Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Immunology Consultant

St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases to deliver high-quality patient care. The position requires expertise in managing complex infections and immunological conditions, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold MRCP and possess substantial clinical experience in the specialty.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in paediatric infectious diseases.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Experience in clinical research and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Daily ward rounds and board rounds for patients.
• Inpatient and outpatient management for children with immunodeficiencies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions and immunodiagnosis services.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Education

MRCP or equivalent

CCT in Paediatrics (infection/immunity/allergy)

Higher degree (PhD/MD)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• This is a Clinical substantive post; 5 programmed activities will be designated for clinical work.
• The post holder will provide 8 weeks of consultant service for the Paediatric infectious diseases ward per year. During these attending weeks, they will do daily ward rounds, daily board rounds and review all newly admitted patients under the Paediatric Infectious Diseases team or under shared care with other teams each day. Furthermore, patients attending the ward either for review within POPAT (paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Therapy) or as emergency review for POSCU (Paediatric Oncology Shared Care Unit), HIV, congenital infections or TB etc will be assessed. During the attending week, the consultant is on call 24/7 and can be contacted via the switchboard.
• The postholder will contribute to the inpatient and outpatient management of children with suspected or confirmed immunodeficiencies, working as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes immunology nurses, microbiologists, pharmacists, and other specialist healthcare professionals. There will be an expectation to participate in the delivery of immunoglobulin services, SCID screening (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency), vaccination advice, and the development and accreditation of immunology services.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council
• CCT in Paediatrics (infection/immunity/allergy) or within 6 months of attaining it

Desirable criteria

• Higher degree (PhD/MD) awarded

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Flexible
• Empathetic
• Enthusiastic
• Committed to embedding practices which embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity
• Commitment to excellence in clinical care
• Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Research Experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of and track record in research
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Clinical experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable, significant and ongoing experience in paediatric infectious diseases
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience medical student teaching

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email or via NHS Jobs.

If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:

- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image

As part of you pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require atleast one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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

• Job description and personal specification (PDF, 400.4KB)