Job summary
- Main area
- Allergy and Immunology
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Locum: 12 months
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 151-FPHLCON-11
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Allergy and Immunology
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
Applications 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 job
The 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.Â
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 serviceÂ
- Participate in the training of resident doctors and nursing teamÂ
- Participate in research and developmentÂ
Further information can be found in the job descriptionÂ
Working for our organisation
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.Â
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical: 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 specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Additional postgraduate qualification such as MSc, MD or PhD
General Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Experience of business case preparation
Personal skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
Research and Training
Essential criteria
- Experience of and willingness to participate in teaching at junior medical, nursing and BMS level.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Patrick Yong
- Job title
- Consultant Immunologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 6134118
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