Consultant Immunologist

3 weeks ago


Salford, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

This is a replacement post for a Consultant Immunologist to work closely with the current Consultant and Clinical Lead, Dr Archana Herwadkar.

**Applicants**:

- Must hold full and specialist registration (with a current licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
- Who 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.
- Who are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- Must possess both the FRCPath in immunology and MRCP (UK) (or equivalent respective qualifications and/or demonstrated training and experience)
- Must provide three satisfactory references

The content of this job description represents an outline of the post only and is, therefore, not a precise indication of duties and responsibilities.

**The post holder will**:

- Participate in and have a role in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management and triage of the referrals and participation in maintaining or acquiring accreditation.
- Conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults
- Supervise and manage the long-term treatment of patients with primary immune deficiency and allergy
- Participate in day-care, supervising immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing
- Advise on the care of in-patients, in consultation with colleagues from other specialities
- Contribute to writing and updating clinical guidelines and protocols.

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation. Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults. Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.