Job summary
The Department of Paediatrics at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Paediatric Allergy to join the dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team.
There is no on call commitment.
We are currently part of the South London Paediatric Allergy Network which includes the Services at the Evelina Children's Hospital at St Thomas's and at Kings College Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Outpatient clinics
The post holder will hold up two Paediatric allergy outpatients clinics per week. This will primarily be held in the Dragon Children's Centre, on site, but with the option for outreach outpatient clinics.
Day case supervision:
The post holder will be responsible for supervision of food challenges on one day per week on the Paediatric Day Ward (Jungle Ward)
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a license to practice.
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
Research, Teaching and Training
Where possible to collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the Trust's translational research portfolio, at all times meeting the full requirements of Research Governance.
To provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates and members of other health care professions as required by the Clinical Director.
To act as educational supervisor and appraiser as delegated by the Clinical Director to ensure external accreditation of training post.
About us
Our Foundation Trust is at the heart of an integrated healthcare system; one that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised program of research, education and employee engagement.
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflect these values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD for more detailed information
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached JD for more detailed information
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Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT.
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree eg MD, PhD in Allergy relevant area.
Essential
Essential
- Experience of working in paediatric allergy, preferably in a recognised paediatric allergy centre. Either SPIN or Subspecialty training.
Desirable
- ccredited Subspecialty Training in PAIID, with extensive experience of supervising high risk food/drug challenges.
Essential
Essential
- Ability to manage full range of severe and complex allergy in children. Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to plan and participate in the training of clinical staff. Valid Level 3 safeguarding training Valid BLS certificate
- Peer reviewed publications. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Valid APLS and NLS training
- Experience of clinical governance, audit and management. Understanding of principles of audit. Appropriate IT skills required.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT.
- MRCPCH by examination or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree eg MD, PhD in Allergy relevant area.
Essential
Essential
- Experience of working in paediatric allergy, preferably in a recognised paediatric allergy centre. Either SPIN or Subspecialty training.
Desirable
- ccredited Subspecialty Training in PAIID, with extensive experience of supervising high risk food/drug challenges.
Essential
Essential
- Ability to manage full range of severe and complex allergy in children. Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to plan and participate in the training of clinical staff. Valid Level 3 safeguarding training Valid BLS certificate
- Peer reviewed publications. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Valid APLS and NLS training
- Experience of clinical governance, audit and management. Understanding of principles of audit. Appropriate IT skills required.
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).
