Consultant Immunologist
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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Immunologist
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
The appointee will, together with 2 other Consultant colleagues, 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. An Honorary Contract with Manchester Foundation Trust (Site of the Greater Manchester Immunology laboratory) can be arranged for limited involvement with regional immunology laboratory.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in and have a role in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management, and triage of referrals.
- Participate in maintaining or acquiring 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, supervising immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing.
- Advise on the care of inpatients, in consultation with colleagues from other specialities.
- Contribute to writing and updating clinical guidelines and protocols.
- Supervise and support specialist nursing team.
- Participate in training nurses, immunology trainees and undergraduate medical students.
- Maintain and support continuous quality improvement by achieving and maintaining QPIDS and IQAS accreditation.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
To read more information about Consultant careers at the Northern Care Alliance please visit our careers landing page: Consultant careers :: Northern Care Alliance Careers
Details
Date posted
14 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-MED-CON-IMM-26-A
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a certificate of completion of training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- Evidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology - MSc / MD / PhD
- Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergic disease, consistent with independent practice at consultant level
- Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structures
- Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Interest in pursuing collaborative / individual research
Desirable
- Previous teaching experience
- Evidence of management training
- Previous involvement in service development
- Recognition as a trainer on GMC register
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a certificate of completion of training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Registration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
Desirable
- Evidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology - MSc / MD / PhD
- Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergic disease, consistent with independent practice at consultant level
- Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structures
- Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Interest in pursuing collaborative / individual research
Desirable
- Previous teaching experience
- Evidence of management training
- Previous involvement in service development
- Recognition as a trainer on GMC register
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Immunologist
Dr Archana Herwadkar
01612060522
Details
Date posted
14 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-MED-CON-IMM-26-A
Job locations
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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