Job summary
This is a new, part-time consultant appointment to support the development of our Immunology service, and the continuation of our UKAS accreditation.
We welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The Trust operates job share and flexible working.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive Clinical Immunology Service for all users of the laboratory. The consultant will provide expert support for analytical quality and assay implementation, diagnosis and management of immunological disease, advice on appropriate investigations on an individual patient basis, and determine the services provided by the Clinical Biochemistry/Immunology Department within the resources made available to the Eastern Pathology Alliance (EPA).
The post holder will be expected to participate in Research and Development activities within Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology, and within the Trust and the University of East Anglia, as appropriate, including the development of databases to enable research and audit.
The Consultant will be actively involved in training, particularly clinical scientists, biomedical scientists, other allied health professionals, and students of medicine, and may also be involved in Specialty Trainees training.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC Registration with license to practice is required at time of application.
Interview date - 3rd June 2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for full details of the post and the person specification.
Full GMC Registration with license to practice is required at time of application.
Interview date - 3rd June 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice.
- FRCPath in Immunology/Allergology (by Examination). or show evidence of appropriate higher qualification.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of the date of interview.
- Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal.
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis.
- Teaching the Teachers or equivalent.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Good communicator.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to independently investigate and manage primary and secondary immune deficiency.
- Ability to advise on the appropriate investigation of suspected immunological disease.
- Experience needed to make a substantial contribution to Immunoglobulin therapy demand management, according to NHS guidelines.
Communications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen and take in others' perspectives; caring approach to patients.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Immunology.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Immunology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Clinical Governance/improving patient care
Essential
- Clinical governance: demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Awareness of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: demonstrable experience of leading audit.
- Teaching: experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff; ability to teach clinical skills.
- Research: ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems; ability to critically appraise published evidence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice.
- FRCPath in Immunology/Allergology (by Examination). or show evidence of appropriate higher qualification.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of the date of interview.
- Participation in recognized CPD and appraisal.
Desirable
- Postgraduate thesis.
- Teaching the Teachers or equivalent.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Capable of working in a multi disciplinary team.
- Enthusiasm for service development and teaching.
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Good communicator.
Desirable
- Previous responsibility for service improvement.
- Management skills.
Experience
Essential
- Ability to independently investigate and manage primary and secondary immune deficiency.
- Ability to advise on the appropriate investigation of suspected immunological disease.
- Experience needed to make a substantial contribution to Immunoglobulin therapy demand management, according to NHS guidelines.
Communications
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen and take in others' perspectives; caring approach to patients.
Circumstances
Essential
- Flexible outlook on working hours.
- Must live within a 15-mile radius of the base Trust or 30 minutes travelling time.
- Ability to travel across multi-sites whilst public transport may not be available.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Immunology.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in Immunology.
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
Clinical Governance/improving patient care
Essential
- Clinical governance: demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Awareness of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: demonstrable experience of leading audit.
- Teaching: experience of supervising undergraduates, junior doctors and other staff; ability to teach clinical skills.
- Research: ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems; ability to critically appraise published evidence.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
