Job summary
The Adult Allergy Department is seeking a Clinical Fellow n Adult Allergy to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. The Department offers a comprehensive range of allergy services and has been accredited as a Centre of Excell
The Adult Allergy Department is seeking a Clinical Fellow n Adult Allergy to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. The Department offers a comprehensive range of allergy services and has been accredited as a Centre of Excellence by both the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network (GA2LEN) and the World Allergy Organisation (WAO).
Main duties of the job
The main clinical components of the full time post are:
General/drug/food allergy clinics at Guy's Hospital
Drug/food challenge clinics at Guy's Hospital
Medical Oversight of the nurse led Venom Immunotherapy clinic
Prescribing for Drug Allergy Clinic and Allergy Day Care Unit patients
Reviewing Ward referrals and holding the Resident doctor bleep
About us
The Trust consists of St Thomas' Hospital at Waterloo, including the Evelina Children's Hospital, and Guy's Hospital at London Bridge. We are also part of King's Health Partners (KHP), which comprises King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. KHP is one of just five accredited UK Academic Health Sciences Centres (AHSCs). Through our AHSC, we are committed to making research and education integral to the delivery of high quality clinical care. The King's Health Partners Integrated Cancer Centre (ICC) is the vehicle for developing and managing cancer research, clinical services, and training and development across all the KHP partner organisations.
Our hospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical components of the full time post are:
General/drug/food allergy clinics at Guys Hospital
Drug/food challenge clinics at Guys Hospital
Medical Oversight of the nurse led Venom Immunotherapy clinic
Prescribing for Drug Allergy Clinic and Allergy Day Care Unit patients
Reviewing Ward referrals and holding the Resident doctor bleep
The post is primarily to cover any gaps in the resident doctor rota and therefore the weekly activity of the post is not fixed. The post holder would be provided with at least 6 weeks notice of their weekly rota. The post holder would need to be flexible to take in service needs. The working week is Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main clinical components of the full time post are:
General/drug/food allergy clinics at Guys Hospital
Drug/food challenge clinics at Guys Hospital
Medical Oversight of the nurse led Venom Immunotherapy clinic
Prescribing for Drug Allergy Clinic and Allergy Day Care Unit patients
Reviewing Ward referrals and holding the Resident doctor bleep
The post is primarily to cover any gaps in the resident doctor rota and therefore the weekly activity of the post is not fixed. The post holder would be provided with at least 6 weeks notice of their weekly rota. The post holder would need to be flexible to take in service needs. The working week is Monday to Friday 0900 to 1700.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Formal training in Allergy (such as post graduate certificate, diploma or higher)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years of experience at CMT/IMT level or equivalent
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience in Allergy Medicine
Clinical Skills
Essential
- At least 2 years of experience at CMT/IMT level or equivalent
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Appropriate IT skills required.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance, audit and management.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications.
- Experience in clinical research
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Formal training in Allergy (such as post graduate certificate, diploma or higher)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years of experience at CMT/IMT level or equivalent
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Experience in Allergy Medicine
Clinical Skills
Essential
- At least 2 years of experience at CMT/IMT level or equivalent
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Appropriate IT skills required.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance, audit and management.
Research, Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications.
- Experience in clinical research
Leadership / Management skills
Essential
- Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
- Ability to work as part of a team
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
