Consultant Immunologist

NHS; Salford; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant to provide clinical Immunology services at Salford Royal Hospital. Responsibilities include managing immunodeficiency and allergy clinics, maintaining quality standards, and supervising junior staff. Ideal candidates will have full GMC registration and prior experience in relevant clinical roles. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Support for continuing medical education

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Experience at consultant level in immunology.
• Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop allergy and immunology services.
• Conduct weekly clinics for immunodeficiency and allergy.
• Supervise treatment of patients with immune deficiency.

Skills

Diagnosis of immunodeficiency

Management of allergic disease

Clinical teaching

Clinical audit knowledge

Education

Full GMC registration

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

FRCPath or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The appointee will, together with a consultant colleague, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and high-quality clinical Immunology service at Salford Royal Hospital, the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). Duties will encompass all aspects of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. An honorary contract with Manchester Foundation Trust (site of the Greater Manchester Immunology laboratory) can be arranged for limited involvement with the regional immunology laboratory.

Main duties

• Participate in and have a role in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management, and triage of referrals
• Participate in maintaining or acquiring accreditation for immunodeficiency and allergy
• Conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults
• Supervise and manage the long-term treatment of patients with immune deficiency and allergy
• Participate in day-care, supervising immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing
• Advise on the care of inpatients, in consultation with colleagues from other specialities
• Contribute to writing and updating clinical guidelines and protocols
• Supervise and support specialist nursing team
• Participate in training nurses, immunology trainees and undergraduate medical students
• To maintain and support continuous quality improvement by achieving and maintaining QPIDS and IQAS accreditation

Professional development and duties

The post holder will be expected to maintain Continuing Medical Education to the requirements of the relevant Royal College(s), participate in CPD activities, clinical audit, clinical governance, relevant quality assurance schemes and proficiency testing, appraisal, job plan review and revalidation. Consultants are required to complete mandatory training. There is no mandatory out-of-hours work. Colleague cross-cover for annual, professional and study leave is expected.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. We are committed to core values of care, appreciate, and inspire, and offer a role with purpose and flexibility, opportunities for challenge and career progression, and a competitive benefits package including generous annual leave and flexible working.

Details

• Date posted: 19 August 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 236-SCO-CON-IMM-25-B
• Job locations: Salford Royal Hospital, Stot Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. Information about working at the Northern Care Alliance is available in the Candidate Information Pack or on the careers website.

Qualifications and experience

Professional Registration and Qualification

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• UK trained applicants must be a holder of a certificate of completion of training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
• Non-UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
• FRCPath or equivalent
• MRCP or equivalent
• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register - CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT

Desirable

• Evidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology - MSc / MD / PhD
• Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners

Knowledge, training & experience

Essential

• Experience in diagnosis and management of immunodeficiency and allergic disease at consultant level
• Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and related quality control and accreditation
• Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
• Experience in clinical audit and understanding of audit in improving practice
• Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
• Interest in collaborative or individual research

Desirable

• Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and related quality control and accreditation
• Management training
• Previous involvement in service development
• Recognition as a trainer on GMC register

Regulatory and sponsorship information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be sought.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks is available.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

Employer's website: northerncarealliance.nhs.uk