Job vacancy: Consultant Immunologist and Allergist, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester (2024)

Job summary

Main area: Immunology
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref: 358-6310492-CON

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: LRI
Town: Leicester
Salary: £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/09/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Consultant Immunologist and Allergist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Consultant Immunologist and Allergist

Applications are invited for a Consultant Immunologist to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team committed to delivering high quality clinical and laboratory services both locally and regionally.

The appointment may be full time or less than full time. A locum appointment will be considered. This job plan offers flexibility, with options for further allergy, paediatric immunology or other special interests including research. Modification of the job content or working hours will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. The substantive post is entitled to funded study leave and relocation expenses. Support for a relevant higher degree at a local or national university can be considered. Hospital accommodation can be arranged. There is a mentorship scheme available for all new consultant staff.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to participate in day to day functions of the immunology service and immunology laboratory, including outpatient clinics for adult patients with suspected or diagnosed immunodeficiencies or allergies, advice and guidance for clinicians within the region, supervision and management of immunoglobulin replacement for patients with primary and secondary immune deficiencies, and participation in the immunodeficiency and allergy MDTs and the subregional immunoglobulin advisory panel.

You will be required to undertake management duties and work within a multidisciplinary team, and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical audit, research and development.

Working for our organisation

Working For Your Organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The Clinical Immunology and Allergy department in Leicester provides a specialist Immunology laboratory, adult and paediatric immunodeficiency services, and delivers adult allergy services in conjunction with the Adult Allergy department. The clinical service is accredited to QPIDS and IQAS standards while the laboratory service is fully accredited by UKAS and offers a comprehensive range of immunology assays both locally and regionally for immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, allergy and haematological malignancies. The Department is a member of the regional Trent Immunology and Allergy Consortium (TRIAC) network, which aims to ensure provision of high quality Clinical Immunology and Allergy services across the broader region.

The Immunology consultants are supported by a Paediatrician with an interest in immunology, 2 Specialist Registrars, 4 Specialist Immunology and Allergy Nurses, a Band 3 Health Care Assistant and a Specialist Dietician. We work collaboratively with Consultant Allergists from the Adult Allergy department and 1 Consultant Clinical Scientist. We are supported by 3 medical secretaries (2.0 WTE) and a dedicated clinic co-ordinator.

Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists, and full GMC registration with a license to practice and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or equivalent) is a requirement.

As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and / or the Care Standards Act 2000, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Scheme check will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application.

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values

Essential criteria

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB BS or equivalent
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be on specialist register within six months of interview.
• Applicants that are UK trained, must ALSO be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of 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
• FRCPath or equivalent
MCRP or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria

• Fully trained in Immunology (Clinical and Laboratory aspects)

Communication and relationship

Essential criteria

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues

Analytical and Judgement

Essential criteria

• Understanding and interest in research
• Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects

Desirable criteria

• Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria

• Experience of teaching medical students / post- graduate trainees

Desirable criteria

• Post graduate qualification in medical education

Additional Information

Please submit yourapplicationform without delay toavoiddisappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavorto make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Royal College Approved Job Description (PDF, 818.8KB)
Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr Shanti Mahabir
Job title: Consultant Immunologist
Email address: [emailprotected]
Telephone number: 0116 258 6702
Additional information: Alternative contact: Dr Sameer Bahal[emailprotected]on 0116 258 6702

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