Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time (10 PA) new consultant post in immunology at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based at the William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, Kent.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, with links to the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, was established on 1st April 1999 and manages three acute district general hospitals (at Margate, Canterbury and Ashford) with two supporting hospitals (at Dover and Folkestone). The Trust was awarded University status in August 2008 and Foundation status in April 2009. The Trust is one of the largest in the country, employing over 7000 people and serving a local population of approximately 700,000. The Trust provides a full range of local services across its sites and some specialist services including renal medicine, haemophilia, neurology and vascular surgery.
*A £10,000 recruitment premia will be paid on commencement and £10,000 after 12 months' service. To be repaid (pro rata %) if you leave within 12 months of either payment.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a dynamic individual for this exciting opportunity to establish a clinical immunology service in East Kent. The appointee will be expected to help and oversee provision across all areas of immunology (allergy, immunodeficiency and laboratory immunology). A busy (more than 250,000 tests per annum) and broad laboratory immunology service operates from our Ashford laboratory, supported by a team of specialised biomedical scientists. The immunology laboratory currently operates within the management of the clinical biochemistry service, with clinical oversight through an SLA with St Georges Hospital. We provide laboratory immunology services to the whole of Kent and the service has full UKAS ISO15189 accreditation. There are currently no clinical immunology services offered within Kent and Medway (population 1.8 million) and this new post represents an exciting opportunity to develop and expand such provision.
About us
The Pathology Department in East Kent is committed to innovation and quality improvement. There will be opportunities to introduce new services and different ways of working. Participation in research is actively encouraged, including both national portfolio studies and collaborative scientific research in conjunction with local academic institutions such as the University of Kent and the Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS). You will be supported in developing as a clinical leader and will have the opportunity to take on key leadership roles. East Kent Hospitals is an active partner within the Kent and Medway Pathology STP (South 8 STP footprint).
As a teaching Trust East Kent Hospitals plays a vital role in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other health professionals, working closely with local universities and King's College, University of London. The Kent and Medway Medical School opened in 2020 providing clinical training across all hospitals in Kent.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post attracts 10 PAs. The post-holder will have full GMC registration, will be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent, and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of receiving the certificate of completion of training (CCT) at the time of the interview.
This is an exciting time to develop your clinical career in Kent. East Kent is an area of outstanding natural beauty with large areas of unspoilt countryside and easy access to the continent. It is a delightful place to live with a fantastic coastline, beautiful villages and county cricket in the cathedral city of Canterbury. The high speed link offers easy access to London in less than 40 minutes from Ashford. Kent has retained the grammar school system and there are excellent state and private schools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post attracts 10 PAs. The post-holder will have full GMC registration, will be a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists or equivalent, and be on the Specialist Register or within six months of receiving the certificate of completion of training (CCT) at the time of the interview.
This is an exciting time to develop your clinical career in Kent. East Kent is an area of outstanding natural beauty with large areas of unspoilt countryside and easy access to the continent. It is a delightful place to live with a fantastic coastline, beautiful villages and county cricket in the cathedral city of Canterbury. The high speed link offers easy access to London in less than 40 minutes from Ashford. Kent has retained the grammar school system and there are excellent state and private schools.
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in all aspects of allergy and immunology
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of satisfactory completion of CPD in allergy and immunology since registration
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- GMC Specialist registration, or will obtain within 6 months of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, PhD, MD or equivalent
Clinical governance, Personal/professional attributes & Other requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Audit participation
- Welcoming and polite, Attentive and helpful, Respect others' time, Speak up on behalf of those who can't, Work as a team, Take responsibility, Be a leader
- Demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites
- Upholds and models the Trust values
Person Specification
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in all aspects of allergy and immunology
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of satisfactory completion of CPD in allergy and immunology since registration
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- GMC Specialist registration, or will obtain within 6 months of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
- FRCPath or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MSc, PhD, MD or equivalent
Clinical governance, Personal/professional attributes & Other requirements
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance issues
- Audit participation
- Welcoming and polite, Attentive and helpful, Respect others' time, Speak up on behalf of those who can't, Work as a team, Take responsibility, Be a leader
- Demonstrate the ability and willingness to travel effectively between sites
- Upholds and models the Trust values
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
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).
