Locum Consultant Allergist

Job overview

We are looking to appoint to a Part-time Locum Consultant Allergist to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Northern General Hospital (7 PAs).

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues be responsible for the provision and professional direction of the Clinical Immunology and Allergy Unit and will work flexibly to ensure continuous provision of clinical duties. The new appointee will be responsible for delivery of allergy related clinics only with no duties in respect of immunology related clinics or laboratory work.

The main duties are as specified below:

• To provide weekly Allergy outpatient clinics and to support day case activity within the    CIAU. •    To work as part of a MDT to determine treatment plans for patients.  •    To maintain revalidation and CPD in Allergy.   •    To have a continuing clinical responsibility for patients admitted under your care and for any managerial/administrative arrangements necessary for their continuing care. To this end, the appointee(s) will contribute to the regular meetings of the CIAU Sub-Directorate. •    To participate in the Trust’s annual appraisal process.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.