Trust StR Higher Doctor in Immunology/Allergy
British Medical Journal
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust’s Clinical Immunology Service is based at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth in the beautiful South West of England, with easy access to the stunning coastline, the rugged terrain of Dartmoor and direct ferry access to the continent.The Service has three Consultant Clinical Immunologists and two training registrars.The successful candidate will benefit from the excellent career development opportunities that a specialist Immunology and Allergy such as ours can offer, whilst enjoying the lifestyle available in vibrant Plymouth and the South West Peninsula.Medical staff at our Centre also benefit from access to a wide range of excellent facilities including Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Schools, on site Postgraduate Medical Centre and Medical School Library with a Health and Leisure Centre available for use as well as an active Doctors Mess.For further information about this post candidates should contact Dr Claire Bethune, Consultant Immunologist on +44 01752 431004 or e-mailclaire.bethune@nhs.netMain duties of the jobThe post holder will experience clinical immunology through allergy and immunodeficiency outpatient clinics as well as involvement in the day case unit managing immunoglobulin infusions and allergy testing (skin prick testing, intradermal tests, challenges and immunotherapy). Combined clinics with paediatrics and respiratory medicine provide additional clinical opportunities. Opportunities are available to study immunology through departmental seminars, immunology journal club and national immunology SpR training days.About usWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Job description
Job responsibilitiesClinical Fellow/StR Higher in ImmunologyIntroductionClinical immunologists take a lead role in the investigation and management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergy whilst working collaboratively with relevant organ based specialists providing care for patients with systematic autoimmune disease and vasculitis. Alongside the provision of a clinical service to the aforementioned group of patients, immunologists direct a comprehensive diagnostic laboratory service which underpins the diagnosis and monitoring of this broad range of immunological diseases. A consultant immunologist will perform a wide range of duties including clinical liaison, interpretation, and validation of results, quality assurance and assay development. Immunologists also undertake research including clinical trials and have a key role in the education of medical students.Peninsula Clinical Immunology and Allergy ServiceBased on Eden unit, Derriford Hospital, the service provides specialist immunodeficiency and allergy services for the whole of the South West Peninsula (population 1.8 million). The immunodeficiency service is one of only 4 services in the UK to be accredited for both immunodeficiency (Royal College of Physicians Quality in Primary immunodeficiency Services – QPIDS) and allergy (Royal College of Physicians Improving Quality in Allergy Services IQAS). The clinical team includes three consultant immunologists, two specialty registrars, a nurse consultant, five specialist nurses, a unit administrator, two medical secretaries and two receptionists. Two new posts have been approved and are in the recruitment process, immunology clinical fellow post (this post) and a data manager post.Laboratory ImmunologyA diagnostic immunology laboratory service is provided at Derriford Hospital, based in the Derriford Combined Laboratories, for South West Devon and Cornwall. A similar but smaller service is provided at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospitals for North & East Devon. Both laboratories function as a hub-and-spoke arrangement under the supervision of the Consultant Immunologists based at Derriford Hospital. The service provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic tests for autoimmune disease, connective tissue disease, allergy, primary immunodeficiency, secondary immune deficiency and leukaemia/lymphoma diagnosis. A Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics service is also provided for the peninsula stem cell and renal transplant programmes. The laboratory has been awarded full UKAS and EFI accreditation.Trust Specialty Registrar PostThe post holder will experience clinical immunology through allergy and immunodeficiency outpatient clinics as well as involvement in the day case unit managing immunoglobulin infusions and allergy testing (skin prick testing, intradermal tests, challenges and immunotherapy). Combined clinics with paediatrics and respiratory medicine provide additional clinical opportunities. Opportunities are available to study immunology through departmental seminars, immunology journal club and national immunology SpR training days.Educational and TeachingAll members of the Immunology team are active and enthusiastic teachers, the department has a regular commitment to teaching medical students from Plymouth Medical School and the post holder would be expected to be involved in delivering and developing teaching. The Medical Library is within the recently built Terence Lewis Building and includes an extensive journal and book resource and new computing facilities. The Postgraduate Centre is a modern, purpose-built unit where regular meetings take place, including a weekly Grand Round, weekly Medical Round, and regular Audit sessions.Research and Clinical TrialsThe immunology team are involved in a number of large multi-centre clinical trials (including Covid19 vaccine studies) as well as having an input into smaller disease specific multi centre studies. Following appropriate training the post holder would be involved in all aspects of these studies. There will be the opportunity to develop a research project within the department.Audit and Quality ImprovementThe department has a rolling audit schedule and the post holder would be expected to lead (with supervision) audit projects as well as contributing to quality improvement work in the department.There will be the opportunity to present completed audit/research projects at regional, national, or international conferencesFor an informal discussion or further information, please contact Dr Claire Bethune, Consultant Immunologist atclaire.bethune@nhs.net.Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL TRAINING
Essential
Desirable
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
APTITUDE & ABILITIES
Essential
DISPOSITION / ATTITUDE / MOTIVATION
Essential
OTHER FACTORS
Essential
Desirable
216-ML-IMM6350467Company
£55329 per year
Plymouth
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:24:48 GMT
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