Job Title: Consultant in Immunology & Allergy
Agency: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Location: Leicester, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year

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Job summary

The Immunology Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary consists of a specialist Immunology Laboratory, Adult and Paediatric Immunodeficiency services, and an Adult Allergy service which is delivered in conjunction with the Adult Allergy department based in Glenfield General Hospital. The service is accredited to QPIDS and IQAS standards. The Immunology Laboratory offers a comprehensive range of immunology assays both locally and regionally and is fully accredited by UKAS.

The Laboratory is co-located with the clinical offices within a fully integrated Department on the Leicester Royal Infirmary site, with plans for a new purpose-built laboratory and offices in progress. The Leicester Immunology Department is a member of the Trent Regional Immunology and Allergy Consortium (TRIAC), which aims to ensure provision of high-quality Clinical Immunology and Allergy services across the region.

Main duties of the job

The Adult Clinical Immunology and Allergy Department provides outpatient clinics for adult patients with suspected or diagnosed immunodeficiencies and allergies, advice and guidance for clinicians within the region, supervision and management of immunoglobulin replacement for patients with primary and secondary immune deficiencies, and participation in the local immunodeficiency and allergy MDTs and the subregional immunoglobulin advisory panel.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or Equivalent
• MRCP or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
• 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 (Immunology) or equivalent

Desirable

• Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
• BLS Certification

Experience

Essential

• Fully trained in Immunology / Allergy
• Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
• Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
• Understands evidence-based practice
• Basic IT skills
• Willingness to develop new skills and experience in areas of interest
• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
• Flexible

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
• Experience/training in the development and delivery of a high-quality clinical and laboratory service
• Experience of working clinically in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Paediatric Immunology Experience

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
• To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding.
• Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• High standard of presentation both written and verbal
• Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment

Motivation

Essential

• Personal integrity and reliability.
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff

Desirable

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.
• Demonstrates potential to develop a leadership role within the Immunology service

Audit/ Quality Improvement

Essential

• Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
• Participation in a quality improvement programme
• Experience of quality improvement work and audit

Desirable

• Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise and participate in relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
• Completion of formal courses in Audit and quality improvement.
• Published audit, including quality improvement.

Research

Essential

• Understanding and interest in research.
• Ability to appraise research critically
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.

Desirable

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty.
• Evidence of recent research and development activity

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
• Appraisal and assessment skills.
• Ability to assess clinical competencies
• Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.

Management

Essential

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
• Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and manage clinical workload effectively.
• Understanding of the wider health agenda and the modern NHS.
• Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.

Desirable

• Evidence of management and administration experience.
• Management training on an accredited course.
• Awareness of Service Development issues.
• Demonstrable track record of successful change management

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Desirable

• Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
• Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training.

Closing Date: 1 October 2026

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