About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for a full-time Consultant Immunologist at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based primarily at Frimley Park Hospital, although there are some sessions outside the main site. The postholder will be expected to contribute to and help develop the service in allergy, immunodeficiency and laboratory immunology.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of 2 consultants and 2 clinical nurse specialists. The service runs outpatients, both face to face and virtual clinics.
The successful candidate will be asked to
Undertake outpatient clinics in allergy and clinical immunology 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 description
About us
Frimley 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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical: The consultant will be expected to develop and expand the existing clinical service for the investigation and management of patients with disorders of immunity, including allergy, immunodeficiency, and other clinical conditions where disordered immune function may play a role. 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. 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 resident 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 Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration MRCP or equivalent FRCPath or equivalent Full and specialist registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview) 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.
Desirable
Additional postgraduate qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD
Experience Essential
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 Experience in multi-disciplinary clinical audit Knowledge of principal components and involvement of consultant staff in NHS management Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching at junior medical, nursing and BMS level. Experience of research.
Desirable
Experience of business case preparation Specific management training Active participation in appropriate professional bodies. Intention to develop or continue a research interest Evidence of publications
Research and Training Essential
Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching at junior medical, nursing and BMS level. Experience of research.
Desirable
Active participation in appropriate professional bodies. Intention to develop or continue a research interest Evidence of publications
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, scientific, technical and administrative staff. Flexibility and willingness to participate in and contribute to team working and service delivery. Ability to travel between sites.
Desirable
Capacity to motivate, delegate and lead
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Portsmouth Road
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)