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Job summary

Main area
Immunology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
358-6802320-CON
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
LRI
Town
Leicester
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/01/2025 23:59
Interview date
28/01/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

Consultant Immunologist and Allergist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Consultant Immunologist and Allergist

Applications are invited for a Consultant Immunologist to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team committed to delivering high quality clinical and laboratory services both locally and regionally.

The appointment may be full time or less than full time. This job plan offers flexibility, with options for further allergy, paediatric immunology or other special interests including research. Modification of the job content or working hours will be discussed on a personal basis in consultation with consultant colleagues. The substantive post is entitled to funded study leave and relocation expenses. Support for a relevant higher degree at a local or national university can be considered. Hospital accommodation can be arranged. There is a mentorship scheme available for all new consultant staff.

 

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to participate in day to day functions of the immunology service and immunology laboratory, including outpatient clinics for adult patients with suspected or diagnosed immunodeficiencies or allergies, advice and guidance for clinicians within the region, supervision and management of immunoglobulin replacement for patients with primary and secondary immune deficiencies, and participation in the immunodeficiency and allergy MDTs and the subregional immunoglobulin advisory panel.

You will be required to undertake management duties and work within a multidisciplinary team, and participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical audit, research and development.

Working for our organisation

Working For Your Organisation

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification.

 

The Clinical Immunology and Allergy department in Leicester provides a specialist Immunology laboratory, adult and paediatric immunodeficiency services, and delivers adult allergy services in conjunction with the Adult Allergy department. The clinical service is accredited to QPIDS and IQAS standards while the laboratory service is fully accredited by UKAS and offers a comprehensive range of immunology assays both locally and regionally for immunodeficiency, autoimmunity, allergy and haematological malignancies. The Department is a member of the regional Trent Immunology and Allergy Consortium (TRIAC) network, which aims to ensure provision of high quality Clinical Immunology and Allergy services across the broader region.

The Immunology consultants are supported by a Paediatrician with an interest in immunology, 2 Specialist Registrars, 4 Specialist Immunology and Allergy Nurses, a Band 3 Health Care Assistant and a Specialist Dietician. We work collaboratively with Consultant Allergists from the Adult Allergy department and 1 Consultant Clinical Scientist. We are supported by 3 medical secretaries (2.0 WTE) and a dedicated clinic co-ordinator.

Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists, and full GMC registration with a license to practice and inclusion on the Specialist Register (or equivalent) is a requirement.

As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and / or the Care Standards Act 2000, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Scheme check will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application. 

Person specification

Commitment to Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • MB BS or equivalent
  • • Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC), or be on specialist register within six months of interview.
  • • Applicants that are UK trained, 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.
  • • Applicants that are non-UK trained, will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
  • • FRCPath or equivalent
  • MCRP or equivalent

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • Fully trained in Immunology (Clinical and Laboratory aspects)

Communication and relationship

Essential criteria
  • • All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues

Analytical and Judgement

Essential criteria
  • • Understanding and interest in research
  • • Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
Desirable criteria
  • • Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the specialty

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria
  • • Experience of teaching medical students / post- graduate trainees
Desirable criteria
  • • Post graduate qualification in medical education

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Sameer Bahal
Job title
Consultant Immunologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0116 258 6702
Additional information

Alternative contact: Dr Shanti Mahabir [email protected] 

 

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