Job summary
This post for a Consultant Clinical Immunologist to support the clinical immunology service. This is provided at Derriford Hospital for patients from the whole of Devon and Cornwall (population approx. 2 million) with primary immunodeficiency (adults and children) and allergy (adults). The service is based on the Eden Unit, a dedicated outpatient and day case area for immunodeficiency, allergy, and non-malignant haematology. The department receives approx. 2000 referrals for new patients.
Main duties of the job
The appointee would be expected to work with the existing clinical team to provide and develop a clinical service for the investigation and management of patients with disorders of immunity, principally primary and secondary immunodeficiency, and allergy, and, as necessary, of patients with other clinical conditions in which disordered immune function is thought to play a role. The service will be conducted by regular outpatient clinics, day case attendance, ward reviews and telephone and written consultations. In the Allergy service the appointee will be required to manage new and follow up patients and to supervise investigations including food and drug challenges and desensitisation therapy.
The appointee will be required to work with the existing consultant and specialist nurses and be expected to travel to outreach primary immune deficiency clinics in peripheral hospitals in the peninsula subject to job planning agreements
The appointee will be expected to lead and maintain direction of the immunology diagnostic laboratory to provide a cost-effective service, which ensures the high standard and quality of work, and to undertake appropriate development of its services, taking into account new developments in immunology and its applications in medicine. The appointee will contribute to the Peninsula Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service working with the immunology laboratory lead consultant.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Requirements
The successful candidate must hold full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview). The appointee must have completed the General Medical Council (GMC) approved Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) curriculum in Immunology or demonstrate (to GMC or an Appointments Advisory Committee) evidence of equivalence in knowledge, training and experience of fundamental Immunology and its applications, care of patients with immunological disorders and specialist diagnostic laboratory practice. The appointee must hold the FRCPath (Immunology) and MRCP (UK) or show evidence of equivalent training and experience. Applicants must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR in immunology or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Managerial and Leadership
The appointee will be actively involved in the training of specialist registrars, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists and will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the internal audit programme and participate in all appropriate external quality assessment schemes.
Undergraduate Teaching
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the NHS partners of the University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School. The Directorate has a commitment to a significant part of the clinical undergraduate teaching programme. The post holder will be expected to participate in undergraduate teaching activities. Additional job planned sessions for protected teaching time would be agreed by mutual agreement with the Service Line Director. Such arrangements will be agreed within the Trusts' annual job planning and medical staff appraisal process.
ON CALL
There is a Consultant On-Call Rota during normal working hours (Mon-Fri, 0900-1700), supported by the Immunology Resident Drs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Role Requirements
The successful candidate must hold full and specialist registration (and a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) (or eligible for registration within six months of interview). The appointee must have completed the General Medical Council (GMC) approved Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB) curriculum in Immunology or demonstrate (to GMC or an Appointments Advisory Committee) evidence of equivalence in knowledge, training and experience of fundamental Immunology and its applications, care of patients with immunological disorders and specialist diagnostic laboratory practice. The appointee must hold the FRCPath (Immunology) and MRCP (UK) or show evidence of equivalent training and experience. Applicants must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or CESR in immunology or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
Managerial and Leadership
The appointee will be actively involved in the training of specialist registrars, clinical scientists and biomedical scientists and will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate educational activities. The appointee will be expected to contribute to the internal audit programme and participate in all appropriate external quality assessment schemes.
Undergraduate Teaching
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is one of the NHS partners of the University of Plymouth Peninsula Medical School. The Directorate has a commitment to a significant part of the clinical undergraduate teaching programme. The post holder will be expected to participate in undergraduate teaching activities. Additional job planned sessions for protected teaching time would be agreed by mutual agreement with the Service Line Director. Such arrangements will be agreed within the Trusts' annual job planning and medical staff appraisal process.
ON CALL
There is a Consultant On-Call Rota during normal working hours (Mon-Fri, 0900-1700), supported by the Immunology Resident Drs
Person Specification
Detailed experience
Essential
- experience in laboratory diagnostic
- Knowledge and experience of managing Immune Deficiencies
Desirable
- Research Trial experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Years Experience
- FRCPath part 1 and 2
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Experience of Haematological Maligancy
- Research experience
Person Specification
Detailed experience
Essential
- experience in laboratory diagnostic
- Knowledge and experience of managing Immune Deficiencies
Desirable
- Research Trial experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Years Experience
- FRCPath part 1 and 2
- GMC registration
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Experience of Haematological Maligancy
- Research experience
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).
