Consultant in Paediatric Immunology

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare organization in London is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Immunology. This full-time role involves delivering specialized care for children with Immunodeficiency disorders, working within a supportive team. Applicants must hold GMC registration and have substantial experience in Immunology and general pediatrics. The position offers a competitive salary and a chance to contribute to vital care in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Help with childcare

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date) OR within six months of CCT.
• Extensive experience in Immunology, Infectious Diseases, and general paediatrics.
• Experience working in an NHS Hospital Trust with clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tertiary Paediatric care for children with Immunodeficiency disorders.
• Undertake outpatient clinical commitments and participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Contribute to teaching and training of doctors and nurses.

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

Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent

MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent

Formal teaching qualification

Job description

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Paediatric Immunology

The closing date is 08 January 2026

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 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 underrepresented 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.

Job 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 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
• 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 BLS Training
• Higher degree - PhD, MD or equivalent
• Formal teaching qualification
• Valid APLS and NLS

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
• Experience in Stem Cell Transplantation and Gene Therapy
• Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
• Experience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networks
• Experience of clinical leadership or management

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
• 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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata, per annum