Substantive Consultant in Paediatric Immunology

GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare institution seeks a Substantive Consultant in Paediatric Immunology. The role involves delivering high-level care for children with immunodeficiencies, participating in outpatient services and training, and engaging in a supportive, diverse team culture. Candidates should have full GMC Registration and relevant specialist training. Join a committed team to enhance the care for our young patients while embracing diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Supported training and development

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and license to practice required.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or equivalent.
• Ability to engage in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tertiary Paediatric care for Immunodeficiency disorders.
• Participate in outpatient commitments and MDT meetings.
• Contribute to Immunology post-transplant follow-up.

Skills

Clinical Leadership

Team Collaboration

Teaching and Training

Communication

Education

Full GMC Registration

Higher Specialist Training leading to CCT

Job description

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team of Immunology specialists delivering tertiary Paediatric care for children with primary and secondary Immunodeficiency disorders (both NHS and international private patients).
• Be part of the larger team of BMT and Immunology consultants, covering these services jointly out of hours.
• Undertake outpatient clinical commitments.
• Participate in relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Participate in teaching and training of doctors and nurses.
• Contribute to the Immunology post-transplant long term follow up service.
• Be familiar with the workings of an NHS hospital trust.

Working for our organisation

We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.

Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage), ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.

We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.

Job Summary

Applications are invited for a Substantive Consultant post in Paediatric Immunology based at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will join a team of consultants delivering quaternary Paediatric care for children with primary and secondary Immunodeficiency disorders, and will also be part of the larger team of BMT and Immunology consultants covering these services jointly out of hours.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is a postgraduate teaching hospital, linked with the Institute of Child Health (ICH). The Trust has 318 beds and provides a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties for tertiary level care. The patient population consists of over 20,000 inpatients per annum and 84,000 outpatients.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have full GMC Registration, a license to practise and be eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the date of interview. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training.

The job is offered as a full-time post on a 8 PA basis but applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than full-time or on a job share basis.

Recruitment Process

The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.

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.

We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.