Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a local GP with an interest in dermatology to join our integrated, consultant-led dermatology team.
We are a department with 6 substantive consultants, 3 registrars on the Oxford training rotation, 2 clinical fellow, a dermatology pharmacist, nurse consultant and 5 dermatology specialist nurses. We also have visiting consultants from Oxford and Kings, London as well as several longstanding Locum Consultants. We already have several GPwER team members within the team who work in a variety of areas within dermatology.
We have a strong track record over two decades of working with local GP's in the department, initially as clinical assistants and more recently GPwERs. We also engage actively with our primary care colleagues though our GP outreach work.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates would have on-the-job clinical training. We feel that previous dermatology experience is essential, alongside a desire to learn dermatology, be part of a lively team and provide dermatology services to the local population.
Due to our advanced EPR and letter dictation programmes, administration burden is minimal but admin time will be allocated to support each clinic worked as part of the job plan.
We run a large number of specialist dermatology clinics (including acne, vulval, paediatric, male genital, rheumatology and biologic clinics). We would encourage sucessful applicants to consider whether they would like to work in one of these specialist areas as part of their job plan.
Attendance at 4 skin cancer MDT meetings per year is strongly recommended for any GPwER seeing skin cancer patients. These meetings run every Thursday morning, 8.30-9.30am. These can be joined virtually via microsoft TEAMS.
We would encourage successful candidates to join the Primary care Dermatology Society (PCDS) and undergo several hours of dermatology CPD per year.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan (subject to discussion with dermatology clinical lead and sucessful candidate)
- Ideally we are looking for each successful candidate to work a minimum of 2 clinical, patient facing sessions, with 1 hour of admin paid per clinical session worked.
- Clinical sessions will likely involve 1 skin cancer session in addition to a specialist clinic (paediatic eczema/acne/vulval depending on the successful candidates preferences).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Plan (subject to discussion with dermatology clinical lead and sucessful candidate)
- Ideally we are looking for each successful candidate to work a minimum of 2 clinical, patient facing sessions, with 1 hour of admin paid per clinical session worked.
- Clinical sessions will likely involve 1 skin cancer session in addition to a specialist clinic (paediatic eczema/acne/vulval depending on the successful candidates preferences).
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCP/MRCS/MRCGP - full membership.
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate medical qualification in dermatology.
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing dermatology interest and engagement.
- Previous experience in Dermatology.
Desirable
- Previous dermatology clinical experience (such as SHO).
- Previous dermatology surgical experience or other relevant surgical experience.
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Competence at foundation completion level in the management of medical emergencies, inpatient care, and outpatient experience
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Evidence of some dermatology training and experience
Desirable
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification).
- Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission.
- Evidence of having had dermoscopy training.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Have undertaken previous audits and quality improvement projects. Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Teaching qualification or course.
- Publications in peer review journals.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills, and evidence of sucessful team working within an MDT
- Able to empathise and communicate well with patients.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCP/MRCS/MRCGP - full membership.
Desirable
- Higher postgraduate medical qualification in dermatology.
Clinical Experience & Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing dermatology interest and engagement.
- Previous experience in Dermatology.
Desirable
- Previous dermatology clinical experience (such as SHO).
- Previous dermatology surgical experience or other relevant surgical experience.
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Competence at foundation completion level in the management of medical emergencies, inpatient care, and outpatient experience
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to prioritise clinical need.
- Able to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Evidence of some dermatology training and experience
Desirable
- Evidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies (e.g. ALERT, IMPACT certification).
- Evidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission.
- Evidence of having had dermoscopy training.
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Have undertaken previous audits and quality improvement projects. Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Desirable
- Teaching experience
- Teaching qualification or course.
- Publications in peer review journals.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills, and evidence of sucessful team working within an MDT
- Able to empathise and communicate well with patients.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
