Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases

Sheffield Children's; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a part-time Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases. The position focuses on high-quality care for children with complex needs in a team-oriented environment. Successful candidates will enjoy a supportive workplace and benefit from competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• 24 months experience in paediatric ID/Immunology.
• Experience of tertiary ID/Immunology including HCID work.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for children with inborn errors of immunity and secondary immune deficiencies.
• Participate in a 1:4 telephone advisory service for local Trusts, GPs, and neonatal units.

Skills

Ability to teach

Able to work under own initiative

Motivate/lead others

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCPCH or evidence of equivalent

MD/MSc/PhD in Paediatric ID/Immunology

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases

The closing date is 12 June 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Immunology and Infectious Diseases (PIID) team at Sheffield Children's Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and experienced paediatrician with sub-specialist training in Immunology and Infectious Diseases to support and further develop our regional tertiary service.

This part-time consultant post will focus on delivering high-quality care for children with immune deficiencies and complex infectious diseases across South Yorkshire and surrounding areas. You will provide both inpatient and outpatient care, regional telephone advice, and take part in the Immunology/Infectious Diseases on-call rota.. There are no general paediatric or allergy commitments associated with this role.

About You:

MRCPCH or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will include:

Provide inpatient and outpatient care for children with inborn errors of immunity and secondary immune deficiencies.

Participate in a 1:4 telephone advisory service for local Trusts, GPs, Jessop's neonatal unit, and DGHs.

Support delivery of immunoglobulin therapy following national guidelines and attend local/regional immunoglobulin panels.

Share care for children with retroviral infections and those undergoing TB screening and treatment.

Provide OPAT cover and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.

Engage with the TRIAC consortium and support Trust-wide service development goals.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

• MBBS or equivalent
• MRCPCH or evidence of equivalent
• MD/MSc/PhD in Paediatric ID/Immunlogy

Experience

• 24 months experience in paediatric ID/Immunlogy
• Experience of tertiary ID/Immunology including HCID work

Skills

• Able to work under own initiative and motivate/lead others
• Ability to teach

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.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield's Children's NHS Foundation Trust

£105,504 to £139,882 a yearper annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

425-25-7216624

Job locations

Sheffield's Children's NHS Foundation Trust