Consultant Dermatologist

Job description

Job summary

Have you considered advancing your career in Dermatology in a place where your initiatives and skills are valued?

This is an excellent opportunity to join our specialist team of consultant doctors and become part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. You will be based at Peterborough City Hospital and work cross-site at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford and Rutland Hospital. We work closely with the Community sector providing support and governance for GPwER and Nursing Specialists in the region.

As our new Consultant Dermatologist, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team dedicated to providing comprehensive care at the secondary level for patients with Medical Dermatology and skin cancer needs and participating in outpatient clinics.

You will be a Member of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practice with the General Medical Council. Specialist Registrars who have successfully completed all parts of their training must be listed in the specialist register within six months of the appointment committee.

We are dedicated to ensuring flexible working schedules to promote a better work-life balance for all out employees. If you are interested in working part-time, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

Principal elements of the post will be:

• To provide outpatient clinic and procedure lists across the hospital sites for inflammatory skin disease and skin cancer patients in the adult and paediatric population.
• To be an active member of the skin cancer multidisciplinary team, with regular attendance at the alternate week MDT meetings.
• To provide support, training and governance to nurses and any junior medical staff in the team. Support for local GPwSI, GPs in training and students from regional hospitals is also anticipated.
• To provide a comprehensive Dermatology service, in collaboration with other Dermatologists, including inpatient care and referrals, outpatient referrals and treatment and telephone or electronic advice and guidance to local GPs.
• Active participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and research as appropriate. There is access to a study leave budget for appropriate CPD activities. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Trust and CBU Clinical Governance processes including the dedicated monthly half days. Compliance with annual appraisal and revalidation programme is required.
• To work with NWAFT and community colleagues to develop integrated services for Skin patients in the region.
• To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the division and the Trust.

About us

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is a large, complex organisation serving a diverse population across multiple sites. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe and effective care, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and clinical leadership.

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative senior leadership community, working closely with clinical and corporate colleagues to address key priorities and challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a rapid, visible difference at a critical time, improving care, strengthening standards, and embedding a positive, accountable culture.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is managerially accountable to the Divisional Operational Manager, Division of Surgery and clinically accountable to the Divisional Director, Division of Surgery.

Applicants will be expected to be Members of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practise with the General Medical Council. The appointee must be on the GMCs Specialist Register prior to taking up the appointment. Specialist Registrars who have successfully completed all parts of their training must be listed in the specialist register within six months of the appointment committee.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The post holder is managerially accountable to the Divisional Operational Manager, Division of Surgery and clinically accountable to the Divisional Director, Division of Surgery.

Applicants will be expected to be Members of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practise with the General Medical Council. The appointee must be on the GMCs Specialist Register prior to taking up the appointment. Specialist Registrars who have successfully completed all parts of their training must be listed in the specialist register within six months of the appointment committee.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CESR); eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
• Possession of MRCP or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• Higher degree (e.g. MD, PHD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Dermatology
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of Dermatological problems
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Evidence of sub-specialty interests would be beneficial

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage daily working priorities
• Leadership qualities
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Management training course

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising and teaching junior doctors, nurses and students
• Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

• Formal Training/teaching course

Research and Audit Experience

Essential

• Interest in research and the ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Understanding and experience of audit

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed Dermatological journals
• Evidence of audit projects undertaken

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CESR); eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
• Possession of MRCP or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• Higher degree (e.g. MD, PHD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Dermatology
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of Dermatological problems
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Evidence of sub-specialty interests would be beneficial

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential

• Ability to organise and manage daily working priorities
• Leadership qualities
• Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Management training course

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of supervising and teaching junior doctors, nurses and students
• Ability to teach clinical skills

Desirable

• Formal Training/teaching course

Research and Audit Experience

Essential

• Interest in research and the ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Understanding and experience of audit

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed Dermatological journals
• Evidence of audit projects undertaken

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

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