Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Directorate of Laboratory Medicine and Communicable Diseases and Specialise Medicine (CDSM) Laboratory Immunology and Clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit (CIAU) CONSULTANT IMMUNOLOGIST
A full time Consultant Immunologist is sought to join the Immunology and Allergy team at the Northern General Hospital (NGH), Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STHFT).
Should any further vacancies arise, shortlisted candidates will be considered.
We are seeking a motivated and effective colleague, who also has the capability to act independently for the provision, management and continuing development of the immunology laboratory and clinical services.
Main duties of the job
Due to a retirement, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Immunologist to join the established team of 4 consultants and support the Sheffield immunology laboratory (Protein Reference Unit) and adult clinical immunology and allergy services in Sheffield. Our forward thinking, committed and friendly team works closely together to provide efficient, high quality clinical and laboratory services.
About us
The Department of Immunology works closely with UK NEQAS Immunology, Immunochemistry and Allergy. Although this job does not have any EQA responsibilities, there will be opportunities to work in collaboration UK NEQAS IIA on specific projects.
The Clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit (CIAU) provides services for South Yorkshire and beyond, and is one of the few centres which provide comprehensive immunology and allergy services for adults
The Sheffield Immunology and Allergy services form part of the Trent Immunology and Allergy Consortium (TRIAC) network, which aims to ensure provision of high quality clinical Immunology and Allergy services across the broader region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves laboratory and outpatient clinical services. The Sheffield PRU is one of the largest immunology laboratory services in the UK. It is UKAS accredited, with a track record for new assay and service development. The Sheffield PRU has recently developed a SARS CoV2 in-house antibody tests in collaboration with University of Sheffield. Within the laboratory you will provide reporting expertise as well as liaison with service users in planning appropriate immunological investigation of patients. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality laboratory service to nationally accepted standards (UKAS).
You will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical audit, research and development. You will also be required to undertake management duties and work within a multidisciplinary team.
Research is encouraged and there are opportunities for collaboration with University of Sheffield and clinical research facilities are available. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role involves laboratory and outpatient clinical services. The Sheffield PRU is one of the largest immunology laboratory services in the UK. It is UKAS accredited, with a track record for new assay and service development. The Sheffield PRU has recently developed a SARS CoV2 in-house antibody tests in collaboration with University of Sheffield. Within the laboratory you will provide reporting expertise as well as liaison with service users in planning appropriate immunological investigation of patients. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality laboratory service to nationally accepted standards (UKAS).
You will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical audit, research and development. You will also be required to undertake management duties and work within a multidisciplinary team.
Research is encouraged and there are opportunities for collaboration with University of Sheffield and clinical research facilities are available. 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practice
- 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.
- MRCP or equivalent
- Relevant higher professional training
- FRCPath or Equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Qualifications in immunology e.g. MD, MSc, PhD
Clinical experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in immunology and allergy
- Demonstrable clinical competence in immunology and allergy
- Ability to use Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and other clinical and non-clinical IT systems
Desirable
- A special interest that compliments existing interests in the department
Research
Essential
- Demonstrable research experience
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
- Ideas for future research whilst in post
- Ability to supervise research
Teaching and training
Essential
- 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
CPD
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`
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD diary/portfolio, reflective practice diary
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 (see appendix) and works collaboratively across the MDT for patients
- Good written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC with a licence to practice
- 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.
- MRCP or equivalent
- Relevant higher professional training
- FRCPath or Equivalent
Desirable
- Higher Qualifications in immunology e.g. MD, MSc, PhD
Clinical experience
Essential
- Broad clinical experience in immunology and allergy
- Demonstrable clinical competence in immunology and allergy
- Ability to use Electronic Patient Record (EPR) and other clinical and non-clinical IT systems
Desirable
- A special interest that compliments existing interests in the department
Research
Essential
- Demonstrable research experience
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
Desirable
- Publications in refereed journals
- Ideas for future research whilst in post
- Ability to supervise research
Teaching and training
Essential
- 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
CPD
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`
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD diary/portfolio, reflective practice diary
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 (see appendix) and works collaboratively across the MDT for patients
- Good written communication skills
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).
