Job summary
Sunderland Community
Dermatology Service, Sunderland 2 sessions per week. Permanent contract.
The Community
Dermatology service, based at Bunny Hill Primary Care Centre, is looking for an
experienced General Practitioner, with a Special Interest in Dermatology (GPwSI), to
join our friendly, forward thinking team.
Our team
consists of well-established GPwSI, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Surgical
Nurse Practitioners, and Specialist nurses supported by a team of Health Care
Assistants and Administrators. The service offers local, high quality treatment
for a range of general dermatological conditions, including lesion recognition
and minor surgery, in a community setting, providing care closer to home. A
Single Point of access plays an important part, determining through a robust
triage system, that patients are seen by the right practitioner, at the right
time and in the right place, working closely with our secondary care colleagues
for direct onward referral, where necessary.
For an informal
visit or further information, please contact Janice Tate on 0191 5195813/0191
5195850
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will have a wide experience in assessing and treating patients with a wide
range of dermatological conditions.
They will be
expected to have completed accredited dermatology diploma and ideally would
have surgical skills.
They will have
proven interpersonal and communication skills and work well within a team,
evidence of clinical leadership and able to manage their own case load, working
within agreed policies and procedures, relevant to the role
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will undertake new and follow up consultations of patients referred
into the community Dermatology service via a Single Point of Access. This will
include diagnosis of the full range of dermatology conditions and initiating
medical and surgical treatments in a community based clinic.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post holder will undertake new and follow up consultations of patients referred
into the community Dermatology service via a Single Point of Access. This will
include diagnosis of the full range of dermatology conditions and initiating
medical and surgical treatments in a community based clinic.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to act on results such as histories and other pathology results
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other health professionals
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Good organisational skills
- IT literate
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/ service development
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Accreditation in Dermatology
- Willingness to undertake additional professional training
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Dermatology
- Evidence of clinical leadership
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
Desirable
- Surgical experience
- Trained clinical supervisor
- Evidence of leadership
- Management course
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to act on results such as histories and other pathology results
- Proven interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other health professionals
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Good organisational skills
- IT literate
- Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/ service development
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Accreditation in Dermatology
- Willingness to undertake additional professional training
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc)
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in Dermatology
- Evidence of clinical leadership
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Works well within a multidisciplinary environment
Desirable
- Surgical experience
- Trained clinical supervisor
- Evidence of leadership
- Management course
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Desirable
- Trained in moving and handling procedures
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).
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