The appointee will, together with a consultant colleague, be responsible for providing a comprehensive, efficient, and high-quality clinical Immunology service at Salford Royal Hospital, part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA). Responsibilities include all aspects of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Key duties:
1. Participate in maintaining and developing allergy and immunology services, including management and triage of referrals.
2. Maintain or acquire accreditation for immunodeficiency and allergy services.
3. Conduct weekly clinics for investigation and management of immunodeficiency and allergy in adults.
4. Supervise and manage long-term treatment of patients with immune deficiency and allergy.
5. Participate in day-care activities, supervising immunoglobulin replacement therapy, allergen immunotherapy, and challenge/provocation testing.
6. Advise on inpatient care in consultation with other specialists.
7. Contribute to writing and updating clinical guidelines and protocols.
8. Supervise and support the specialist nursing team.
9. Participate in training nurses, immunology trainees, and undergraduate medical students.
10. Maintain continuous quality improvement by achieving and maintaining QPIDS and IQAS accreditation.
The post holder is expected to maintain continuing medical education as per Royal College requirements, participate in CPD activities, clinical audit, governance, quality assurance schemes, proficiency testing, appraisal, job plan review, and revalidation. Mandatory training is required for consultants. No mandatory out-of-hours work is expected. Cross-cover for leave is also anticipated.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester, employing 20,000 colleagues. We are committed to high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and partners. We value our core principles of care, appreciation, and inspiration, and offer roles with purpose, flexibility, and a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, and protected wellbeing hours.
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