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Consultant Immunologist

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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Salford

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  • You must provide high-quality clinical Immunology services, maintain continuing education, participate in audits and governance, with no mandatory out-of-hours work.
  • You will manage allergy and immunology services, conduct clinics, supervise treatments, advise on inpatient care, update guidelines, support staff training, and ensure quality accreditation.

Requirements

  • 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 Royal Hospital, the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). Duties will encompass all aspects of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
  • Honorary contract with Manchester Foundation Trust (Site of the Greater Manchester Immunology laboratory) can be arranged for limited involvement with regional immunology laboratory.
  • The post holder will be expected to maintain continuing medical education to the requirements of the relevant Royal College(s), to participate in relevant CPD activities, clinical audit, clinical governance, relevant quality assurance schemes and proficiency testing, appraisal, job plan review and revalidation. Consultants are also required to complete mandatory training. There is no mandatory out-of-hours work. Colleague cross-cover for annual, professional and study leave is expected.

Responsibilities

  • 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 for immunodeficiency and allergy
  • Conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults
  • Supervise and manage the long-term treatment of patients with 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 and undergraduate medical students
  • To maintain and support continuous quality improvement by achieving and maintaining QPIDS and IQAS accreditation

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Consultant Immunologist at Salford Royal Hospital?

The primary responsibility is to provide a comprehensive, efficient, and high-quality clinical Immunology service, encompassing all aspects of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

Is there an opportunity to engage with the regional immunology laboratory?

Yes, an honorary contract with Manchester Foundation Trust can be arranged for limited involvement with the regional immunology laboratory.

What will the Consultant Immunologist be expected to participate in regarding patient care?

The Consultant Immunologist will participate in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, managing and triaging referrals, and advising on the care of inpatients.

Will the postholder conduct patient clinics?

Yes, the postholder will conduct weekly clinics for the investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults.

Are there any specific training responsibilities associated with this role?

Yes, the Consultant Immunologist will supervise and support the specialist nursing team and participate in training nurses, immunology trainees, and undergraduate medical students.

Is there a requirement for continuing medical education?

Yes, the postholder is expected to maintain continuing medical education to the requirements of the relevant Royal College(s) and participate in relevant CPD activities.

Are there any mandatory out-of-hours responsibilities for this position?

No, there is no mandatory out-of-hours work for this position.

What benefits are offered by the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust?

The benefits include a competitive package with a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

Who can I contact for further details or an informal visit regarding the position?

You can contact Dr. Archana Herwadkar at Archana.Herwadkar@nca.nhs.uk or call 0161 206 0522 for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

What are the core values of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust?

The core values are care, appreciate, and inspire.

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Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Our NHS Trust provides hospital & community health services across four localities in Salford, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale

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Mission & Purpose

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of hospital and community services across Greater Manchester. Their mission is to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Their purpose is to ensure high standards of clinical excellence and compassionate care through their integrated health services, promoting better outcomes and experiences for patients.