Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the above post of Consultant Immunologist at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
While this is a 10 PA job plan, any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the trust.
The appointee would be encouraged to develop any sub-specialty interests (e.g. autoimmunity, vasculitis, etc.) which complement those already provided in the department (i.e. primary immunodeficiency and allergy). Although this is not an academic post, research interests will be encouraged.
Applicants:o must hold full and specialist registration (with a current license to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be eligible for registration within six months of interview;o who are UK trained, must also be a holder of a certificate of completion of training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview;o who are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT;o must possess both the FRCPath in immunology and MRCP (UK) (or equivalent respective qualifications, and/or demonstrated training and experience);o must meet the essential person specification.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties:
- participate in, and have a role in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management and triage of the services and participation in the development of the clinical services for accreditation;
- conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults;
- supervise and manage the long-term treatment of patients with primary immune deficiency and allergy;
- supervise immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing;
- advise on the care of in-patients, in consultation with colleagues from other specialties;
- contribute to the updating of clinical guidelines and protocols.
Laboratory Duties:
Senior laboratory staff include a laboratory service manager, operational manager and a clinical scientist. The post holder will share the responsibility for providing a consultant-led diagnostic immunopathology service and, as such, will:
- contribute to the day-to-day running of the laboratory, participating in demand management, quality assurance / clinical governance, audit, research and development, and processes relevant to the maintenance of ISO 15189 accreditation;
- liaise with the clinical scientist, consultant immunologist colleague and BMS staff in relation to the scientific and clinical validation of pathology reports and the provision of the immunopathology service;
- provide clinical interpretive advice and related liaison to requesting clinicians.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The combined immunology / allergy clinical team currently consists of two consultants (one of them is this post), a GP with interest in Allergy, one nurse consultant (band 8B), two immunology specialist nurses (band 7), one allergy specialist nurse (band 7) and two clinic nurses (band 5).
The post holder will:
participate in, and have a role in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management and triage of the services and participation in the development of the clinical services for accreditation; conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults; supervise and manage the long-term treatment of patients with primary immune deficiency and allergy; supervise immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing; advise on the care of in-patients, in consultation with colleagues from other specialties; contribute to the updating of clinical guidelines and protocols. contribute to the day-to-day running of the laboratory, participating in demand management, quality assurance / clinical governance, audit, research and development, and processes relevant to the maintenance of ISO 15189 accreditation; liaise with the clinical scientist, consultant immunologist colleague and BMS staff in relation to the scientific and clinical validation of pathology reports and the provision of the immunopathology service; provide clinical interpretive advice and related liaison to requesting clinicians.
Please also see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The combined immunology / allergy clinical team currently consists of two consultants (one of them is this post), a GP with interest in Allergy, one nurse consultant (band 8B), two immunology specialist nurses (band 7), one allergy specialist nurse (band 7) and two clinic nurses (band 5).
The post holder will:
participate in, and have a role in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management and triage of the services and participation in the development of the clinical services for accreditation; conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults; supervise and manage the long-term treatment of patients with primary immune deficiency and allergy; supervise immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing; advise on the care of in-patients, in consultation with colleagues from other specialties; contribute to the updating of clinical guidelines and protocols. contribute to the day-to-day running of the laboratory, participating in demand management, quality assurance / clinical governance, audit, research and development, and processes relevant to the maintenance of ISO 15189 accreditation; liaise with the clinical scientist, consultant immunologist colleague and BMS staff in relation to the scientific and clinical validation of pathology reports and the provision of the immunopathology service; provide clinical interpretive advice and related liaison to requesting clinicians.
Please also see detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a certificate of completion of training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology - MSc / MD / PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergic disease, consistent with independent practice at consultant level
- Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structures
Teaching, Audit & Governance
Essential
- Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Previous teaching experience
Research
Essential
- Interest in pursuing collaborative / individual research
Desirable
- Research / peer-reviewed publications in immunology
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process, and to demonstrating clinical leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
- Previous involvement in service development
General Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi- disciplinary working
- Communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or be eligible for registration within six months of interview)
- Applicants that are UK trained, must also be a holder of a certificate of completion of training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview
- Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- FRCPath or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology - MSc / MD / PhD
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergic disease, consistent with independent practice at consultant level
- Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structures
Teaching, Audit & Governance
Essential
- Interest in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
Desirable
- Previous teaching experience
Research
Essential
- Interest in pursuing collaborative / individual research
Desirable
- Research / peer-reviewed publications in immunology
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process, and to demonstrating clinical leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
- Previous involvement in service development
General Abilities
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi- disciplinary working
- Communication skills
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).
