Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty
Doctor in Dermatology at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT).
The Dermatology Department at the Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust has a well established and highly performing team treating
a broad range dermatological conditions including skin cancer. The successful applicant will join Locum
Consultants, Associate Specialist, a team of Speciality Doctors, 2 Nurse
Consultants, Matron, a group of Nurse Specialists, Department Manager and the
nursing team to complement, strengthen and help further develop the service.
This is a full-time (10PA) post and part-time positions will also be
considered.
Main duties of the job
The post
holder will be expected to contribute with consultant colleagues and peers to
the provision of a hospital-based specialist Dermatology service.
Key
Tasks:
Provide general
dermatology capacity
Maintenance of the
highest clinical standards in the practice of surgery and dermatology.
Teaching and
training of junior staff and allied medical/ nursing staff.
To actively
participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning
clinicalgovernance, audit and research
To have
responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional
development (CPD)
As well as fulfilling his/ her clinical
responsibilities, the post holder will be expected to play a part in the
Dermatology departments teaching activities and in development projects from
time to time as agreed with the departments other senior staff.
Undertake any other duties as deemed
appropriate and discussed with the senior management team
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Dermatology department is part of the Division
of Integrated Medicine which is committed to transforming the way health care
is provided. The Division provides a
number of unscheduled and scheduled services through integrated patient
pathways which put the patient at the centre of their care, embracing innovation
and new ideas. The Department has historically enjoyed very good relations with
local GP's and the CCG, as well as the other South Yorkshire Dermatology Teams.
The
Division is led by a Director of Clinical Services, General Manager and Head of
Nursing. The Dermatology Department has
an identified Clinical Lead that is supported by an Operational and Performance
Manager and Matron.
The Dermatology Department is a modern and
progressive department which has excellent facilities and comprises a
highly-qualified nursing team and team of doctors: Locum consultant, an
Associate Specialist and experienced Specialty Doctors. One of the Specialty
Doctors is in the process of taking on the role of Consultant through the CESR
route. We also recently appointed 2
excellent candidates to 2 nurse consultant posts. There are established links
with Sheffield and plans to develop these further.
The
department see approximately 6000 new patients per year and performs 500-day
case procedures.
The post
holder will be expected to provide clinical dermatology services within
in-patient and out-patient settings.
The post
holder will be expected to work in partnership with all other members of the
multidisciplinary team ensuring that high quality, safe and effective patient
treatment and care is maintained always.
Deliver the
highest standards of care with a particular focus on the Trusts strategic
priorities including:
Patient safety
first
Good functional
outcomes from treatment
Excellent patient
experience
Performance beyond
our patients expectations
Maximising
efficiency for reinvestment into clinical services
Transforming how
health care is delivered
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Dermatology department is part of the Division
of Integrated Medicine which is committed to transforming the way health care
is provided. The Division provides a
number of unscheduled and scheduled services through integrated patient
pathways which put the patient at the centre of their care, embracing innovation
and new ideas. The Department has historically enjoyed very good relations with
local GP's and the CCG, as well as the other South Yorkshire Dermatology Teams.
The
Division is led by a Director of Clinical Services, General Manager and Head of
Nursing. The Dermatology Department has
an identified Clinical Lead that is supported by an Operational and Performance
Manager and Matron.
The Dermatology Department is a modern and
progressive department which has excellent facilities and comprises a
highly-qualified nursing team and team of doctors: Locum consultant, an
Associate Specialist and experienced Specialty Doctors. One of the Specialty
Doctors is in the process of taking on the role of Consultant through the CESR
route. We also recently appointed 2
excellent candidates to 2 nurse consultant posts. There are established links
with Sheffield and plans to develop these further.
The
department see approximately 6000 new patients per year and performs 500-day
case procedures.
The post
holder will be expected to provide clinical dermatology services within
in-patient and out-patient settings.
The post
holder will be expected to work in partnership with all other members of the
multidisciplinary team ensuring that high quality, safe and effective patient
treatment and care is maintained always.
Deliver the
highest standards of care with a particular focus on the Trusts strategic
priorities including:
Patient safety
first
Good functional
outcomes from treatment
Excellent patient
experience
Performance beyond
our patients expectations
Maximising
efficiency for reinvestment into clinical services
Transforming how
health care is delivered
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Equivalent of MRCP/ MRCGP OR Overseas equivalent
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years full-time at ST1-2 Grade (at least 2 years of which in Dermatology)
Desirable
- Experience of working at middle grade
Ability/skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills, Leadership abilities, General congeniality
- Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership and management skills.
- Able to work effectively with colleagues in MDT
- Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
- Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients throughout the patient journey
- Demonstrable skills in communication (written & verbal) in particular with colleagues, patients and families about sensitive and complex issues
- Problem solving skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure/stress
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
- Flexible in approach to work and a willingness to meet the changing needs of Hospice users
- Basic computer skills
- Evidence of initiative and self-motivation
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Education and Teaching. To provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contributions to teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post.
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to:
- Empower others
- Lead through change
- Influence strategically
- Collaborative working
- Drive for improvements
- Integrity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Equivalent of MRCP/ MRCGP OR Overseas equivalent
Research and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following audit
Desirable
- Relevant research published in peer review journal
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management/organisational ability
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 4 years full-time at ST1-2 Grade (at least 2 years of which in Dermatology)
Desirable
- Experience of working at middle grade
Ability/skills
Essential
- Interpersonal skills, Leadership abilities, General congeniality
- Ability to demonstrate clinical leadership and management skills.
- Able to work effectively with colleagues in MDT
- Capable of organising and prioritising work effectively
- Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients throughout the patient journey
- Demonstrable skills in communication (written & verbal) in particular with colleagues, patients and families about sensitive and complex issues
- Problem solving skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure/stress
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
- Flexible in approach to work and a willingness to meet the changing needs of Hospice users
- Basic computer skills
- Evidence of initiative and self-motivation
Education and Teaching
Essential
- Education and Teaching. To provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The precise details of the contributions to teaching will be discussed with the appointee after taking up post.
Leadership
Essential
- An understanding of and ability to demonstrate your ability to:
- Empower others
- Lead through change
- Influence strategically
- Collaborative working
- Drive for improvements
- Integrity
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).
