Locum Consultant in Paediatric Allergy

Company: University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Weston
Posted on: May 31, 2025

Job Description:

Main area General Paediatrician Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 6 months (From start date or ends 31st March 2026) Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week Job ref 387-WC5682-DHSite Bristol Royal Hospital for Children Town Bristol Salary -105,504 - -139,882 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/06/2025 23:59As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time (8 PA's) locum Consultant in Paediatric Allergy to join our UHBW team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and dynamic individual who will enhance our established team of Consultants. You will take part in the outpatient and day case workload of the department and play a vital role in the delivery of healthcare for Children and Young People across North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We are looking for a colleague who is driven, enthusiastic and adaptable to join our team. Being a flexible team-player is essential.Main duties of the jobThe team delivers a comprehensive secondary and tertiary allergy services across the portfolio of atopic disease including food allergy, aeroallergens and immunotherapy, some oral immunotherapy, drug and venom allergy. We have comprehensive links with allied teams including dermatology, ENT respirology and gastroenterology.The outpatient clinics will be held across our UHBW region, with outpatient outreach clinics at Southmead Hospital (NBT), Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), Weston-Super-Mare Hospital (WGH) and South Bristol Community Hospital (SBCH).Working for our organisationUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor more information please refer to the attached job description, or to organise a tour of our specialist departments please contact:Anna Thursby-Pelham, General Paediatrician & Allergy Consultant, Clinical Lead on Anna.Thursby-Pelham@uhbw.nhs.ukPerson specificationQualifications & Training

• Full and specialist registration in either AIM or GIM with the General Medical Council (GMC) or
• Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview *Locum candidates do not need specialist registration
• Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
• RCPCH SPIN module in allergy or equivalent experienceExperience
  • Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in paediatrics and paediatric allergy and associated atopic disciplines
  • Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
  • Evidence of a special interest in paediatric allergy, and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategyClinical Knowledge and Skills
    • Up to date knowledge and experience of paediatric allergy and safeguarding children and young people
    • Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to specialty
    • Skills in acute paediatric allergy assessment and management, eg. anaphylaxis, and independent delivery of allergy outpatient clinics
    • Broad range of IT skillsClinical Governance and Audit
      • Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
      • Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
      • Positive approach to evidence based practice
      • Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participationResearch
        • Knowledge of the principles involved in research
        • Evidence of involvement in research
        • Evidence of peer review research papers
        • Ability to increase the academic profile of the departmentTeaching and Training
          • Experience of teaching medical students.
          • Experience of supervising trainees.
          • Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
          • Formal teaching qualification
          • Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
          • Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
          • Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
          • Ability to practice independently as a consultant
          • Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
          • Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
          • Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structuresInterpersonal, communication and team working skills
            • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
            • Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
            • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
            • Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
            • Ability to be a flexible team memberAny other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
              • Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
              • Awareness of personal limitations
              • Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
              • Meets professional health requirements
              • Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.
              • Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levelsWe hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. - As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge. - The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers. - UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. - To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview. - If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. - The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. - By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. - Please be aware of scams - unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.IMPORTANT:Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person SpecificationOnly those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou 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.
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