Job summaryThe 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).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 jobParticipate in and have a role in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management, and triage of referrals. 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 usThe 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. 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: Northern Care Alliance CareersDetailsDate posted14 August 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time Reference number236-MED-CON-IMM-26-AJob locationsSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo 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: Job responsibilitiesTo 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: EssentialFull 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 interviewApplicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCTFRCPath or equivalentMRCP or equivalentRegistration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCTDesirableEvidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology - MSc / MD / PhDAccredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners Knowledge, Training & Experience EssentialExperience in the diagnosis and management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergic disease, consistent with independent practice at consultant levelExperience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structuresInterest in postgraduate and undergraduate teachingEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practiceUnderstanding of clinical risk management and clinical governanceInterest in pursuing collaborative / individual researchDesirablePrevious teaching experienceEvidence of management trainingPrevious involvement in service developmentRecognition as a trainer on GMC register EssentialFull 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 interviewApplicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCTFRCPath or equivalentMRCP or equivalentRegistration on the GMC Specialist Register-CCT or within 6 months of obtaining CCTDesirableEvidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology - MSc / MD / PhDAccredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners Knowledge, Training & Experience EssentialExperience in the diagnosis and management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergic disease, consistent with independent practice at consultant levelExperience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structuresInterest in postgraduate and undergraduate teachingEvidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practiceUnderstanding of clinical risk management and clinical governanceInterest in pursuing collaborative / individual researchDesirablePrevious teaching experienceEvidence of management trainingPrevious involvement in service developmentRecognition as a trainer on GMC registerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust AddressSalford Royal HospitalStott LaneSalfordM6 8HDUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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