Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Immunology / Infectious Diseases to commence as soon as possible until 30 August 2026.
The post is based at the Evelina London Children's Hospital, at Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust. The post has become available due to staff sabbatical and fixed term research funding. There may be the possibility of extending this locum post for an additional 12 months.
Previous experience in paediatric infectious diseases and immunology is essential.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a team of seven consultants (four WTE), two paediatic infectious diseases clinical fellows, a research/QI fellow and three clinical nurse specialists) working closely with laboratory research colleagues in delivering a highly responsive ward-based infection consult and clinical advice service.
The clinical PIID team deliver PIID inpatient consults, paediatric OPAT (outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy), infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, acute/complex infection, HIV, TB, congenital infection and primary/secondary immunodeficiency clinics.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is made up of two of London's best known teaching hospitals and employs over 12,500 staff and over 1 million patient contacts a year.
ELCH admits over 25,000 patients per year of which over 8,000 are non-elective admissions; over the past year alone both elective and non-elective admitted activity have increased by an average of 8%. This growth is anticipated to continue into the coming years. In addition to this over 125,000 outpatients attend ELCH each year.
About us
As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract.
Evelina London Children's Hospital was recently rated as 'outstanding' by the CQC and is committed to providing excellent care to patients and families.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team and be part of the innovative future of children's healthcare across South London.
General enquiries about the job or for an informal discussion should be directed to Dr Jonathan Cohen (Jonathan.Cohen2@ nhs.net).
Please note that we will only accept online applications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job description & Person Specification
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice, or be at least eligible for registration (overseas candidates).
The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job description & Person Specification
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a License to Practice, or be at least eligible for registration (overseas candidates).
The post holder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 Criminal Records Bureau to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT in paediatric immunology and infectious diseases or equivalent at time of scheduled interview
Desirable
- Higher degree relevant to post
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage all the typical cases seen in a tertiary children's hospital Immunology and Infectious Disease service
- Ability to manage complex social and child protection cases
Desirable
- Clinical team leadership skills
- Demonstrable interest in integrating research with clinical medicine
Research, Teaching and Experience
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of research and publications, and research ethics.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of original research and publication.
- Appraisal training.
- Teaching qualification.
- GCP certification
- Experience of participating in clinical trials
Audit Management
Essential
- Good track record of clinical governance, improvement, management and IT skills.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Demonstrate completion of quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline, pathway and service development.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, e.g. minimum 24 months WTE.
- Experience in working within an MDT
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level in tertiary level Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Be able to demonstrate leadership experience
- Experience of clinical management, developing and motivating staff.
- Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- On the GMC's Specialist Register OR within six months of CCT in paediatric immunology and infectious diseases or equivalent at time of scheduled interview
Desirable
- Higher degree relevant to post
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage all the typical cases seen in a tertiary children's hospital Immunology and Infectious Disease service
- Ability to manage complex social and child protection cases
Desirable
- Clinical team leadership skills
- Demonstrable interest in integrating research with clinical medicine
Research, Teaching and Experience
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of research and publications, and research ethics.
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of original research and publication.
- Appraisal training.
- Teaching qualification.
- GCP certification
- Experience of participating in clinical trials
Audit Management
Essential
- Good track record of clinical governance, improvement, management and IT skills.
- Understanding of principles of audit.
- Demonstrate completion of quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Experience in clinical guideline, pathway and service development.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases, e.g. minimum 24 months WTE.
- Experience in working within an MDT
Desirable
- Experience at consultant level in tertiary level Immunology and Infectious Diseases
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Desirable
- Formal management training
- Be able to demonstrate leadership experience
- Experience of clinical management, developing and motivating staff.
- Knowledge of finance and budgets.
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.
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).
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.
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).
