Consultant Immunologist

Job overview

Applications are invited for a full-time Consultant Immunologist at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based primarily at Frimley Park Hospital, although there are some sessions outside the main site. The postholder will be expected to contribute to and help develop the service in allergy, immunodeficiency and laboratory immunology.

Interview date - 23rd October 2026

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join a team of 2 consultants and 2 clinical nurse specialists. The service runs outpatients, both face to face and virtual clinics.

The successful candidate will be asked to

• Undertake outpatient clinics in allergy and clinical immunology
• Work with clinical and laboratory colleagues to maintain and develop the immunopathology service
• Participate in the training of resident doctors and nursing team
• Participate in research and development

Further information can be found in the job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical: The consultant will be expected to develop and expand the existing clinical service for the investigation and management of patients with disorders of immunity, including allergy, immunodeficiency, and other clinical conditions where disordered immune function may play a role. Referrals will be from both primary and secondary care and will be conducted by regular out-patient clinics and by hospital, telephone and written consultations. The consultant will also be expected to work with clinical and laboratory colleagues to maintain and develop the immunopathology service, so that a high-quality, cost-effective service is provided.

Management and Administration: The post holder will be asked to undertake appropriate administrative responsibilities within the department and Trusts as agreed with the Speciality Lead and relevant Chief of Services. The post holder will be expected to cover other colleagues when on annual and study leave.

Training: The consultant will be expected to participate in the training of resident medical staff, nursing staff and biomedical scientists and will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities.

Research and Development: The consultant will be expected to participate in research and development and assist in the supervision of projects undertaken by junior medical staff, nursing staff and healthcare scientists.

Supporting Professional Activities: The consultant will be expected to participate in audit and continuing professional development (CPD) and to maintain an adequate CPD portfolio. Reasonable support, both in time and funding, will be available to support this activity. The consultant will also be expected to participate in the Trusts' appraisals scheme for medical staff. This is conducted within directorates and follows national guidelines. The job plan will be agreed at annual appraisal and will include recognition of time for essential clinical governance activity. In the event of an inability to agree the job plan, the matter will be referred to the medical director of the Trust.

The appointee will be provided with appropriate office accommodation; desktop computer, e-mail and internet and have full-time secretarial support. Good library facilities are available at the Postgraduate Medical Centres at FPH, St Peter's and the RSCH and at the University of Surrey.

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.