Consultant Allergy

Job Overview The department of Immunology and allergy are seeking 2 x WTE to join their team This is an additional post to manage increased demand. The consultant will be responsible, with 4 colleagues, for the clinical care of immunodeficient patients, allergy patients, challenges, desensitisations and MDT meetings. The role will include close working with immunology colleagues and specialist nurses. There is a large day unit with regular admission for both immunodeficiency treatment and Allergy challenges and care. There is also the ability to admit patients when required. The post holder would also manage a separate, but linked service in Cheltenham or equivalent This is an exciting time to come to immunology at NBT. We are looking to enhance the service regionally and hope to have in place an enhanced management contract for the outreach clinics, thus bringing the standards of care to all parts of the region. The department has an excellent track record for research, with a national an international reputation. Please note that the JD is pending Royal College approval.

Main duties of the job Key person requirements Past experience at a consultant level on treating allergy Past experience in locum work treating allergy in different centre’s Past experience as undertaking waiting list initiative work at other centre’s Evidence of team working, good clinical practice and good feedback Recent appraisal GMC registration Recent allergy practice, within the last 2 years Recent Audit in last 3 years Working for our organisation We are working together to create the environment for exceptional healthcare – our acute services moved into the brand new, £430 million state of the art Brunel Building in May 2014. This 800-bed hospital at the Southmead site offers some patients single rooms with en-suite facilities, greatly improving privacy and dignity and helping to control the spread of infections. At the heart of what we do is a caring and compassionate workforce.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities The department has an excellent track record for research, with a national an international reputation. There are many opportunities for co working that can be established. Thus allowing the post holder the chance to set up research and teaching according to their interests. Applicants are required to be on the Specialist Register for Allergy (with clinical Immunology). Full Registration with the GMC is essential.

Key person requirements Past experience at a consultant level on treating allergy Past experience in locum work treating allergy in different centre’s Past experience as undertaking waiting list initiative work at other centre’s Evidence of team working, good clinical practice and good feedback Recent appraisal GMC registration Recent allergy practice, within the last 2 years Recent Audit in last 3 years Person specification Essential Desirable criteria 1. Evidence of maintenance of clinical competence Essential Essential criteria Meets all criteria Essential Essential criteria Experience in working with Allergy patients at consultant level