Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant in Allergy and Clinical Immunology atthe Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust for a period of 6 months, with a possibility of extension.
Clinical Allergy services currently provided by the Clinical Immunology and Allergy department are based across both the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford and Frimley Park Hospital, Frimley. The successful applicant will be based at the Royal Surrey Hospital, but under exceptional circumstances, may be expected to undertake sessions at Frimley Park Hospital.
The post holder will join a team providing a clinical service in allergy and immunodeficiency, and a laboratory immunopathology service.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to contribute to, develop and expand the clinical service in allergy and clinical immunology, particularly with respect to specialist allergy services (drug allergy, drug and food challenge testing, immunotherapy).
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The consultant will be expected to develop and expand the existing clinical service for the investigation and management of patients with allergy and immune deficiency, including expanding the drug testing and challenge services.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The consultant will be expected to develop and expand the existing clinical service for the investigation and management of patients with allergy and immune deficiency, including expanding the drug testing and challenge services.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Immunology/Allergy
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualification such as MSc, MD or PHD
- Educational Supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough training in all aspects of allergy
- Relevant and up-to-date experience in the practice of allergy, including specialist drug allergy, challenge procedures and immunotherapy
- Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Immunology/Allergy
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional postgraduate qualification such as MSc, MD or PHD
- Educational Supervisor qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough training in all aspects of allergy
- Relevant and up-to-date experience in the practice of allergy, including specialist drug allergy, challenge procedures and immunotherapy
- Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
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).
