Consultant Post in Immunology Microsite
Thank you for your interest in the Consultant in Immunology role. The enclosed information, will, we hope, answer some of the questions you may have about the work of NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and the position. If, however, you have any unanswered queries, or would like to find out more about what is involved, please do not hesitate to contact Lorraine Porteous, at our recruitment partners, Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
About NHS National Services Scotland and Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) provides a diverse range of support services across Scotland to ensure that frontline patient care is delivered effectively.
NSS works at the very heart of the health service providing direct services, such as blood transfusion and health screening, delivering support services that are crucial to the effective operation of NHS Scotland. Our business is health and everything that underpins the modern NHS.
Our wide range of services are provided through our specialised Strategic Business Units. All our Strategic Business Units are supported by the NSS Headquarters Unit which provides leadership, governance and support services to NSS and other NHS Scotland bodies.
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) is the specialist provider of transfusion medicine in Scotland, supplying high quality blood, tissues, cells and services. SNBTS work with communities, hospitals and professionals to ensure that the donor's gift is used wisely and effectively for the benefit of patients. The key priority of SNBTS is to ensure that NHSScotland has enough blood to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland with the responsibility of making sure that blood, tissues and cells are available when patients need them.
Consultant Post in Immunology
The main duties will be within the Edinburgh and South East Blood Transfusion Clinical Centre and will include professional leadership of the immunology laboratory service and developing/providing services to patients (including the existing immunoglobulin therapy service) for patients with primary immunodeficiency. Additional duties may be agreed in consultation with the Medical Director or his/her depute.
The post holder will share responsibilities for teaching and training and will be encouraged to develop a research interest. An honorary Senior Lecturer position in the University of Edinburgh may be offered to a suitably qualified post-holder. There are existing scientific and clinical meetings within the centre and it is hoped that the appointee will take an active role in developing these.
Personal professional development will be reviewed in regular appraisal: maintenance of CPD compliance of RCPath is mandatory as is maintenance of full registration with GMC. Facilities to ensure these will be provided.
The post holder will be expected to facilitate the development of the immunology service and to contribute to the development of Patient Services theme working through membership of theme working groups.
Recruitment Process
We trust that you have found the information on this site both useful and informative.
To apply, please complete an application form (available for download below) and this send this along with an up to date CV to Melissa Scholes by email – mailto:mscholes@aspenpeople.co.uk or by post to Aspen People Ltd, 5th Floor, 78 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5UB quoting reference G914).
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their application against the job description and person specification. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as why you are interested in the role.
Please note that you will receive an acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours - if you do not receive this please contact Melissa Scholes.
For a confidential discussion on the role please contact Lorraine Porteous, Ken Dalgleish or Melissa Scholes on 0141 212 7555..
| Closing date for applications: | Friday 8th May 2015 |
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