Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 6 months (fixed term)
- Hours
- Part time - 6 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 425-25-7216624
- Employer
- Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Sheffield's Children's NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Sheffield
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
Fixed Term: 6 months | 6 PAs
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Immunology and Infectious Diseases (PIID) team at Sheffield Children's Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and experienced paediatrician with sub-specialist training in Immunology and Infectious Diseases to support and further develop our regional tertiary service.
This part-time consultant post will focus on delivering high-quality care for children with immune deficiencies and complex infectious diseases across South Yorkshire and surrounding areas. You will provide both inpatient and outpatient care, regional telephone advice, and take part in the Immunology/Infectious Diseases on-call rota.. There are no general paediatric or allergy commitments associated with this role.
About You:
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MBBS or equivalent qualification.
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MRCPCH or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Lead, your responsibilities will include:
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Provide inpatient and outpatient care for children with inborn errors of immunity and secondary immune deficiencies.
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Participate in a 1:4 telephone advisory service for local Trusts, GPs, Jessop's neonatal unit, and DGHs.
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Support delivery of immunoglobulin therapy following national guidelines and attend local/regional immunoglobulin panels.
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Share care for children with retroviral infections and those undergoing TB screening and treatment.
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Provide OPAT cover and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
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Engage with the TRIAC consortium and support Trust-wide service development goals.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person specification
Professional qualifications
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCPCH or evidence of equivalent
Desirable criteria
- MD/MSc/PhD in Paediatric ID/Immunlogy
Experience
Essential criteria
- 24 months experience in paediatric ID/Immunlogy
Desirable criteria
- Experience of tertiary ID/Immunology including HCID work
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work under own initiative and motivate/lead others
Desirable criteria
- Ability to teach
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Carmen Gonzalez
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0114 305 3897
- Additional information
Contact can be made via the departmental secretaries using the above email address / telephone number
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