Locum Consultant In Immunology in Guildford

Job Details

Applications are invited for a full time (10 PA) Locum Consultant Immunologist post for 12 months, within Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services, the joint pathology directorate of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, and Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

The successful applicants will be based at the Royal Surrey Hospital but will be expected to undertake work at the laboratory site at St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to develop and expand the clinical service in allergy and immunodeficiency, and the immunopathology service. Clinical services are provided at the Royal Surrey and Frimley Park sites. The laboratory provides a comprehensive service in autoantibody, immunochemistry, cellular and allergy testing.

The successful applicant will have MRCP and FRCPath in Immunology, or evidence of equivalent training and experience, and be on the Specialist Register of the GMC for Immunology, or be eligible to be on the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Appointments Advisory Committee interview.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder will join a team providing a clinical service in allergy and immunodeficiency, and a laboratory immunopathology service.

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC

MBBS or equivalent

FRCPath or equivalent

MRCP or equivalent

Desirable

Educational Supervisor qualification

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Immunology (or relevant specialty) via CCT (CCT date must be within 6 months of interview date), CESR or oEuropean Community Rights

Experience
Essential

Evidence of thorough training in immunology and allergy

Relevant and up-to-date experience in the practice of Immunology and Allergy

Research
Essential

Active interest in and commitment to research clinical innovation

Employer details
Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey Hospital

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX