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Essential
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- Aptitudes and skills
Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
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Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
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Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
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Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
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Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
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Proof of completed training (CCT or equivalent)
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FRCPath or equivalent
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Evidence of training and experience in Immunology
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Broad experience and training in General Immunology and Allergy consistent with independent practice at consultant level
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structures
Desirable
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Previous teaching experience
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Evidence of management training
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Previous involvement in service development
- Qualifications, Training & Experience
Evidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology – MSc / MD / PhD
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Consultant Immunologist
Start Date: October 2026 or As Soon As you are available
Contract Type: Permanent
Further details about the role can be found in the job description below.
Main duties of the job
Join our established Clinical Immunology - Clinical Immunology team at University Hospital Southampton and play a key role in delivering and developing specialist adult immunology and allergy services across Wessex. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
The role includes specialist clinics, diagnosis and ongoing management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergy, supervision of immunoglobulin replacement therapy, inpatient advice, clinical governance, service development, and supporting the education of colleagues and trainees.
We’re looking for an experienced, compassionate Consultant Immunologist with broad expertise in General Immunology and Allergy and experience of independent Consultant-level practice. You’ll bring strong communication and organisational skills, able to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and a calm, adaptable approach to patient care. Experience in laboratory diagnostics, teaching, service development, quality improvement and clinical governance is highly valued.
You’ll join a friendly, established multidisciplinary team of consultants, specialist nurses, trainees, pharmacy, laboratory and administrative colleagues. We value Patients First, Always Improving and Working Together, creating a supportive environment where colleagues can develop and contribute their expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
As a Consultant Immunologist, you will provide specialist clinical care through adult immunology and allergy clinics, managing patients with immunodeficiency and allergy and supervising immunoglobulin replacement therapy.
You will support the wider clinical service through referral triage, inpatient advice and guidance, multidisciplinary working, and the development and updating of clinical guidelines and protocols.
The role will also include supporting specialist nursing and trainee teams, contributing to teaching, clinical governance, quality improvement, accreditation, service development and research.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including responsibilities, requirements, and essential criteria.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Proposed interview date: TBC
This vacancy closes on or before: 1st October 2026
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Consultant Immunologist with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Allergy and Immunology role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per year - depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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