ST3Fixed TermTraining post

Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Clinical Immunology

Barts Health NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

London

Salary

£44,170 – £67,610

Training post

Yes

Trust type

Acute

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

We are seeking to recruit a trust doctor in Clinical Immunology. This is an opportunity to gain experience in clinical Immunology and allergy within a world class team specialising in the diagnosis and management of complex immunological disorders. The post holder will join an enthusiastic cohesive team of four medical consultants, two Immunology/Allergy trainees and three nurse specialists, there will also be an opportunity to gain experience in allergy within the local allergy services. The post is for 6 months in the first instance with potential extension. The Department of Immunology at Barts Health NHS Trust is sited at the state-of-the-art Pathology and Pharmacy building at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel and provides diagnostic service with a fully comprehensive range of hospital departments providing elective and acute care including paediatrics, rheumatology, haematology, nephrology, dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology, respiratory medicine, infectious diseases, GUM/HIV.

Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in Clinical Immunology

Barts Health NHS Trust

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Outpatient Immunology clinics and MDTs, the Immunology clinic is based at the Royal London Hospital site (RLH) and potentially allergy experience (St Barts hospital, Homerton Hospital)Day ward patient reviews: assessment and management of a wide range of patients with immunological diseasesInpatient ward rounds to review Immunology patients and ward referralsClinical liaison and advice to patients and other specialtiesOpportunity to take part in service development, audit and quality improvement projects, ongoing departmental researchOpportunity to obtain laboratory experience within the Immunology laboratoryOpportunity to participate in specialist medicine on call, supported by medical registrar and on-call consultant, depending on previous experience

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Person specification

Essential

MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent
MRCP or evidence of equivalent qualification.
Full registration (and a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Completion of F1/F2 years.
At least 12 months experience as medical SHO in appropriate acute medical specialties.
Current ALS certificate.
Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritize clinical need.
Knowledge of multidisciplinary clinical audit/quality improvement and demonstrable commitment to improving quality of care to patients
Understanding of modern medical curriculam and commitment to life-long learning.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies.
Ability to prioritise tasks and information appropriately
IT skills
An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity
Flexible and co-operative approach to colleagues

Desirable

Evidence of participation in research (peer-reviewed publication(s) or research degree)
Higher trainee-equivalent experience of working in medical specialities such as Rheumatology/Haematology/Respiratory medicine/Renal Medicine
Previous experience in Immunology or allergy
Laboratory experience
Extra-curricular activities / achievements relevant to the job.
Undertaken audit projects.
Interest in research with peer reviewed publications.
Participation in service improvement projects.

Initiative and the ability to deal effectively with pressure and/or challenge

Self-motivated with an enquiring, critical approach to work

Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.