Job summary
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Locum Consultant in Specialist Allergy (Adult Service). This is a 5 PA fixed term post.
This is a unique opportunity to work in the Specialist Allergy Department at the Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat and Eastman Dental Hospitals site.
The successful candidate will be joining a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals from a wide range of disciplines working collaboratively. The appointee must have a commitment to high quality patient care, innovative service models, delivery of performance targets, and excellence in education/training.
There is no on-call commitment.
CV required for application
Main duties of the job
This post is to maintain and develop the existing unique tertiary service at the Royal National ENT Hospital. The appointee should be experienced in medical management of routine and complex allergy.
The appointee should be able to demonstrate a commitment to audit, quality improvement, teamworking and leadership.
The successful applicant will work in Specialist Allergy delivering General Allergy clinics, and the job plan is expected to comprise 5 Programmed Activities per week.
The main duties are to deliver General Allergy Outpatient Clinics in order to maintain new and follow up patient capacity.
To work closely with the multidisciplinary team and develop innovative ways of working to sustain increasing patient load.
To participate in regular MDT meetings.
To undertake patient management to ensure that waiting times and guidelines are observed.
To provide high quality care to individuals affected by allergic disorders.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Must be on the GMC specialist register for Allergy or Clinical Immunology, or have a proposed CCT/CESR date within six months of the interview
Desirable
- Higher research degree
- -MSc / PhD in Allergy/ Immunology
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of allergic disorders.
- Knowledge of evidence informed practice.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in diagnosis, investigation and management of allergic disorders and provision of treatment.
- Demonstrate that they have the skills to work within a multi-disciplinary service.
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to changing clinical service demands, introduce and manage change
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant areas
- Research in relevant clinical field
- Evidence of first authorised publications/peer reviewed publications
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate the communication, management and leadership skills essential for the NHS environment
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Experience in supervising and training members of the MDT such as nursing staff, dietitians
- Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Must be on the GMC specialist register for Allergy or Clinical Immunology, or have a proposed CCT/CESR date within six months of the interview
Desirable
- Higher research degree
- -MSc / PhD in Allergy/ Immunology
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of allergic disorders.
- Knowledge of evidence informed practice.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate experience in diagnosis, investigation and management of allergic disorders and provision of treatment.
- Demonstrate that they have the skills to work within a multi-disciplinary service.
Desirable
- Demonstrate the ability to respond effectively to changing clinical service demands, introduce and manage change
- Experience of recruiting patients to clinical research trials
- Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant areas
- Research in relevant clinical field
- Evidence of first authorised publications/peer reviewed publications
Communication
Essential
- Demonstrate the communication, management and leadership skills essential for the NHS environment
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Experience in supervising and training members of the MDT such as nursing staff, dietitians
- Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
