Job summary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a fixed-term 2 PA Consultant Paediatric Allergist position, commencing ASAP in March 2026 for a duration of 6 months.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join our multi-disciplinary clinical and academic paediatric allergy team, focusing on translational paediatric allergy, including food allergy prevention and treatments within our service.
Main duties of the job
The post provides flexible requirements, making it suitable for newly appointed consultants or as a sabbatical/secondment opportunity for experienced senior consultants.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be required to have experience in the management of multisystem allergic disease and prevention strategies in food allergy and eczema.
Clinical activity will be largely outpatient and day case based, with in-reach to other specialties as required. There will be no on-call commitment.
Clinical work will include:
General and infant paediatric allergy clinics (across sites within WLCH).
Supervision of daycase procedures (food/drug challenges; immunotherapy; other diagnostics).
The postholder will deliver 2 allergy clinics with daycase work per week
The postholder will provide direct cover for the day-case unit (predominantly food/drug challenges and Immunotherapy/biologics where present)
The post holder will be expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and running of their clinical work. An office with PC, intra and internet access and secretarial support will be provided. The post holder will also be required to take part in an annual appraisal. Job planning review is undertaken by the Specialty Lead and/or Clinical Director.
The post holder would be expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, and contributing to the different national and international accreditation processes in conjunction with the other consultants in the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will be required to have experience in the management of multisystem allergic disease and prevention strategies in food allergy and eczema.
Clinical activity will be largely outpatient and day case based, with in-reach to other specialties as required. There will be no on-call commitment.
Clinical work will include:
General and infant paediatric allergy clinics (across sites within WLCH).
Supervision of daycase procedures (food/drug challenges; immunotherapy; other diagnostics).
The postholder will deliver 2 allergy clinics with daycase work per week
The postholder will provide direct cover for the day-case unit (predominantly food/drug challenges and Immunotherapy/biologics where present)
The post holder will be expected to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of their patients and running of their clinical work. An office with PC, intra and internet access and secretarial support will be provided. The post holder will also be required to take part in an annual appraisal. Job planning review is undertaken by the Specialty Lead and/or Clinical Director.
The post holder would be expected to participate in all relevant aspects of clinical governance, including maintaining up to date protocols, guidelines and clinical audit, and contributing to the different national and international accreditation processes in conjunction with the other consultants in the service.
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
- Recognised UK (or equivalent overseas qualification) training in Paediatric Allergy
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Clinical experience in secondary care level paediatric allergy care, transition/adolescent allergy and integrated clinical networks
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Experience in holistic biopsychosocial approach to patients
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Person Specification
EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
- Recognised UK (or equivalent overseas qualification) training in Paediatric Allergy
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- Clinical experience in secondary care level paediatric allergy care, transition/adolescent allergy and integrated clinical networks
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Experience in holistic biopsychosocial approach to patients
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority.
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
LANGUAGE
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
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).
