Clinical Fellow in Allergy and Immunology

Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Immunology and Allergy for a fixed-term contract of one year. The role offers extensive training in adult immunology and allergy, with opportunities for clinical and research development in a recognized center of excellence.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the General Medical Council.
• 24 months experience after full GMC registration.
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the unit, including outpatient clinics.
• Supervise challenge tests and support the day-case unit.
• Engage in clinical research and contribute to audit meetings.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Education

MBBS, MRCP or equivalent medical qualification

Job description

Job summary

ClinicalFellow in Immunology and Allergy

FixedTerm Contract for 1 year.

Weare recruiting to the Post of Clinical Fellow in Immunology at the RegionalSpecialist Immunology and Allergy unit. This post is suitable for a candidateat an early stage of their medical career. However, some previous experience inthe specialty is advantageous.

Thesuccessful candidate will gain further exposure and training in all aspects ofAdult Immunology and Allergy clinical practice. Emphasis will be given tomanagement of patients with systemic autoinflammatory syndromes. The candidatewill also be given an opportunity to undertake a research project in thissubject area.

TheLeeds Clinical Immunology and Allergy unit is a large internationallyrecognised centre of excellence with a strong commitment to clinical research.The multidisciplinary team presently care for over 500 adult patients withprimary immunodeficiencies and autoinflammatory disorders.

Thepost is for a duration of 1 year.

Candidatesmust be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license topractice at the time of application.

Pleasecontact Dr Anoop Mistry or Dr Claire Stockdale for further information

DrClaire Stockdale [e-mail]

DrAnoop Mistry [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Knowledge,Skills and Experience Required

Thecandidate should have prior experience in General Medicine. Prior experience inClinical immunology and Allergy is desirable but not essential.

Dutiesof the Post

Thispost will involve 60% clinical and 40% research. The candidate will support theday to day running of the unit including attending outpatient immunology andallergy clinics. The candidate will also provide be expected to supervisechallenge tests and provide support for the day-case unit.

Thispost will provide the opportunity for successful candidates to work in theregional specialist unit for Clinical Immunology and Allergy. The successfulcandidate will gain extensive training in all aspects of the clinicalimmunology and allergy with the main focus of the post being on the managementof primary immunodeficiencies and autoinflammatory disorders. There will be an opportunity to undertake anMD or PhD project.

About us

Comeand join our team in Leeds and become part of The Leeds Way sharing ourvision and values. Our Trust is recognised for our staff engagement, great careand rated GOOD by the Care Quality Commission.

LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest acute health providers inthe UK and based in one of the fastest growing and vibrant cities in the north.

AtCardio-Respiratory CSU, we aim to be a fair and supportive CSU with positive,caring teams who are champions of the Leeds Way values. Our values are part ofwhat make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as wellas a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out whatthey see as important to how we work.Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our processof redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. Assuch, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the rightto close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you doexperience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, pleasebear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact ifyou have any questions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Information about the Department

The Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, based in Beckett Wing at St. Jamess University Hospital, provides clinical and diagnostic immunology services to Leeds, West Yorkshire and beyond. The clinical service is divided into several key areas; primary immunodeficiency, systemic autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions and allergy.

The unit provides a specialised service for the diagnosis and management of a range of rare primary immunodeficiencies including antibody, complement, phagocyte and cellular deficiencies. In addition, the unit provides a supraregional service for management of adult patients with autoinflammatory disorders.

The allergy service manages a wide range of conditions of varying complexity. There is also an expanding programme for use of biological therapies such as omalizumab in management of patients with severe chronic urticaria. There is a strong commitment to clinical research and the post will involve working as an investigator on clinical trials.

SENIOR MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

Dr S Savic Consultant Immunologist

Dr A Mistry Consultant Immunologist & Clinical Lead

Dr Claire Stockdale Locum Consultant Immunologist

Dr L SavicConsultant Anaesthetist

Dr Helin SmithSpecialist Doctor Allergy

Levels of Experience

Experience

The appointee must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of the application. They should also have 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice. Evidence of achievement of CT competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training). An understanding of data handling, analysis and presentation is preferred.

Personal Attributes

The appointee will have good communication skills, should be well organised and skilled in good time management and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

They should have an understanding of current NHS management and Trusts and be aware of the responsibilities that a specialty doctor post brings.

Clinical Audit

The appointee will be expected to contribute to Audit meetings, mortality and morbidity meetings and application of agreed clinical guidelines. This will be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a supporting programmed activity (or part of one). It would be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy).

In the discharge of these responsibilities the appointee will be expected to maintain and update their skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Information about the Department

The Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy, based in Beckett Wing at St. Jamess University Hospital, provides clinical and diagnostic immunology services to Leeds, West Yorkshire and beyond. The clinical service is divided into several key areas; primary immunodeficiency, systemic autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions and allergy.

The unit provides a specialised service for the diagnosis and management of a range of rare primary immunodeficiencies including antibody, complement, phagocyte and cellular deficiencies. In addition, the unit provides a supraregional service for management of adult patients with autoinflammatory disorders.

The allergy service manages a wide range of conditions of varying complexity. There is also an expanding programme for use of biological therapies such as omalizumab in management of patients with severe chronic urticaria. There is a strong commitment to clinical research and the post will involve working as an investigator on clinical trials.

SENIOR MEDICAL STAFF IN THE DEPARTMENT

Dr S Savic Consultant Immunologist

Dr A Mistry Consultant Immunologist & Clinical Lead

Dr Claire Stockdale Locum Consultant Immunologist

Dr L SavicConsultant Anaesthetist

Dr Helin SmithSpecialist Doctor Allergy

Levels of Experience

Experience

The appointee must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at the time of the application. They should also have 24 months experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice. Evidence of achievement of CT competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training). An understanding of data handling, analysis and presentation is preferred.

Personal Attributes

The appointee will have good communication skills, should be well organised and skilled in good time management and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

They should have an understanding of current NHS management and Trusts and be aware of the responsibilities that a specialty doctor post brings.

Clinical Audit

The appointee will be expected to contribute to Audit meetings, mortality and morbidity meetings and application of agreed clinical guidelines. This will be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a supporting programmed activity (or part of one). It would be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy).

In the discharge of these responsibilities the appointee will be expected to maintain and update their skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MRCP or equivalent medical qualification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
• Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

Essential

• Significant experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of CT competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MRCP or equivalent medical qualification

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
• Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives
• Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
• Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects
• Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date
• Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues

Clinical Experience and Career Progression

Essential

• Significant experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice
• Evidence of achievement of CT competencies in medicine (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training)
• Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address

Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

LS1 3EX

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