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Clinical Immunology – Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The trainee will be based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, within the Diagnostic Immunology Laboratory at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS FT. All training is delivered on site, including first-year rotations through Blood Sciences department at Addenbrooke’s. Attendance at block teaching in Manchester is required for the HEI component of the programme. Laboratory core hours are Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm.
The department delivers the full STP Clinical Immunology curriculum and supports a large tertiary referral service with a wide and diverse test repertoire, including autoimmunity, allergy and immunochemistry. The laboratory also hosts an on-site immunology flow cytometry service and a high-throughput TB testing service.
The laboratory team consists of over 30 staff including clinical scientists and biomedical scientists, supported by a strong clinical team of consultants and registrars, with experience supporting STP training. Trainees will benefit from regular exposure to Immunology clinics and MDTs within a supportive and well-established training environment.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Immunology – North Bristol NHS Trust
The trainee will be based in the department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within Severn Pathology at Southmead Hospital (North Bristol NHS Trust). All first year STP rotations are available at Severn Pathology, including haematology, biochemistry and genetics. The trainee will have the opportunity to observe adult Immunology clinics at Southmead Hospital. The trainee will be expected to travel to external sites to meet requirements for training activities where necessary, including Bristol Royal Infirmary. Transport between sites is by public transport there is not a shuttle bus. Accommodation is not available at North Bristol NHS Trust.
Regarding site facilities there is a Trust library with multiple PC’s. There are staff restaurants and cafe’s across the hospital site, and the trust has an excellent wellbeing programme.
The trainee will be part of a blood sciences cohort of STP’s in haematology and biochemistry.
Local promotion details for post(s): The laboratory will support a site visit by the successful applicant prior to starting the trainee position.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Clinical Immunology – Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
The trainee will be based in the Immunology Laboratory at the Churchill Hospital but will travel to the John Radcliffe Hospital to attend Immunology clinics. There is a short walk or shuttle bus journey between sites.
We provide comprehensive specialist training within the laboratory, with the opportunity to visit other hospitals for specialist modules in Year 3. The trainee will work and train with a multidisciplinary team of Consultant and Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, support staff and clinicians. The Trust hosts a strong and supportive network of Clinical Scientist trainees, with regular cross-specialty meetings and peer support.
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester
Contact details for queries relating to location choice - for shortlisted applicants only
Name: Lauren Campbell
Email: lauren.campbell@ouh.nhs.uk
Clinical Immunology – University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Expected MSc university location - may be subject to change
University of Manchester