Job summary
The appointee will, together with a consultant colleague, be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, efficient, and high-quality clinical Immunology service at Salford Care Organisation. Duties will encompass all aspects of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work closely with other Consultant colleagues within Clinical Immunology across Salford Royal Trust and Consultant and laboratory staff at Greater Manchester Immunology Service (GMIS) at Manchester Foundation Trust (Oxford Road site). Other key relationships include Consultant colleagues across a wide range of other specialties, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Specialist Nurses, Lead Nurse, and Service/Directorate Managers.The post holder will participate in and have a role in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, management, and triage of referrals. Participate in maintaining or acquiring accreditation.Conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults. Supervise and manage the long-term treatment of patients with primary immune deficiency and allergy Participate in day-care, supervising immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing.Advise on the care of inpatients, in consultation with colleagues from other specialities. Contribute to writing and updating clinical guidelines and protocols.Supervise and support specialist nursing team Participate in training nurses, immunology trainees, biomedical scientific staff and undergraduate medical students.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise (or be eligible for registration 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
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of academic excellence in Clinical Immunology - MSc / MD / PhD
Essential
Essential
- Experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with immunodeficiency and allergic disease, consistent with independent practice at consultant level
Desirable
- Experience in supervision of immunology laboratory diagnostic services and the associated quality control and accreditation structures
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.
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 .
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salford Royal Hospital
Stott Lane
Salford
M6 8HD