Consultant Immunologist
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham |
| Type | Permanent |
Job Description
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Consultant Immunologist
Applications are invited for a replacement Consultant Post in Immunology at Nottingham University NHS Trusts, to join a well-established and friendly team. The post is 10 PAs although applications will also be considered on Less Than Full Time basis. The post is available now.
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) provides a comprehensive laboratory diagnostic and advisory service with strong links with other specialties within the Trust and also provides research support for the Trust and University departments. Laboratory Services are based at the Queens Medical Centre Campus. The immunology laboratory provides services to NUH, University Hospital Leicester, Kings Mill Hospital and Derby Hospitals and also provides Consultant input (non-sessional) to Kings Mill Hospital (UKAS accredited). It has an extensive repertoire of tests, with on-going development. There is a large autoimmune section to support the superregional vasculitis clinical service.
The Clinical Immunology and Allergy department sees over 3000 adult patients in clinic a year plus patients in immunotherapy, Omalizumab and day case settings. There are 145 patients on Immunoglobulin replacement (74 adults on home therapy, 21 children on home therapy, 45 adults on hospital administration, 5 children on hospital administration).
Main duties of the job
The role of this post is to support the laboratory service, to provide high quality laboratory liaison and interpretation/reporting of specialist tests and provide quality support and leadership. The post will support the development of the laboratory service enabling widening of the repertoire and incorporating new technologies. The successful candidate will join a team of Immunologists, Clinical Scientists and BMS staff within the laboratory service. The post will provide Clinical Immunology and Allergy clinics in conjunction with Clinical Immunology and Allergy colleagues and Clinical Nurse Specialists and will provide some support to the Paediatric Immunology Service. The team has excellent links with regional colleagues and are members of TRIAC (Trent Regional Immunology and Allergy Consortium) network. The position will be based at Queens Medical Centre Campus. NUH has specific links with respiratory, genetics and ENT departments to support referrals as required and the department also works alongside a dietician with specialist interest in allergy and liaison pharmacist.
The centre provides higher specialist training in Immunology. The department has QPIDS (Quality in Primary Immunodeficiency Services) and IQAS (Improving Quality Allergy Services) accreditation.
Full details of the clinical duties of the post are available in the job description.
Working for our organisation
We are looking for a colleague who is dynamic, flexible and willing to join a team who deliver high clinical standards. The appointee will be expected to show leadership and work collaboratively with our strong multi-disciplinary team to maintain and further develop clinical standards and service development.
All those interested in the post are welcome to contact:
Dr Elizabeth McDermott, Clinical lead for Immunology Laboratory
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Summary of Duties:
(a) Provision with consultant colleagues for the proper functioning of the Immunology Laboratory with a specific role on the clinical validation and interpretation and reporting of immunology results, trouble shooting and laboratory liaison with clinicians from other specialities.
(b) The post holder will participate in the provision of a clinical service in the diagnosis and management of patients with immunology and allergy disease.
(d) cover for colleagues » annual leave and other authorised absences.
(e) professional supervision and management of STPs, Clinical Scientists, junior medical and nursing staff.
(f) responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and for contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
(g) participating in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in CPD.
(h) involvement in research, as appropriate to job plan
(i) managerial, including budgetary, responsibilities where appropriate.
(j) a willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels.
(k) The post holder must at all times carry out their duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
(l) It is the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
(m) It is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work
(n) All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trust’s policies.
(o) The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures, and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust’s activities.
(p) Staff are required to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy.
(q) Any other duties which may be required from time to time and any responsibility which relates to a special interest
Governance and Audit
Each consultant is expected to take an active role in clinical governance activities including (but not restricted to) clinical audit, incident reporting, review of complaints, risk management, CPD and Evidence-Based Practice. Each directorate has a Consultant Clinical Governance lead.
Person specification
Professional Registartion
Essential criteria
- Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview)
Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
- FRCPath or equivalent
- At least 5 years in accredited Immunology training posts
- MRCP or equivalent
- 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.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
Clinical skills
Essential criteria
- Able to offer expert clinical opinion in a range of problems within the speciality and make decisions at consultant level.
Desirable criteria
- Substantial experience in development and delivery of a high quality clinical and laboratory service.
Management skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
- Able to develop, present and deliver coherent service development.
- Able to delegate appropriately. Able to work within a team.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of previous managerial responsibility and / or management training.
- Organisational and political awareness.
- Evidence of involvement in effective NHS service development
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Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience. Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
Covid-19 vaccination: remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated. For helpful advice and information about the Covid-19 vaccination and how to access visit: https://nottsccg.nhs.uk/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinations/
Closing Dates: Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Communication: All communication related to your application will be via the email address you have provided. Please ensure you check your email account including your junk email regularly.
Easy read application: if you have a disability and find it difficult to complete our online application form, you can apply via our easy read application which you can find on the intranet https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/easy-read-job-application
Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa’s and driving license through a system called Trust ID. NUH will scan your ID and right to work documentation in to the Trust ID system at your face to face ID appointment. The system will run a check against the key security features within your documentation. The system will provide us with an outcome of your check which will be stored securely on your personal file along with all other pre-employment check documentation.
Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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