Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Allergy team at Sheffield Children's Hospital. Applications are invited from candidates with suitable training for the post of locum consultant paediatrician in Allergy. This is a LTFT locum post attracting 6PAs, based at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
This post has become available to support the current paediatric allergy service. The clinical duties will focus on providing secondary allergy services in clinics. As such, there is no immunology, infectious diseases or general paediatric on call commitment with this post. The applicants will join the multi-disciplinary team as key members in developing the service going forward, in order to offer the best possible care to children and their families.
Applications are invited from candidates with training and expertise in paediatric allergy. Applicants should possess, or be within 6 months of receiving their CCT in paediatrics or show evidence of its equivalent if not UK trained.
Main duties of the job
This post will be based at the Children's Hospital. With consultant colleagues, the appointees will provide, maintain and develop the Paediatric Allergy service in the hospital. The appointees will join with colleagues in delivering the current service objectives:-
Undertake out-patient clinics delivering timely diagnosis and management for children with food allergies, atopic asthma, seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis and drug allergies.
Specific Duties will include:
Contribute to the team's agreed service objectives.
Participate in the administrative and managerial activities of the department and when requested, the Trust.
These duties will be covered by other members of the team when the appointees are on leave. The appointees will be expected to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence. The appointees will have continuing responsibility for the patients in their care and for the safe and effective functioning of the Department.
Programmed Activities
The posts will include the following clinical activities in their job plans.
General Paediatric Allergy clinics
Weekly MDT and Safe-guarding meetings
Supporting Professional Activities
About us
Sheffield Children's is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision "to create a healthier future for children and young people."
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children's health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Dr Eleanor Minshall Email-eleanor.minshall@nhs.net Tel-01142717000
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Dr Eleanor Minshall Email-eleanor.minshall@nhs.net Tel-01142717000
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or MRCPCH or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Full and specialist registration in Paediatric Allergy (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) 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) in Paediatrics with sub-speciality training in Allergy (SPIN) or be within 6 months 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 in Allergy
Desirable
- MD, MSc or PhD in Allergy
- GRID training in Paediatric Allergy
Knowledge/Previous Experience/Clinical Expertise in Specialty
Essential
- A minimum of 24 months experience in Paediatric Allergy
Desirable
- Experience of drug allergy and immunotherapy
- Research experience
Previous Training Management/Audit
Essential
- Basic experience in management e.g., trainee rotas
- Clear involvement in audit
- Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle
Acadmic Achievements Research/Publications
Essential
- Has experience in research or management of children in clinical trials
Desirable
- Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative and motivate/lead others
- Able to communicate well with children, parents, and staff
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellent - We CARE
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Insurance
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or MRCPCH or evidence of equivalent qualification
- Full and specialist registration in Paediatric Allergy (and with a licence to practice) with the General Medical Council (GMC) 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) in Paediatrics with sub-speciality training in Allergy (SPIN) or be within 6 months 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 in Allergy
Desirable
- MD, MSc or PhD in Allergy
- GRID training in Paediatric Allergy
Knowledge/Previous Experience/Clinical Expertise in Specialty
Essential
- A minimum of 24 months experience in Paediatric Allergy
Desirable
- Experience of drug allergy and immunotherapy
- Research experience
Previous Training Management/Audit
Essential
- Basic experience in management e.g., trainee rotas
- Clear involvement in audit
- Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of an audit cycle
Acadmic Achievements Research/Publications
Essential
- Has experience in research or management of children in clinical trials
Desirable
- Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research
Skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative and motivate/lead others
- Able to communicate well with children, parents, and staff
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellent - We CARE
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Insurance
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).
