Job summary
We are seeking to appoint a Locally Employed Doctor (Higher) in Dermatology to join our well established, friendly and dynamic team. The post will be based entirely at Queen Elizabeth hospital site and would suit someone wishing to gain experience in Dermatology in preparation for application for Specialist training. A designated consultant supervisor/mentor will oversee your education and training development, and some support for those undertaking CESR may be possible based on requirements and stage of development.
The service is located within the main hospital site in a dedicated department. The department offers 10 clinic rooms, a dressings room, two theatres and a phototherapy unit. We offer a range of clinics led by both consultants and specialist nurses including the Regional Skin Lymphoma service, Joint skin oncology clinic, Tertiary Vulval clinic, Specialist Medical Dermatology and complex skin surgery including Mohs surgery. We also have a well established teledermatology service along with an advice and guidance service.
The post is full-time, 40 hour post but applicants wishing to work less than this will be considered. Pay will be as per the national LED pay scale with a commencing point based on your skills and experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be actively involved in clinical and translational research and with the help of the multi- disciplinary research team and will support the extensive clinical trials programme within the Clinical Research Facility. This will include:
1.Becoming an integral member of the cutaneous lymphoma research team and executing both clinical and translational research projects in cutaneous lymphoma.
2.Contributing to the provision of required medical support for patients participating in interventional and non-interventional clinical trials/studies.
3.Contribute to the ongoing development, efficiency and operational functioning of the research team.
4.Ensure that written informed consent is obtained from every study subject before any study related procedure/s are carried out, including sample and data collection in accordance with the Trust research governance arrangements and Medicines for Human Use
5.Provide support to the wider research team.
6.To contribute to the publication of research performed within the group and communicating the results to the wider public.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are leadership, teaching and research opportunities available and training for these roles are available within the Trust.
The appointee will work with 14 consultant dermatology colleagues, 5 residents, specialist nurses (biologics, skin lymphoma, skin cancer), a specialist Pharmacist, experienced health care assistants and scrub nurses, a team of medical secretaries and operational managers. As a SSMDT we work closely with plastic surgeons and medical photographers.
Leadership & Governance
*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.
*Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward-looking innovative practice.
*Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.
*Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.
*Play an active role in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance program.
*Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
*Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
Planning and organising
*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
*Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There are leadership, teaching and research opportunities available and training for these roles are available within the Trust.
The appointee will work with 14 consultant dermatology colleagues, 5 residents, specialist nurses (biologics, skin lymphoma, skin cancer), a specialist Pharmacist, experienced health care assistants and scrub nurses, a team of medical secretaries and operational managers. As a SSMDT we work closely with plastic surgeons and medical photographers.
Leadership & Governance
*Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved.
*Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward-looking innovative practice.
*Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.
*Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.
*Play an active role in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance program.
*Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
*Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
*Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave and at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
Planning and organising
*Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
*Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- *Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application
Experience
Essential
- *2 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a LTFT basis) with at least 6 months within the NHS
- *Experience of participation in CPD
- *Quality/audit project experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- *Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application
Experience
Essential
- *2 years full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a LTFT basis) with at least 6 months within the NHS
- *Experience of participation in CPD
- *Quality/audit project experience
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
