Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
Accepting applications until: 24-Feb-2026 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 24-Feb-2026 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
- Town
- Manchester
- Postcode
- M13 9WL
- Major / Minor Region
- Manchester
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 7 sessions per week
Salary
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (YC72)
Specialty
- Main area
- Paediatric Allergy
Job overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Consultant in Paediatric Allergy to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team in delivering exceptional care to children and young people. The successful candidate will need to have demonstrated expertise and competence not only in the management of children with allergies, but also in teaching and research skills, as well as in NHS administration. Consideration will be given to general paediatricians with an interest in paediatric allergy and medical education, as well as those with formal sub-specialty training in the area
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The main duties of the post support the following activities:
Outpatient clinics
Allergy clinics for assessment of local and regional referrals. Regular desensitisation clinics. Monthly joint Allergy ENT and joint Allergy Ophthalmology and Peri-anaesthetic Allergy, quarterly Joint Allergy/Immunology Gastroenterology, Neurology, Hematology, Rheumatology and Respiratory clinics.
Day case services
Food and drug Challenges (10 / week)
SCIT for insect venom, grass and tree pollen allergies
SLIT (initiation) for house dust mite and pollen allergies
Omalizumab for urticaria, severe asthma and severe allergic conjunctivitis
Drug reaction evaluations/SPT/IDT/ drug provocation tests and desensitisations
Evaluation for peri-operative suspected allergic reactions
Team meetings
Weekly tertiary MDT
Weekly clinical education meeting
Three monthly meetings of the Northwest Paediatric Allergy Network
Working for our organisation
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to progress your career.
With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.
We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.
If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU—for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application!
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC’s Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT at time of scheduled interview.
Desirable criteria
- Higher degree, e.g. MSc, MD, PhD in Paediatrics
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post, including on-call commitments and travel requirements
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS and required immigration status
Clinical experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate having achieved the competencies equivalent to the Highest Specialist Paediatric Training
- Valid Level 3 Safeguarding training
- Valid BLS Training
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in NHS
- Wider experience, research, and training, in providing subspecialty service (if applicable.)
- Valid APLS
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
- Willing to work unsupervised and make decisions
- Good communication skills, including communicating bad news
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively
- Meets the requirements of the GMC’s ‘Good Medical Practice’
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of risk management, annual job planning, appraisal review process, etc.
Academic
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/QI project, understanding the role of these in improving the medical practice
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence, so as to improve clinical outcomes
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable criteria
- Research degree ‘Training the Trainers’ certification
Management
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- Understanding of management issues including medical management, clinical governance, service planning, and quality improvement
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of leadership attributes and experience
- Evidence of motivational skills
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, managers, other agencies, and staff at all levels
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexible approach
- Caring attitude to patients, carers, and colleagues
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vibha Sharma
- Job title
- Consultant in Paediatric Allergy
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0161 701 5099
- Additional information
Cathryn Winchcombe
General Manager for Complex Medicine
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