Consultant Immunologist

Job Summary

Consultant Immunologist will, together with a consultant colleague, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and high‑quality clinical Immunology service at Salford Royal Hospital, the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). Duties will encompass all aspects of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Optional honorary contract with Manchester Foundation Trust for involvement with regional immunology laboratory.

• Participate in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management, and triage of referrals.
• Maintain or acquire accreditation for immunodeficiency and allergy.
• Conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults.
• Supervise and manage the long‑term treatment of patients with immune deficiency and allergy.
• Participate in day‑care, supervise immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing.
• Advise on the care of inpatients in consultation with colleagues from other specialties.
• Contribute to writing and updating clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Supervise and support specialist nursing team.
• Train nurses, immunology trainees and undergraduate medical students.
• Maintain continuous quality improvement by achieving and maintaining QPIDS and IQAS accreditation.

The post holder will maintain continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the relevant Royal College(s), participate in CPD activities, clinical audit, governance, quality assurance schemes, proficiency testing, appraisal, job plan review and revalidation. Mandatory training must be completed. There is no mandatory out‑of‑hours work. Colleague cross‑cover for annual, professional and study leave is expected.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in community across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford. NCA is committed to high standards of care and works closely with local authorities and partners. Values: care, appreciate and inspire.

Benefits include a competitive package, annual leave allowance, flexible working and protected hours for health and wellbeing.

• Reference number: 236-SCO-CON-IMM-26
• Date posted: 02 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Location: Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD
• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Medical Practices

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or eligibility within six months).
• UK trained: valid Certificate of Completion Training (CCT) or within six months of award.
• Non‑UK trained: evidence of equivalence to UK CCT.
• FRCPath or equivalent.
• MRCP or equivalent.
• Registration on GMC Specialist Register – CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT.

• Experience in diagnosis and management of immunodeficiency and allergic disease, at consultant level.
• Experience supervising immunology laboratory diagnostic services and quality control/accreditation structures.
• Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.
• Participation in clinical audit and understanding of audit role.
• Understanding of clinical risk management and governance.
• Interest in research.

• Evidence of academic excellence: MSc/MD/PhD in Clinical Immunology.
• Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners.
• Experience in service development.
• Evidence of management training.
• Recognition as a GMC trainer.

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust – Senior Consultant Immunologist Recruitment

Address:
Salford Royal Hospital, Stott Lane, Salford, M6 8HD

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