Senior Consultant, Immunology & Allergy

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is seeking a Consultant in Immunology to join the Allergy & Clinical Immunology service at Royal Preston Hospital. The post is permanent and based at Preston, with possible sessions at Chorley and South Ribble if needed.

Requirements include MRCP (UK) or equivalent and JRCPTB/Immunology training. You will lead clinics, supervise nurses, and participate in immunoglobulin therapies and audits.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent training required.
• CCT if UK trained or evidence of equivalence if non-UK.
• Academic qualifications in Clinical Immunology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service for investigation and management of immune disorders (primary/secondary immunodeficiency and allergy).
• Manage outpatient clinics and advise on inpatients under other Consultants.
• Supervise specialist nurses and oversee immunoglobulin therapies and related tests.
• Ensure cover during leave and maintain high professional standards and education.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Immunology knowledge

Leadership

Patient care

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP (UK) or equivalent training

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or within six months of interview

GMC registration

MSc/MD/PhD

Tools

None

Job description

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is seeking a Consultant in Immunology to join the Allergy & Clinical Immunology service at Royal Preston Hospital. The post is permanent and based at Preston, with possible sessions at Chorley and South Ribble if needed.

Requirements include MRCP (UK) or equivalent and JRCPTB/Immunology training. You will lead clinics, supervise nurses, and participate in immunoglobulin therapies and audits.