Locum Consultant Allergist
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking to appoint to a Part-time Locum Consultant Allergist to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Northern General Hospital (7 PAs).
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision and professional direction of the Clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit and will work flexibly to ensure continuous provision of clinical duties. The new appointee will be responsible for delivery of allergy related clinics only with no duties in respect of immunology related clinics or laboratory work.
The main duties are as specified below:
o To provide weekly Allergy outpatient clinics and to support day case activity within the CIAU.o To work as part of a MDT to determine treatment plans for patients.o To maintain revalidation and CPD in Allergy. o To have a continuing clinical responsibility for patients admitted under your care and for any managerial/administrative arrangements necessary for their continuing care. To this end, the appointee(s) will contribute to the regular meetings of the CIAU Sub-Directorate.o To participate in the Trust's annual appraisal process.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.
About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
- MRCP or equivalent
- Relevant higher professional training
- FRCPath or Equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Qualifications in immunology e.g. MD, MSc, PhD
- Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they 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.
Research
Essential
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Demonstrable research experience
Desirable
- Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
Clinical experience
Essential
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.
- Broad clinical experience in allergy
- Demonstrable competencies in allergy
- A special interest within the field of academic allergy
- Ability to use Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and other clinical and non-clinical IT systems
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- A special interest that compliments existing interests in the department
- Practice of evidence based medicine
- Service development and planning experience
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and resident doctors
- Experience of contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate education
Desirable
- Experience of teaching other health professionals
- Training or qualifications in medical education methods
- Experience in a teaching role, e.g. lecturer, associate tutor
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Management and Administration
Essential
- Understands the systems and structures of NHS Management
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Experience in performing clinical audit.
Desirable
- Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good written communication skills
- The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
United Kingdom
