehensive service for immune deficiency, allergy, autoimmunity, immunochemistry & neuroimmunology.

We are looking for an enthusiastic applicant with both MRCP and FRCPath (Immunology) or equivalent, with full GMC registration, a licence to practice and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Applicants within 6 months of completion of CCT and/or FRCPath (Immunology) at time of interview are encouraged to apply. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training in Allergy & Immunology leading to CCT or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

For more information, please contact: Dr Moira Thomas, Consultant Immunologist, 0141 451 6091, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Interview Date: 16/07/2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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