Consultant Immunologist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Immunologist. The role focuses on delivering specialist adult immunology and allergy services across the region, with responsibilities spanning clinics, inpatient advice, and immunoglobulin replacement therapy.

The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, clinical governance, service development, and research, working within a multi-disciplinary team to maintain high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Proof of completed training (CCT or equivalent)
• FRCPath or equivalent
• Broad experience in Immunology and Allergy relevant to independent consultant practice

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist adult immunology and allergy care in clinics
• Supervise immunoglobulin replacement therapy and offer inpatient advice
• Contribute to teaching, governance, and service development
• Develop and update clinical guidelines and protocols
• Support nursing and trainee teams and participate in research

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-professional teamwork

Equality & diversity awareness

Teaching experience

Education

GMC registration with licence to practise

CCT or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

Immunology training & experience

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Consultant Immunologist

Start Date: October 2026 or As Soon As you are available

Contract Type: Permanent

Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.

Main duties of the job

Join our established Clinical Immunology - Clinical Immunology team at University Hospital Southampton and play a key role in delivering and developing specialist adult immunology and allergy services across Wessex. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

The role includes specialist clinics, diagnosis and ongoing management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergy, supervision of immunoglobulin replacement therapy, inpatient advice, clinical governance, service development, and supporting the education of colleagues and trainees.

We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate Consultant Immunologist with broad expertise in General Immunology and Allergy and experience of independent Consultant-level practice. You’ll bring strong communication and organisational skills, able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and a calm, adaptable approach to patient care. Experience in laboratory diagnostics, teaching, service development, quality improvement and clinical governance is highly valued.

You’ll join a friendly, established multidisciplinary team of consultants, specialist nurses, trainees, pharmacy, laboratory and administrative colleagues. We value Patients First, Always Improving and Working Together, creating a supportive environment where colleagues can develop and contribute their expertise.

Please see the Consultant Brochure for further information.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.

As a Consultant Immunologist, you will provide specialist clinical care through adult immunology and allergy clinics, managing patients with immunodeficiency and allergy and supervising immunoglobulin replacement therapy.

You will support the wider clinical service through referral triage, inpatient advice and guidance, multidisciplinary working, and the development and updating of clinical guidelines and protocols.

The role will also include supporting specialist nursing and trainee teams, contributing to teaching, clinical governance, quality improvement, accreditation, service development and research.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Proposed interview date: TBC

This vacancy closes on or before: 1st October 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
• Proof of completed training (CCT or equivalent)
• FRCPath or equivalent
• Evidence of training and experience in Immunology
• Broad experience and training in General Immunology and Allergy consistent with independent practice at consultant level
• Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structures

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology – MSc / MD / PhD

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Desirable criteria

• Previous teaching experience
• Evidence of management training
• Previous involvement in service development