Locum Consultant in Allergy and Immunology

Job title:

Locum Consultant in Allergy and Immunology

Company

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Job summaryApplications are invited for a full-time locum consultant in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust for a period of 12 months. The post is based primarily at Frimley Park Hospital, although there are some sessions outside the main site. The post holder will be expected to contribute to and help develop the clinical service in allergy and immunodeficiency.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will join a team of 2 consultants and 2 clinical nurse specialists. The service runs outpatient both face to face and virtual clinics.The successful candidate will be asked to

• Undertake an average of 5 -6 outpatient clinics per week
• Work with clinical and laboratory colleagues to maintain and develop the immunopathology service
• Participate in the training of resident doctors and nursing team
• Participate in research and development

Further information can be found in the job descriptionAbout usFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinical: The consultant will be expected to contribute to and help develop the existing clinical service. Referrals will be from both primary and secondary care and will be conducted by regular out-patient clinics and by hospital, telephone and written consultations. It is anticipated that the appointee will undertake an average of 5-6 outpatient sessions per week. The consultant will also be expected to work with clinical and laboratory colleagues to maintain and develop the immunopathology service, so that a high-quality, cost-effective service is provided.Management and Administration: The post holder will be asked to undertake appropriate administrative responsibilities within the department and Trusts as agreed with the Speciality Lead and relevant Chief of Services. The post holder will be expected to cover other colleagues when on annual and study leave.Training: The consultant will be expected to participate in the training of junior medical staff, nursing staff and biomedical scientists and will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities.Research and Development: The consultant will be expected to participate in research and development and assist in the supervision of projects undertaken by junior medical staff, nursing staff and healthcare scientists.Supporting Professional Activities: The consultant will be expected to participate in audit and continuing professional development (CPD) and to maintain an adequate CPD portfolio. Reasonable support, both in time and funding, will be available to support this activity. The consultant will also be expected to participate in the Trusts’ appraisals scheme for medical staff. This is conducted within directorates and follows national guidelines. The job plan will be agreed at annual appraisal and will include recognition of time for essential clinical governance activity. In the event of an inability to agree the job plan, the matter will be referred to the medical director of the Trust.The appointee will be provided with appropriate office accommodation; desktop computer, e-mail and internet and have full-time secretarial support. Good library facilities are available at the Postgraduate Medical Centres at FPH, St Peter’s and the RSCH and at the University of Surrey.Job description
Job responsibilitiesClinical: The consultant will be expected to contribute to and help develop the existing clinical service. Referrals will be from both primary and secondary care and will be conducted by regular out-patient clinics and by hospital, telephone and written consultations. It is anticipated that the appointee will undertake an average of 5-6 outpatient sessions per week. The consultant will also be expected to work with clinical and laboratory colleagues to maintain and develop the immunopathology service, so that a high-quality, cost-effective service is provided.Management and Administration: The post holder will be asked to undertake appropriate administrative responsibilities within the department and Trusts as agreed with the Speciality Lead and relevant Chief of Services. The post holder will be expected to cover other colleagues when on annual and study leave.Training: The consultant will be expected to participate in the training of junior medical staff, nursing staff and biomedical scientists and will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities.Research and Development: The consultant will be expected to participate in research and development and assist in the supervision of projects undertaken by junior medical staff, nursing staff and healthcare scientists.Supporting Professional Activities: The consultant will be expected to participate in audit and continuing professional development (CPD) and to maintain an adequate CPD portfolio. Reasonable support, both in time and funding, will be available to support this activity. The consultant will also be expected to participate in the Trusts’ appraisals scheme for medical staff. This is conducted within directorates and follows national guidelines. The job plan will be agreed at annual appraisal and will include recognition of time for essential clinical governance activity. In the event of an inability to agree the job plan, the matter will be referred to the medical director of the Trust.The appointee will be provided with appropriate office accommodation; desktop computer, e-mail and internet and have full-time secretarial support. Good library facilities are available at the Postgraduate Medical Centres at FPH, St Peter’s and the RSCH and at the University of Surrey.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD

General ExperienceEssential

• Relevant and up to date experience in the practice of Allergy and Immunology
• Clinical experience sufficient to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients on an out-patient basis

Desirable

• Experience of business case preparation

Personal skillsEssential

• Good communication skills

Research and TrainingEssential

• Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching at junior medical, nursing and BMS level.

Person Specification
QualificationsEssential

• Full GMC Registration
• MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

• Additional postgraduate qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD

General ExperienceEssential

• Relevant and up to date experience in the practice of Allergy and Immunology
• Clinical experience sufficient to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients on an out-patient basis

Desirable

• Experience of business case preparation

Personal skillsEssential

• Good communication skills

Research and TrainingEssential

• Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching at junior medical, nursing and BMS level.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
AddressFrimley Park HospitalPortsmouth RoadFrimleyGU16 7UJEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

Camberley, Surrey

Job date

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 23:36:33 GMT

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