Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for the above post in Immunology with an interest in allergy and in particular supporting the High Risk Covid Vaccine Service at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). The post is based at the Departments of Immunology & Allergy, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are pleased to be able to advertise for a full time locum consultant immunologist with an interest in allergy for a twelve month period to join our experienced team in Oxford. Located within the Thames Valley, Oxford's allergy service is a recognised centre of excellence.
We are keen to recruit a colleague, who will relish the opportunity of working and teaching in this inspirational environment
Main duties of the job
The post-holder's duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe & Churchill Hospitals, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations.
Clinical
The post holder's principal duties are based at the John Radcliffe and the Churchill (total of 10 PA) comprising a mix of 8.5 clinical PAs and 1.5 supporting PA's. The clinical PA s require the appointee to perform a mixture of allergy and immunology clinics, as well as supporting the High Risk Vaccine service. The immunology clinics will focus on primary and secondary immunodeficiency while allergy clinics will be dedicated to immunotherapy, drug allergy, general allergy (inhalants, foods) and anaphylaxis.
There are no laboratory sessions included in the job plan though opportunities for close liaison with the clinical immunology laboratory exist and would be encouraged.
It is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The post holders principal duties are based at the John Radcliffe and the Churchill (total of 10 PA) comprising a mix of 8.5 clinical PAs and 1.5 supporting PAs. The clinical PA s require the appointee to perform a mixture of allergy and immunology clinics, as well as supporting the High Risk Vaccine service. The immunology clinics will focus on primary and secondary immunodeficiency while allergy clinics will be dedicated to immunotherapy, drug allergy, general allergy (inhalants, foods) and anaphylaxis.
There are no laboratory sessions included in the job plan though opportunities for close liaison with the clinical immunology laboratory exist and would be encouraged.
It is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locations.
Teaching/Research
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance
The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
Personal and Professional Development
The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust as part of annual appraisal and revalidation. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.
Management
The post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair.
Risk Management
The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.
Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.
Staff should be familiar with the:
Major Incident Policy
Fire Policy
and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The post holders principal duties are based at the John Radcliffe and the Churchill (total of 10 PA) comprising a mix of 8.5 clinical PAs and 1.5 supporting PAs. The clinical PA s require the appointee to perform a mixture of allergy and immunology clinics, as well as supporting the High Risk Vaccine service. The immunology clinics will focus on primary and secondary immunodeficiency while allergy clinics will be dedicated to immunotherapy, drug allergy, general allergy (inhalants, foods) and anaphylaxis.
There are no laboratory sessions included in the job plan though opportunities for close liaison with the clinical immunology laboratory exist and would be encouraged.
It is a condition of the appointment that the post holder will be willing to work in any of the Trusts locations.
Teaching/Research
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance
The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
Personal and Professional Development
The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust as part of annual appraisal and revalidation. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.
Management
The post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair.
Risk Management
The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.
Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.
Staff should be familiar with the:
Major Incident Policy
Fire Policy
and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath Immunology or Specialty Certificate Examination in Allergy
- CCST / CCT or registration on GMC Specialist Register in Immunology OR Allergy within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher medical / scientific degree - MD,PhD/DPhil
Experience
Essential
- General training in immunology & allergy to consultant level or equivalent
- High level of competence in diagnosis & management of allergy
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
- Evidence of active interest and participation in research
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Education / teaching qualification
- Peer reviewed publications Research grants
Other Requirements
Essential
- GMC Registration - Full registration and licence to practise
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath Immunology or Specialty Certificate Examination in Allergy
- CCST / CCT or registration on GMC Specialist Register in Immunology OR Allergy within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Desirable
- Higher medical / scientific degree - MD,PhD/DPhil
Experience
Essential
- General training in immunology & allergy to consultant level or equivalent
- High level of competence in diagnosis & management of allergy
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital
- Effective administrative and time management skills. Training in clinical management
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
- Evidence of active interest and participation in research
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Education / teaching qualification
- Peer reviewed publications Research grants
Other Requirements
Essential
- GMC Registration - Full registration and licence to practise
Desirable
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).
