Job summary
Consultant Immunologist and Allergist
Applications are invited for a Consultant Immunologist to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team committed to delivering high quality clinical and laboratory services both locally and regionally.
The appointment may be full time or less than full time. This job plan offers flexibility, with options for further allergy, paediatric immunology or other special interests including research. Modification of the job content or working hours will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. The substantive post is entitled to funded study leave and relocation expenses. Support for a relevant higher degree at a local or national university can be considered. Hospital accommodation can be arranged. There is a mentorship scheme available for all new consultant staff.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to participate in day to day functions of the immunology service and immunology laboratory, including outpatient clinics for adult patients with suspected or diagnosed immunodeficiencies or allergies, advice and guidance for clinicians within the region, supervision and management of immunoglobulin replacement for patients with primary and secondary immune deficiencies, and participation in the immunodeficiency and allergy MDTs and the subregional immunoglobulin advisory panel.
You will be required to undertake management duties and work within a multidisciplinary team, and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical audit, research and development.
About us
Working For Your Organisation
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification.
The Clinical Immunology and Allergy department in Leicester provides a specialist Immunology laboratory, adult and paediatric immunodeficiency services, and delivers adult allergy services in conjunction with the Adult Allergy department. The clinical service is accredited to QPIDS and IQAS standards while the laboratory service is fully accredited by UKAS and offers a comprehensive range of immunology assays both locally and regionally for immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, allergy and haematological malignancies. The Department is a member of the regional Trent Immunology and Allergy Consortium (TRIAC) network, which aims to ensure provision of high quality Clinical Immunology and Allergy services across the broader region.
The Immunology consultants are supported by a Paediatrician with an interest in immunology, 2 Specialist Registrars, 4 Specialist Immunology and Allergy Nurses, a Band 3 Health Care Assistant and a Specialist Dietician. We work collaboratively with Consultant Allergists from the Adult Allergy department and 1 Consultant Clinical Scientist. We are supported by 3 medical secretaries ( WTE) and a dedicated clinic co-ordinator.
Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists, and full GMC registration with a license to practice and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or equivalent) is a requirement.
As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and / or the Care Standards Act 2000, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Scheme check will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application.
Person Specification
Commitment to Trust Values
Essential
Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Training & Qualifications
Essential
o MB BS or equivalent o Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be on specialist register within six months of interview. o Applicants that are UK trained, 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. o Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT o FRCPath or equivalent MCRP or equivalent
Experience
Essential
o Fully trained in Immunology (Clinical and Laboratory aspects)
Communication and relationship
Essential
o All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
Analytical and Judgement
Essential
o Understanding and interest in research o Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
Desirable
o Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty
Planning and organisation
Essential
o Experience of teaching medical students / post- graduate trainees
Desirable
o Post graduate qualification in medical education
