Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LPView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
28 October 2026
9 days leftJob description
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates who can offer expert clinical opinion within the field of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases. In...
An attending consultant system operates for the care of immunology/infectious disease in-patients and to provide consult services to other teams and GPs, to which the post-holder will contribute at least 13 weeks per year. Regular team meetings include the HSCT MDT, weekend handover meeting, and immunology/infectious diseases grand rounds (all weekly), consultant meetings (monthly) and departmental meetings every 3 months. The post-holder will conduct out-patient clinics covering immunology, and infectious diseases and TB clinics, together with associated multi-disciplinary team meetings, when not attending. The GNCH has been designated as a referral centre for infants who are identified through a newborn screening pilot programme, as requiring investigation for possible Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. In addition, the RVI is 1 of 4 national surge centres designated for the care of paediatric patients with airborne high consequence infectious diseases (HCID) and 1 of 2 for the care of children with contact HCID, such as viral haemorrhagic fevers. Members of the Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology team support this service in collaboration with the Adult Infectious Diseases Department located within the RVI. There will be a requirement to contribute to the out of hours Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology rota 1:7 (with prospective cover).
Contribute to the Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases and Services within the Trust by means of outpatient clinics, day-case and in-patient care, including consults for other teams, participation in multidisciplinary team meetings and ward rounds. Contribute to the care of children who are being prepared for, and have undergone, HSCT. Contribute to out-of-hours cover: 1:7 weekday nights and weekends for paediatric immunology and infectious diseases, not including the HSCT Unit.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact:Dr Stephen Owens, Head of Department - Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseasesemail: stephen.owens@nhs.net; Dr Eleri Williams, Consultant in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases,e-mail: eleri.williams@nhs.net.
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary medical qualification.
- MRCPCH or other recognised equivalent medical qualification.
- Wide experience of Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, including infection in the immunocompromised and stem cell transplantation.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
Desirable: - Research training with a Higher Degree.; - Leadership and training experience.; - Recognised teaching skills and training.; - Peer-reviewed publications.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of a substantial career commitment to Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the field of Paediatric Immunology; evidence that such opinions are sought after.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of children with immunological disorders and infectious diseases referred to a tertiary centre, including tuberculosis.
Desirable
- Experience managing children exposed to or suffering from High Consequence Infectious Diseases.
- Leadership of antimicrobial stewardship programme.
- A minimum of 1 year experience of caring for children undergoing HSCT for Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI).
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- Proven management and administration ability and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Experience in quality improvement and audit.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Ability to run a service and participate in management process.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
- Experience of JACIE/QPIDS accreditation.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable: - Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.; - Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Research
Essential: - Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.; - Research / critical review of literature.
Desirable: - Higher degree.; - Experience in supervising research students.; - Published research.
Audit
Essential: - Evidence of participation in audit or other quality improvement activities.
Desirable: - Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.; - Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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