Job summary
We are looking to appoint to a whole-time Specialty Doctor in Dermatology at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate may be expected to work at both RHH at this Trust and Sheffield Children's Hospital.
We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.
Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with senior colleagues (at both Consultant grade and other Specialist Grades) be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive, Dermatology Service. The successful candidate will work flexibly and co-operatively with other members of the team to provide a high quality, comprehensive service within this teaching hospital environment.
The main roles and responsibility are the diagnosing, managing and treating of patient referred to the service. This will involve conducting outpatient clinics and undertaking surgical interventions and systemic treatment.
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link.
Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information: COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment at this time, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks, and so that we can support those who may be undecided about vaccination. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at https://sheffieldhospitalscoronavirus.co.uk/vaccine.html where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination. There is a current government consultation underway which will determine whether some new starters may need to be vaccinated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- Qualification required for post MRCP or Equivalent.
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in Dermatology, or equivalent experience including competencies.
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent Fellowship or equivalent
- Dermatology SCE (specialty certificate exam)
- Wider experience in different units
- Experience in paediatric dermatology and dermatology research.
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues.
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- Qualification required for post MRCP or Equivalent.
- A minimum of 4 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in Dermatology, or equivalent experience including competencies.
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice.
Desirable
- MD or PhD or equivalent Fellowship or equivalent
- Dermatology SCE (specialty certificate exam)
- Wider experience in different units
- Experience in paediatric dermatology and dermatology research.
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrate and understanding of management & clinical governance issues.
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
Desirable
- Documented completed audits during training
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good written and oral communication skills
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).
