Job Summary
The Trust wishes to appoint a locum Consultant in Clinical Immunology/Allergy Directorates. The post is available from 1st April 2026 for a period of 12 months. The role will be based in Broadgreen Hospital and the successful applicant will work alongside members of the Allergy/Clinical Immunology department which sits under the Broadgreen site management team. Much of the work will involve seeing patients referred to the allergy clinic, primarily in an outpatient setting. Clinics are typically held in a structured outpatient environment, allowing for focused, patient‑centred care and multidisciplinary support. The post‑holder will be expected to contribute to MDT and teaching during clinical sessions.
Job Responsibilities
* Participate in, and have a role in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management and triage of the services and participation in the development of the clinical services for accreditation.
* Conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults.
* Supervise and manage the long‑term treatment of patients with primary immune deficiency and allergy.
* Supervise immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing.
* Advise on the care of in‑patients, in consultation with colleagues from other specialties.
* Contribute to the updating of clinical guidelines and protocols.
About the Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 November 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award‑winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Job Details
* Date posted: 24 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 287-BMED‑6‑26
* Job location: Broadgreen Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3LB
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
* Full GMC registration with a license to practise (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview).
* UK trained applicants must also be a holder of a certificate of completion of training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
* Non‑UK trained applicants must show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT.
* FRCPath or equivalent.
* MRCP or equivalent.
* Experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergic disease, consistent with independent practice at consultant level.
* Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structures.
Teaching, Audit and Governance
* Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching.
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding of the role of audit in improving medical practice.
* Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.
Research
* Interest in pursuing collaborative / individual research.
Management
* Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process, and to demonstrating clinical leadership.
General Abilities
* Commitment to team approach and multi‑disciplinary working.
* Communication skills.
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 to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Broadgreen Hospital, Thomas Drive, Liverpool, L14 3LB
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