About this role
Job summary We are looking for an individual to fill a new post within the Allergy & Immunology department at St Jamess University Hospital.
We are seeking a dynamic consultant immunologist to join the Leeds Immunology & Allergy services at St Jamess University Hospital. The appointee will become a key member of a dedicated and highly experienced multidisciplinary team. The unit provides a specialised service to hospitals & GPs for the diagnosis & management of a range of rare primary immuno-deficiencies, provides a supra regional service for patients with systemic autoinflammatory disorders & the care for a large number of patients with various allergic diseases.
The job is a full-time post comprising of ten programmed activities, with supervision of the Resident & Specialist doctors, Specialist nurses, Pharmacist & Physician Associate. There is a commitment to clinical advice on call on a 1:4
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust makes up one of the largest teaching hospitals in Europe housing over 2,000 beds and providing a range of general, acute and elective services, together with a significant number of regional and supra-regional specialties.
Main duties of the job The department has a worldwide reputation for its clinical and academic achievements and our aim is to provide a first-class service. The department has gained QPIDS accreditation. There is a dedicated outpatient and Day-Case facility at St Jamess Hospital. The post includes dedicated time to support our immunology laboratory which can be interchangeable for an outpatient clinic session.
About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time.
Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care.
We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page.
Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful applicant should possess Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom, (or equivalent) and should have completed a recognised training programme in clinical and laboratory immunology as per curriculum outlined by JRCPTB or equivalent body. Applicants must be on the Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the Register for trainees if currently in a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register.
A strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and a research interest is desirable.
If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10 minute presentation on:
How can the IQAS allergy accreditation process improve services
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact one of the following:
Prof Sinisa Savic , Consultant Immunologist - [email protected]
Dr Anoop Mistry, Consultant Immunologist – [email protected]
INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 12 August 2026
This post is a full time (10PA) post. The appointee will work at St James’s University Teaching Hospital, where there will be outpatient responsibilities. There is a commitment to Immunology on call on a 1:4
The post will join Prof Sinisa Savic, Dr Anoop Mistry and Dr Claire Stockdale to provide specialist services for the West, North & large parts of East Yorkshire. Altogether the service serves a population of just over 3 million people. We also provide a supra regional service for patients with systemic autoinflammatory disorders.
The service is divided into three key areas; primary immunodeficiency, allergy and autoinflammatory disorders.
The successful candidate would join the other 3 substantive consultants in the team. They are expected to work closely with the current multidisciplinary team to sustain current capacity of Allergy & Immunology services with a view to expand in the near future, ensure the smooth flow from diagnosis to treatment & follow up, including developing innovative ways of working to sustain increasing patient load, contribute to the Immunology & Allergy on call rota.
Sustain the current capacity of the service for clinical allergy and immunology work, with a view to expansion following further development of nursing clinics and review of patient throughput. Ensure the smooth flow from diagnosis to treatment & follow up Support development of Allergy & Immunology Service Work closely multidisciplinary team & developing innovative ways of working to sustain increasing patient load Contribute to the Allergy & Immunology on call rota (Category B) To allow the continuing development of subspecialty interests within the Leeds immunology & allergy service Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
We’re committed to recruiting exceptional people to deliver outstanding services across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and helping every colleague reach their full potential. We’re looking for a compassionate, inclusive, and collaborative leader who shares our values and can build strong partnerships. We warmly invite applications from people from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, and are especially keen to hear from individuals from a minority ethnic background. We’re dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and has a true sense of belonging, as we work together to deliver the best in healthcare to the people of Leeds and beyond.
Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address St James’s University Hospital
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 7TF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)