Consultant Immunologist / Allergist

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  • Oxford
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
The post holder's principal duties are based at the John Radcliffe and the Churchill (total of 10 PA) comprising a mix of 8.5 clinical PAs and 1.5 supporting PA's. The clinical PA s require the appointee to perform a mixture of allergy and immunology clinics, with allergy predominating. The immunology clinics will focus on primary and secondary immunodeficiency while allergy clinics will be dedicated to immunotherapy, drug allergy, general allergy (inhalants, foods) and anaphylaxis. A separate PA is allocated for drug and food challenges.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder's duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe & Churchill Hospitals, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations. The post holder's principal duties are based at the John Radcliffe and the Churchill (total of 10 PA) comprising a mix of 8.5 clinical PAs and 1.5 supporting PA's. The clinical PA s require the appointee to perform a mixture of allergy and immunology clinics, with allergy predominating. The immunology clinics will focus on primary and secondary immunodeficiency while allergy clinics will be dedicated to immunotherapy, drug allergy, general allergy (inhalants, foods) and anaphylaxis. A separate PA is allocated for drug and food challenges.About usOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principlesOxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.DetailsDate posted18 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year PA pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number321-MS-CON-7296197-S5Job locationsJohn RadcliffeHeadley WayOxfordOX3 9DUJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holders principal duties are based at the John Radcliffe and the Churchill (total of 10 PA) comprising a mix of 8.5 clinical PAs and 1.5 supporting PAs. The clinical PA s require the appointee to perform a mixture of allergy and immunology clinics, with allergy predominating. The immunology clinics will focus on primary and secondary immunodeficiency while allergy clinics will be dedicated to immunotherapy, drug allergy, general allergy (inhalants, foods) and anaphylaxis. A separate PA is allocated for drug and food challenges. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe post holders principal duties are based at the John Radcliffe and the Churchill (total of 10 PA) comprising a mix of 8.5 clinical PAs and 1.5 supporting PAs. The clinical PA s require the appointee to perform a mixture of allergy and immunology clinics, with allergy predominating. The immunology clinics will focus on primary and secondary immunodeficiency while allergy clinics will be dedicated to immunotherapy, drug allergy, general allergy (inhalants, foods) and anaphylaxis. A separate PA is allocated for drug and food challenges.Person SpecificationQualifications/TrainingEssential
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • FRCPath Immunology or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
  • Specialty Certificate Examination in Allergy or equivalent
  • Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
  • CCT registration on GMC Specialist Register in Immunology OR Allergy within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
  • Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
  • Higher medical / scientific degree - MD, PhD/DPhil
ExperienceEssential
  • General training in immunology & allergy to consultant level or equivalent
  • High level of competence in diagnosis & management of allergy
  • Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
  • Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management.
  • Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
  • Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
  • Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
  • Evidence of active interest and participation in research
Desirable
  • Management qualification
  • Education / teaching qualification
  • Peer reviewed publications Research grants
Other RequirementsDesirable
  • Driving licence
Person SpecificationQualifications/TrainingEssential
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • FRCPath Immunology or show evidence of equivalent qualification.
  • Specialty Certificate Examination in Allergy or equivalent
  • Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
  • CCT registration on GMC Specialist Register in Immunology OR Allergy within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
  • Applicants that are UK trained, must be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
  • Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Desirable
  • Higher medical / scientific degree - MD, PhD/DPhil
ExperienceEssential
  • General training in immunology & allergy to consultant level or equivalent
  • High level of competence in diagnosis & management of allergy
  • Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital.
  • Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management.
  • Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
  • Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
  • Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
  • Evidence of active interest and participation in research
Desirable
  • Management qualification
  • Education / teaching qualification
  • Peer reviewed publications Research grants
Other RequirementsDesirable
  • Driving licence

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