Locum Consultant Paediatrician with an Interest in Allergy
Posted 17 hours ago
- London, Greater London
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, exceptional and enthusiastic candidate to join the paediatric and adolescent team at University College London Hospital (UCLH) from February 2025 for a locum post (to cover maternity leave) for 1 year as Consultant General Paediatrician with an interest in Allergy (10 PAs).
This post offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative clinical excellence in an exciting, forward-thinking, motivated, and effective team.
Eligibility for full GMC registration and specialty accreditation in Paediatrics are required. Applicants who will be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview may apply. Please upload CV to application.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will join our comprehensive allergy service. The allergy team is made up of 3 consultants, 2 dieticians, and 2 clinical nurse specialists who deliver care to 2000 patients per year. The service is supported by out-patient and day-care nurses and health care assistants and play specialists. There are a variety of allergy clinics including general, adolescent, difficult eczema, rhinology, and early prevention. We run 1,000 in-hospital food challenge and drug provocation tests per year and provide sub-cutaneous and sub-lingual pollen immunotherapy. We are unique in our ability to transition to adult allergy services within UCLH.
In addition to the allergy work, the post holder will contribute to the general service, attending and acute paediatric rota. The general paediatric team includes 14 paediatricians (10.6 WTE). Most participate in a consultant-of-the-week attending service, general paediatric clinics and participate in a 1:10 on-call.
About Us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specializes in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job Responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Eligible for full GMC Registration
On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CST in Paediatrics at the date of interview
MRCPCH or equivalent
APLS provider
Experience
Broad experience in general and emergency paediatrics including ED, inpatient, acute ambulatory, and outpatient settings.
Safeguarding training Level 3
Experience in a clinical subspecialty
Experience in safeguarding
Clear interest in and experience of allergy
Skills and Abilities
Ability to manage all common paediatric emergencies and acute illnesses.
Ability to manage paediatric allergy and atopic disease
Good knowledge of general paediatrics
Knowledge and experience of local and national safeguarding policies
Quality Improvement and Leadership
Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
Range of quality improvement projects in the past 3 years
Competent in a range of IT skills
Experience in a range of teaching techniques at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU
Website:
#J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a highly skilled, exceptional and enthusiastic candidate to join the paediatric and adolescent team at University College London Hospital (UCLH) from February 2025 for a locum post (to cover maternity leave) for 1 year as Consultant General Paediatrician with an interest in Allergy (10 PAs).
This post offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative clinical excellence in an exciting, forward-thinking, motivated, and effective team.
Eligibility for full GMC registration and specialty accreditation in Paediatrics are required. Applicants who will be within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview may apply. Please upload CV to application.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will join our comprehensive allergy service. The allergy team is made up of 3 consultants, 2 dieticians, and 2 clinical nurse specialists who deliver care to 2000 patients per year. The service is supported by out-patient and day-care nurses and health care assistants and play specialists. There are a variety of allergy clinics including general, adolescent, difficult eczema, rhinology, and early prevention. We run 1,000 in-hospital food challenge and drug provocation tests per year and provide sub-cutaneous and sub-lingual pollen immunotherapy. We are unique in our ability to transition to adult allergy services within UCLH.
In addition to the allergy work, the post holder will contribute to the general service, attending and acute paediatric rota. The general paediatric team includes 14 paediatricians (10.6 WTE). Most participate in a consultant-of-the-week attending service, general paediatric clinics and participate in a 1:10 on-call.
About Us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specializes in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral disease. It has world-class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job Responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Eligible for full GMC Registration
On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CST in Paediatrics at the date of interview
MRCPCH or equivalent
APLS provider
Experience
Broad experience in general and emergency paediatrics including ED, inpatient, acute ambulatory, and outpatient settings.
Safeguarding training Level 3
Experience in a clinical subspecialty
Experience in safeguarding
Clear interest in and experience of allergy
Skills and Abilities
Ability to manage all common paediatric emergencies and acute illnesses.
Ability to manage paediatric allergy and atopic disease
Good knowledge of general paediatrics
Knowledge and experience of local and national safeguarding policies
Quality Improvement and Leadership
Evidence of leadership ability and commitment to clinical governance
Range of quality improvement projects in the past 3 years
Competent in a range of IT skills
Experience in a range of teaching techniques at both undergraduate and postgraduate level
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU
Website:
#J-18808-Ljbffr