Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive SpecilatyDoctor to join our Clinical Immunology and Allergy Consultant team.
The post will initially be based primarily at City Health Campus. However, the Trust will be reconfiguring its services in preparation for the implementation of the Right Care Right Here Programme and the post holder may therefore be required to work at any of the Trust's sites. The immunology and allergy service are currently in a a self-contained unit within the retained estates. The clinical immunology service continue to carry out some outpatient work at MMUH and Sandwell Hospital.
Working collaboratively in specialty with consultants and CNSs to provide and maintain Allergy and Immunology services in line with strategic requirements, whilst developing a special interest to also support accreditation.
This post was created in view of expanding service and is advertised as 18-month fixed term contract with possibility of a permanent post in future.
Main duties of the job
1. To collaborate and work to maintain Allergy and Immunology services in line with strategic requirements.
2. To provide, with consultants and CNSs in the specialty, routine Immunology and Allergy services to the Trust.
3. To develop a special interest to support those of the consultants, accreditation requirements and in accordance with the priorities of the Trust.
4. To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical and nursing staff, in conjunction with colleagues.
5. To participate, where appropriate, in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students, nurses, paramedics and general practitioners.
6. To liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the Trust.
7. To maintain and develop good communications with general practitioners.
8. To participate in research in accordance with priorities agreed within the Clinical Groups and the Trust within available resources.
9. To demonstrate a firm commitment to the principles of clinical governance
Take equal responsibility with existing Consultants for the proper functioning of the clinical service, working with clinical and managerial colleagues towards achieving and maintaining national maximum waiting times and developing clinical pathways in line with the maximum 18-week patient pathway guarantee.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service covers the area local to Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trusts as well as providing an Immunology service to a wider area. Service currently accepts referrals from primary care physicians as well as specialties from other and own hospital. More than 55% of referrals to the service are from outside the immediate area.
There are 3 enthusiastic consultant immunologist and GPwER in allergy, 3 immunology nurses (B7, B6, B5) and 2 allergy nurses (2 B6) supporting a busy service. Admin team comprises of 3 medical secretaries, 2 admin support and one patient administration manager. The service is supported by a service and group manager
There is collaborative working with many specialties including paediatric, anaesthetic and respiratory teams. Immunologists have a regular weekly paediatric allergy clinic which is co-located with paediatricians running a similar service benefitting from allergy MDT. West Midlands Anaesthetic Allergy Clinic (WMAAC) is a well-established and monthly clinic for adults with immunologist and anaesthetist working closely together providing this service. There is a Paediatric equivalent service in collaboration with paediatric and anaesthetic colleagues.
Allergy nursing team provide a variety of specialist treatments including sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy for aeroallergen and venom allergy as well as anti IgE monoclonal antibody as per NICE guidance.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director: Simon Mitchell, Tel: INSERT CONTACT NUMBER AND sue.hill@nhs.net
Clinical Director: Muralidhar Sivaram, Tel: 07837066690, m.sivaram@nhs.net
Specialty Lead: Sadia Noorani, 0121 5074250, sadia.noorani@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service covers the area local to Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trusts as well as providing an Immunology service to a wider area. Service currently accepts referrals from primary care physicians as well as specialties from other and own hospital. More than 55% of referrals to the service are from outside the immediate area.
There are 3 enthusiastic consultant immunologist and GPwER in allergy, 3 immunology nurses (B7, B6, B5) and 2 allergy nurses (2 B6) supporting a busy service. Admin team comprises of 3 medical secretaries, 2 admin support and one patient administration manager. The service is supported by a service and group manager
There is collaborative working with many specialties including paediatric, anaesthetic and respiratory teams. Immunologists have a regular weekly paediatric allergy clinic which is co-located with paediatricians running a similar service benefitting from allergy MDT. West Midlands Anaesthetic Allergy Clinic (WMAAC) is a well-established and monthly clinic for adults with immunologist and anaesthetist working closely together providing this service. There is a Paediatric equivalent service in collaboration with paediatric and anaesthetic colleagues.
Allergy nursing team provide a variety of specialist treatments including sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy for aeroallergen and venom allergy as well as anti IgE monoclonal antibody as per NICE guidance.
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director: Simon Mitchell, Tel: INSERT CONTACT NUMBER AND sue.hill@nhs.net
Clinical Director: Muralidhar Sivaram, Tel: 07837066690, m.sivaram@nhs.net
Specialty Lead: Sadia Noorani, 0121 5074250, sadia.noorani@nhs.net
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Basic Medical qualification (e.g. MBBS or equivalent)
- A minimum of 4 years full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
- GMC registration with Licence to Practise
- Fulfils all other essential criteria
Desirable
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Recent experience in Allergy, immunology or allied specialities including infectious diseases, respiratory and rheumatology
- Formal training in teaching
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Basic Medical qualification (e.g. MBBS or equivalent)
- A minimum of 4 years full time training and experience at ST1/2 or higher grade or equivalent
- Experience of conducting clinical audit
- Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines
- GMC registration with Licence to Practise
- Fulfils all other essential criteria
Desirable
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Recent experience in Allergy, immunology or allied specialities including infectious diseases, respiratory and rheumatology
- Formal training in teaching
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).
