Job summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, exceptional and enthusiastic candidate to join the paediatric and adolescent team at University College London Hospital (UCLH) from February 2025 for a locum post (to cover maternity leave) for 1 year as Consultant General Paediatrician with an interest in Allergy (10 PAs).
This post offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative clinical excellence in an exciting, forward thinking, motivated and effective team.
Eligibility for full GMC registration and specialty accreditation in Paediatrics are required. Applicants who will be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at time of interview may apply.Please upload CV to application.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join our comprehensive allergy service. The allergy team is made up of 3 consultants, 2 dieticians and 2 clinical nurse specialists who deliver care to 2000 patients per year. The service is supported by out-patient and day-care nurses and health care assistants and play specialists. There are a variety of allergy clinics including general, adolescent, difficult eczema, rhinology and early prevention. We run 1, 000 in-hospital food challenge and drug provocation tests per year and provide sub-cutaneous and sub-lingual pollen immunotherapy. We are unique in our ability to transitions to adult allergy services within UCLH.
In addition to the allergy work, the post holder will contribute to the general service, attending and acute paediatric rota. The general paediatric team includes 14 paediatricians (10.6 WTE). Most participate in a consultant-of-the-week attending service, general paediatric clinics and participate in a 1:10 on-call.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We have a dedicated adolescent ward where young people with a mix of complex, medical, surgical and mental health problems are looked after in a bespoke developmentally appropriate area with dedicated multidisciplinary team, and links into appropriate adult transition services. We deliver services in a range of tertiary and subspecialty areas. We have links to UCL medical school and medical education is another area of excellence, with simulation and excellent feedback. It is an exciting time to join UCLH paediatrics with the development of innovative new ways of working and innovative integrated approaches to clinical care with partner organisations outside the hospital. The paediatric team at UCLH offer a range of clinical trials and research opportunities. A new Electronic Health Record System offers exciting opportunities in both Quality Improvement and Research.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
We have a dedicated adolescent ward where young people with a mix of complex, medical, surgical and mental health problems are looked after in a bespoke developmentally appropriate area with dedicated multidisciplinary team, and links into appropriate adult transition services. We deliver services in a range of tertiary and subspecialty areas. We have links to UCL medical school and medical education is another area of excellence, with simulation and excellent feedback. It is an exciting time to join UCLH paediatrics with the development of innovative new ways of working and innovative integrated approaches to clinical care with partner organisations outside the hospital. The paediatric team at UCLH offer a range of clinical trials and research opportunities. A new Electronic Health Record System offers exciting opportunities in both Quality Improvement and Research.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oEligible for full GMC Registration
- oOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CST in Paediatrics at date of interview
- oMRCPCH or equivalent
- oAPLS provider
Desirable
- oA higher degree, MSc, MD, PhD, or equivalent, ideally with relevance to Allergy
Experience
Essential
- oBroad experience in general and emergency paediatrics including ED, inpatient, acute acute ambulatory and outpatient settings.
- oSafeguarding training Level 3
- oExperience in a clinical subspecialty
- oExperience in safeguarding
- oClear interest in and experience of allergy
Desirable
- oExperience in a tertiary subspecialty service, ideally Allergy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to manage all common paediatric emergencies and acute illnesses.
- oAbility to manage paediatric allergy and atopic disease
- oGood knowledge of general paediatrics
- oKnowledge and experience of local national safeguarding policies
Desirable
- oRCPCH Allery SPIN module or equivalent Allergy training/accreditation
Quality Improvement and Leadership
Essential
- oEvidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
- oRange of quality improvement projects in the past 3 years
- oCompetent in a range of IT skills
- oExperience in a range or teaching techniques at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable
- oPrevious leadership role
- oExperience leading projects between organisations
- oPostgraduate teaching degree or diploma
- oResearch experience
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- oEligible for full GMC Registration
- oOn GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CST in Paediatrics at date of interview
- oMRCPCH or equivalent
- oAPLS provider
Desirable
- oA higher degree, MSc, MD, PhD, or equivalent, ideally with relevance to Allergy
Experience
Essential
- oBroad experience in general and emergency paediatrics including ED, inpatient, acute acute ambulatory and outpatient settings.
- oSafeguarding training Level 3
- oExperience in a clinical subspecialty
- oExperience in safeguarding
- oClear interest in and experience of allergy
Desirable
- oExperience in a tertiary subspecialty service, ideally Allergy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to manage all common paediatric emergencies and acute illnesses.
- oAbility to manage paediatric allergy and atopic disease
- oGood knowledge of general paediatrics
- oKnowledge and experience of local national safeguarding policies
Desirable
- oRCPCH Allery SPIN module or equivalent Allergy training/accreditation
Quality Improvement and Leadership
Essential
- oEvidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
- oRange of quality improvement projects in the past 3 years
- oCompetent in a range of IT skills
- oExperience in a range or teaching techniques at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable
- oPrevious leadership role
- oExperience leading projects between organisations
- oPostgraduate teaching degree or diploma
- oResearch experience
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).
