Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic General Practitioner to join our Paediatric Senior Medical Team to assist with running our Paediatric Allergy service. Our Paediatric Allergy team consists of 4x Consultants w/ Specialist Interests, 3x GPSI - Allergy (Inclusive of this post), 2x CNS, 1 Atopy Nurse, 1x Dietitian, and 1x Pharmacist.
The role would consist of 2 sessions per week covering one day, and we offer this post permanently within the service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will complete an annual job plan of 45x weekly clinics assessing children with suspected allergies and addressing their care needs, participating in MDT's, the national paediatric allergy audit and other activities to support the care of children with immunological issues to offer joined up care in the assessment and treatment of children with suspected allergies in a supportive environment with consultant supervision from our Specialty Lead for Paediatric Clinical Immunology & Allergy.
You will develop competency in the assessment of new and follow up patients. We would welcome GP colleague(s) to join our team to share expertise and learning and to develop knowledge and skills which will be transferable to your work in Primary Care and we hope this will improve links between our specialties and improve patient experience.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be found within the job description and requirements for the role can be found within the person specification.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oFull GMC registration
- oMembership of Royal College of General Practitioners, or within 6 months of obtaining
- oQualified GP
Desirable
- oPostgraduate medical degree
- oClinical supervision training
- oQuality Improvement experience
- oExperience and interest demonstrated in paediatrics or paediatric allergy
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oExcellent clinical skills
Desirable
- oExperience and interest demonstrated in paediatrics or paediatric asthma
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oPatient focussed at all times
- oBe articulate and skilled in communicating ideas to others
- oAbility to manage conflict and make difficult objective decisions
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- oAbility to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- oStrong oral and written communication skills in English
Management Experience
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- oAbility to organise and prioritise personal workload
Desirable
- oExperience in change management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oEnthusiastic and motivated.
- oGood interpersonal skills.
- oProfessional approach to work.
- oAccountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- oMutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oFull GMC registration
- oMembership of Royal College of General Practitioners, or within 6 months of obtaining
- oQualified GP
Desirable
- oPostgraduate medical degree
- oClinical supervision training
- oQuality Improvement experience
- oExperience and interest demonstrated in paediatrics or paediatric allergy
Clinical Skills
Essential
- oExcellent clinical skills
Desirable
- oExperience and interest demonstrated in paediatrics or paediatric asthma
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oPatient focussed at all times
- oBe articulate and skilled in communicating ideas to others
- oAbility to manage conflict and make difficult objective decisions
- oAbility to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- oAbility to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- oStrong oral and written communication skills in English
Management Experience
Essential
- oAbility to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- oAbility to organise and prioritise personal workload
Desirable
- oExperience in change management
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oEnthusiastic and motivated.
- oGood interpersonal skills.
- oProfessional approach to work.
- oAccountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working.
- oOpenness - Shares information and good practice appropriately.
- oMutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect.
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).
