Job summary
The appointee must be able to demonstrate a high
level of clinical experience and competence in Paediatric Allergy. The clinical
duties will focus on providing secondary and tertiary allergy services in
clinics and the day care setting. There is no immunology, infectious diseases,
general paediatric or on call commitment with this post. As such we are looking
for an enthusiastic individual with expertise in single/multi system allergy
along with experience in managing children with unusual/severe allergy.
Main duties of the job
To
maintain a high quality regional paediatric allergy service to Leeds and North,
West and East Yorkshire.
To contribute to allergen desensitisation and immunotherapy.
To participate in the weekly joint multidisciplinary meetings (and teaching
programme) with consultant colleagues.
To participate in audit and help develop departmental / network guidelines.
To participate in departmental research
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one the largest teaching hospital trusts in Europe, with
access to leading clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people
from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The
Trust has a budget of £1 billion. Our 17,000 staff ensure that every year we
see and treat 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings,
comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and
1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites
all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for
specialist and integrated care.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and
competence in Paediatric Allergy. The clinical duties will focus on providing
secondary and tertiary allergy services in clinics and the day care setting.
There is no immunology, infectious diseases, general paediatric or on call
commitment with this post. As such we are looking for an enthusiastic
individual with expertise in single/multi system allergy along with experience
in managing children with unusual/severe allergy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
appointee must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and
competence in Paediatric Allergy. The clinical duties will focus on providing
secondary and tertiary allergy services in clinics and the day care setting.
There is no immunology, infectious diseases, general paediatric or on call
commitment with this post. As such we are looking for an enthusiastic
individual with expertise in single/multi system allergy along with experience
in managing children with unusual/severe allergy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment. Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS.
- Hospital at night team working / experience. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical know
Desirable
- APLS instructors certificate Specialty knowledge exam
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance.
Desirable
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes). Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment. Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date APLS.
- Hospital at night team working / experience. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical know
Desirable
- APLS instructors certificate Specialty knowledge exam
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.
- Demonstrates awareness of good decision making.
- Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance.
Desirable
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements (see notes). Teaching: evidence of experience in teaching where 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).
