Consultant Immunologist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Consultant Immunologist to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality clinical immunology services, managing patient care, and contributing to the development of allergy and immunology services. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on continuous quality improvement and ongoing medical education. With a commitment to high standards of care, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient lives while enjoying a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible working hours

Protected health and wellbeing hours

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in clinical immunology and allergy management.
• Strong ability to supervise and manage patient treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage allergy and immunology services.
• Conduct clinics for immunodeficiency and allergy management.

Skills

Clinical Immunology

Allergy Management

Patient Supervision

Clinical Guidelines Development

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Immunology

Job description

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The appointee will, together with a consultant colleague, be responsible for providing a comprehensive, efficient, and high-quality clinical Immunology service at Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). Duties include 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.

Responsibilities include:

1. Participate in and help develop allergy and immunology services, manage referrals, and triage cases.
2. Maintain or help acquire accreditation for immunodeficiency and allergy services.
3. Conduct weekly clinics for investigating and managing immunodeficiency and allergy in adults.
4. Supervise and manage long-term treatment of patients with immune deficiencies and allergies.
5. Participate in day-care activities, supervising immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing.
6. Advise on inpatient care in consultation with other specialists.
7. Contribute to writing and updating clinical guidelines and protocols.
8. Supervise and support the specialist nursing team.
9. Participate in training nurses, immunology trainees, and medical students.
10. Support continuous quality improvement initiatives, including achieving and maintaining QPIDS and IQAS accreditation.

The post holder is expected to maintain ongoing medical education, participate in CPD activities, clinical audits, governance, quality assurance schemes, proficiency testing, appraisal, and revalidation. Mandatory training must be completed. There is no out-of-hours work required, and colleague cross-cover for leave is expected.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 staff care for people in hospitals and communities across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, aiming to improve lives.

We are committed to high standards of care, working with local authorities and partners. We value care, appreciation, and inspiration. We offer roles with purpose and flexibility, opportunities for career growth, and a competitive benefits package including generous leave, flexible working, and protected health and wellbeing hours.

For more about careers at NCA, visit: Northern Care Alliance Careers.

For further information or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Dr. Archana Herwadkar
• Title: Consultant Immunologist
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Victoria Fox, Managing Director

Division of Clinical Support Services and Tertiary Medicine, NCA

• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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