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About the role

The Immunology Department at Leicester Royal Infirmary consists of a specialist Immunology Laboratory, Adult and Paediatric Immunodeficiency services, and an Adult Allergy service which is delivered in conjunction with the Adult Allergy department based in Glenfield General Hospital. The service is accredited to QPIDS and IQAS standards. The Immunology Laboratory offers a comprehensive range of immunology assays both locally and regionally and is fully accredited by UKAS. The Laboratory is co-located with the clinical offices within a fully integrated Department on the Leicester Royal Infirmary site, with plans for a new purpose-built laboratory and offices in progress. The Leicester Immunology Department is a member of the Trent Regional Immunology and Allergy Consortium (TRIAC), which aims to ensure provision of high-quality Clinical Immunology and Allergy services across the region.

The Adult Clinical Immunology and Allergy Department provides outpatient clinics for adult patients with suspected or diagnosed immunodeficiencies and allergies, advice and guidance for clinicians within the region, supervision and management of immunoglobulin replacement for patients with primary and secondary immune deficiencies, and participation in the local immunodeficiency and allergy MDTs and the subregional immunoglobulin advisory panel.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Person specification

Essential

MB BS or Equivalent
MRCP or Equivalent
Full GMC Registration
Fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
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 (Immunology) or equivalent
Fully trained in Immunology / Allergy
Excellent clinical skills and experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the Job Plan.
Ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems.
Demonstrates clear, logical thinking / analytical approach.
Understands evidence based practice
Basic IT skills
Willingness to develop new skills and experience in areas of interest
Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
Flexible
Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues.
To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others perspectives and treat others with understanding.
Highly Developed Emotional Intelligence
Personal integrity and reliability.
Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
Participation in a quality improvement programme
Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Understanding and interest in research.
Ability to appraise research critically
Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects.
Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates.
Appraisal and assessment skills.
Ability to asses clinical competencies
Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles.
Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills).
Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.

Desirable

Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Higher degree e.g. MSc, MD or equivalent.
BLS Certification
Evidence of clinical or research commitment and a relevant specialty interest.
Experience / training in the development and delivery of a high quality clinical and laboratory service
Experience of working clinically in a multidisciplinary team setting
Paediatric Immunology Experience
High standard of presentation both written and verbal

Consultant in Immunology & Allergy

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Person specification