Consultant in Paediatric Immunology

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

Job summary

A leading children's hospital seeks a Substantive Consultant in Paediatric Immunology. This full-time role involves delivering specialized care for children with Immunodeficiency disorders and requires full GMC Registration. Applicants should have extensive experience in relevant fields and will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams. The position offers competitive salary (£109,725 - £145,478) and is based in central London, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible working

Help with childcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants must have full GMC Registration and a licence to practise.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or within 6 months of confirmed entry.
• Extensive experience in Immunology, Infectious Diseases and general paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tertiary Paediatric care for children with Immunodeficiency disorders.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and teaching.
• Contribute to the Immunology post‑transplant follow‑up service.

Skills

High level written and oral communication skills

Ability to organise and prioritise own workload

Ability to work under pressure in a multi‑disciplinary environment

Presentation skills

Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills

Education

GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice

MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training

Valid BLS Training

Job description

Job summary

Substantive Consultant in Paediatric Immunology (8PA)

Applications are invited for a Substantive Consultant post in Paediatric Immunology based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join a team of consultants delivering quaternary Paediatric care for children with primary and secondary Immunodeficiency disorders. They will also be part of the larger team of BMT and Immunology consultants covering these services jointly out of hours.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is a postgraduate teaching hospital, linked with the Institute of Child Health (ICH). The Trust has 318 beds and provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties for tertiary level care. The patient population consists of over 20,000 inpatients per annum and 84,000 outpatients.

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a licence to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

The job is offered as a full-time post on an 8 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full‑time or on a job share basis.

Main duties of the job

• Be part of a team of Immunology specialists delivering tertiary Paediatric care for children with primary and secondary Immunodeficiency disorders (both NHS and international private patients).
• Be part of the larger team of BMT and Immunology consultants, covering these services jointly out of hours.
• Undertake outpatient clinical commitments.
• Participate in relevant multi‑disciplinary team meetings.
• Participate in teaching and training of doctors and nurses.
• Contribute to the Immunology post‑transplant long‑term follow‑up service.
• Be familiar with the workings of an NHS hospital trust.

About us

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from under‑represented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Details

• Date posted: 17 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata, per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 271-MDL-7433886
• Job locations: Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, WC1N 3JH

Job description & responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments.

Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent career development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live.

All applicants should return their application forms electronically. To apply online, please go to NHSjobs and Health Jobs.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date) OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview
• MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
• Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
• Valid Level 3 Safeguarding Training
• Valid BLS Training

Experience/Knowledge

• Extensive experience in Immunology, Infectious Diseases as well as general paediatrics
• A minimum of 2 years full time hospital service in paediatrics in the SHO/TF/ST role
• Experience working in an NHS Hospital Trust
• Experience of teaching students and multi‑disciplinary team
• Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
• Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
• Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects
• Evidence of ability to manage sick infants and children including neutropenic sepsis and acute neurological deterioration

Skills/Abilities

• High level written and oral communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
• Ability to work under pressure in a multi‑disciplinary environment
• Presentation skills
• Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital

London

WC1N 3JH

Website: https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/