Job summary
- Main area
- Allergy
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 339-MED2977-AAR
- Employer
- North Bristol NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southmead Hospital - Brunel Building
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £59,175 - £95,400 PER ANUM
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
GP with Special interest in Allergy
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
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Job overview
In the light of increased demand and a regionally expanding Allergy service, North Bristol NHS Trust wishes to invite applications for apart time General Practitioner(s) with (or to develop) a specialist interest in allergy. Depending on the applications we may be able to appoint a second post. As this is a specialist area, we would consider giving training to those with an interest but who have not yet achieved requisite skill level in allergy.
Based in Southmead Hospital Bristol (but clinics may be required at other local hospitals), the post holder will be provided with an opportunity to deliver care in one of Europe’s leading hospitals facilities, as well as delivering out outpatient diagnosis and treatment for allergy, this role could be expanded to include inpatient supervision of allergy challenges, after appropriate training. North Bristol NHS Trust has been commissioned to provide services to Taunton, South Gloucestershire and Bath hospitals.
The successful applicant will play a key role in extending the NBT’s Allergy and Immunology service and will work closely with Consultants and Specialist Nurses to meet increased demand for ambulatory care whilst also, if appropriate, supporting inpatient day admission procedures. This is a great opportunity to learn more about allergies and the immune system, to trial it for a possible career or to take the skills learnt into general practice.
Main duties of the job
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Clinical
Responsibility for the outpatient care of patients in liaison with Consultant/Specialist colleagues.
Running allergy clinics and allergy challenges (after appropriate training), independently but with reference to Consultants/Specialist as or if required
Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff if appropriate.
Professional supervision and management of Nursing staff as and when required.
Teaching & Supervision of Junior Medical Staff and Students
Teaching, examination and accreditation duties as requested by the Director of Postgraduate Medical Education and agreed with your clinical manager if required,
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Working for your organisation
The Department of Immunology and Allergy is the regional unit for the Avon, Somerset, Gloucester and Wiltshire Area. It provides a full complement of Allergy services to this region. This includes Allergy clinics, Allergy Diagnostics, Allergy Challenges and Desensitisation. The service is delivered by 4 Consultants, 2 Spr’s and 7 Specialist Nurses. The successful applicant would be expected to join this busy successful team and provide support services for them.
We have a full range of allergy work, including diagnosis, treatment, desensitisation and challenge. We also have specialist drug allergy diagnosis. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience in allergy.
Full Registration with the GMC is essential. Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices or equivalent is essential. The successful candidate will be employed under Terms & Conditions of Service for Specialist Doctors (England).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to be fully involved in the developments of the Speciality, appertaining to Allergy, take account of the Trust policies, including Risk Management Strategy and developments in Clinical Governance.
The appointee may be asked to participate in other managerial and administrative work and will be expected to be aware of the broader context within the NHS in which Specialist doctors operate.
It is a requirement that if the employee has concerns about the professional performance of a member of the medical staff, they have a duty to speak to the person concerned. If the matter is potentially serious or satisfaction is not obtained with a direct approach, such concerns should be discussed with the Trust’s Medical Director.
The appointee will be expected to be aware of the general and local budgeting issues within the NHS.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Maintain Full registration with the GMC.
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (Allergy/Immunology) or equivalent.
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Have completed at least 2 years full time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis)
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Desirable criteria
- Management and care of patients with Immunological conditions
- A knowledge and experience of genomic medicine
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Experience of Clinical Audit or case review.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates, post-graduates and nursing team.
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrates values and behaviours consistent with the NHS Leadership Academy Healthcare Leadership model
- Willing to challenge & adopt an enquiring approach to learning / helping bring about clinical service quality improvement;
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Gompels
- Job title
- clinical lead
- Telephone number
- 0117 414 8392
- Additional information
Further details available from Dr Mark Gompels, Consultant in Clinical Immunology and Allergy & Specialty Lead, on telephone number 0117 414 8392 or [email protected].
Before submitting your application, please read covering letter and Guidance notes on Completing Application for Medical and Dental Staff.
Applications should include three referees one of which should be your current or most recent employer. Any offer of interview is subject to the receipt of three satisfactory references
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