Consultant in Paediatric Immunology

Employer Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Great Ormond Street Hospital Town London Salary £109,725 - £145,478 pro rata, per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 08/01/2026 23:59 Consultant in Paediatric Immunology Consultant Job overview Substantive Consultant in Paediatric Immunology (8PA) Applications are invited for a Substantive Consultant post in Paediatric Immunology based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join a team of consultants delivering quaternary Paediatric care for children with primary and secondary Immunodeficiency disorders. They will also be part of the larger team of BMT and Immunology consultants covering these services jointly out of hours. Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is a postgraduate teaching hospital, linked with the Institute of Child Health (ICH). The Trust has 318 beds and provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties for tertiary level care. The patient population consists of over 20,000 inpatients per annum and 84,000 outpatients. Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. The job is offered as a full-time post on a 8 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time or on a job share basis. Main duties of the job Be part of a team of Immunology specialists delivering tertiary Paediatric care for children with primary and secondary Immunodeficiency disorders (both NHS and international private patients). Be part of the larger team of BMT and Immunology consultants, covering these services jointly out of hours. Undertake outpatient clinical commitments. Participate in relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings. Participate in teaching and training of doctors and nurses. Contribute to the Immunology post-transplant long term follow up service. Be familiar with the workings of an NHS hospital trust. Working for our organisation We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve , and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage , people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities . By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care . Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive . Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks ; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team. We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments. Based in central London, GOSH offers flexible working, help with childcare and travel, excellent career development opportunities and assistance with finding somewhere to live. All applicants should return their application forms electronically. To apply online, please go to NHSjobs and Health jobs Person specification GOSH Culture and Values Always welcoming Always helpful Always one team Knowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date) OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application Valid BLS Training Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent Formal teaching qualification Valid APLS and NLS Experience/Knowledge Extensive experience in Immunology, Infectious Diseases as well as general paediatrics A minimum of 2 years full time hospital service in paediatrics in the SHO/TF/ST role Experience working in an NHS Hospital Trust Experience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary team Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area Skills/Abilities High level written and oral communication skills Ability to organise and prioritise own workload Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment. Please be advised that: The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview. The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer. Employer certification / accreditation badges You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Name Dr Winnie Ip, Job title Consultant Immunologist and Specialty Lead Email address winnie.ip@gosh.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr