Job summary
Community Dermatology Lambeth (CDL) is seeking a fixed term (12 month) 8.25 PA Associate Specialty in Dermatology to join an enthusiastic and forward-thinking team. The department is currently involved in exciting initiatives and are looking for an individual with appropriate skills to complement this team and help keep the service in the forefront of clinical excellence.
The post holder will be expected to show initiative towards patient care putting the patient first. They should have significant experience in the provision of community and paediatric dermatology services and hold the UK dermatology certificate of completion of training or equivalent outside the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an active and progressive community service delivered on the sites of St Thomas' Hospital and West Norwood Leisure Centre.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be responsible to Lambeth Community Clinic Lead, Dr Mitesh Patel. The post-holder will also supervise the clinic and be the point of contact for the CDL when Dr Mitesh Patel is away.
Job Summary:
To work in and supervise community dermatology services.
To work in and support general paediatric and paediatric severe eczema services.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring
a high standard of patient care.
To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and
training.
Indicative clinic templates:
Community dermatology: 8 new, 2 follow-ups
General paediatric dermatology: 4 new, 6 follow-ups
Severe eczema clinic; 4-6 patients
About us
The Trust includes St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital and both adult and children's community services in Lambeth and Southwark. In 2021, the Trust merged with the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust.
We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, as well as specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiothoracic, women's and children's services, kidney care and orthopaedics. We have one of the largest critical care units in the UK and one of the busiest A&E departments in London. See www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk for further details.
Our reputation for safe, high-quality care is among the best in the UK and we strive to put patients at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Dermatology Associate Specialty
Offer dermatology consultations for assessment of patients referred into community dermatology services clinics
Offer procedures such as dermoscopy, cryotherapy, injections and surgical intervention as appropriate
Arrange investigation, offer management plans for GP implementation (returning patients to GP care) or to offer follow up (either face to face or as a telephone consultation) or onward referral to secondary care as needed
Maintain adequate and timely records of consultations, investigations, prescribing and procedures using the clinical system and its templates &/or a separate database where appropriate (e.g., biopsies)
Ensure timely review of results with communication of the outcome to the patient or their carer and/or referring clinician as appropriate.
Complete computerised outcome letters to the referring clinician/ patient/ carer and liaise with the administration team to ensure that letters reach them
Prescribe in line with local dermatology formularies (South East London APC/ JMF)
Practise in a way that seeks to comply with the SE London Treatment Access Policy.
Practise within national 2WW/ NICE/ IOG/ BAD/PCDS/ local dermatology guidelines
Practise within their competence, acknowledge limitations and decline duties for which they are not qualified. Liaise/ seek advice from community dermatology consultant colleagues for optimal delivery of patient care and to address their training needs.
Complete relevant activity documentation (by hand or within computer templates as requested) to allow tracking of KPI
Complete mandatory training and comply with relevant regulations
Handle data/ images/ patient information in a GDPR compliant manner e.g. ensuring use of nhs.net email addresses for transfer of patient specific information
Take reasonable care for their safety and that of others in both actions and omissions. Report and seek immediate advice in the event of a needle stick injury or other injury sustained whilst delivering care
Report significant or near miss events at the earliest opportunity
** Please see attached document for full JD**
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Dermatology Associate Specialty
Offer dermatology consultations for assessment of patients referred into community dermatology services clinics
Offer procedures such as dermoscopy, cryotherapy, injections and surgical intervention as appropriate
Arrange investigation, offer management plans for GP implementation (returning patients to GP care) or to offer follow up (either face to face or as a telephone consultation) or onward referral to secondary care as needed
Maintain adequate and timely records of consultations, investigations, prescribing and procedures using the clinical system and its templates &/or a separate database where appropriate (e.g., biopsies)
Ensure timely review of results with communication of the outcome to the patient or their carer and/or referring clinician as appropriate.
Complete computerised outcome letters to the referring clinician/ patient/ carer and liaise with the administration team to ensure that letters reach them
Prescribe in line with local dermatology formularies (South East London APC/ JMF)
Practise in a way that seeks to comply with the SE London Treatment Access Policy.
Practise within national 2WW/ NICE/ IOG/ BAD/PCDS/ local dermatology guidelines
Practise within their competence, acknowledge limitations and decline duties for which they are not qualified. Liaise/ seek advice from community dermatology consultant colleagues for optimal delivery of patient care and to address their training needs.
Complete relevant activity documentation (by hand or within computer templates as requested) to allow tracking of KPI
Complete mandatory training and comply with relevant regulations
Handle data/ images/ patient information in a GDPR compliant manner e.g. ensuring use of nhs.net email addresses for transfer of patient specific information
Take reasonable care for their safety and that of others in both actions and omissions. Report and seek immediate advice in the event of a needle stick injury or other injury sustained whilst delivering care
Report significant or near miss events at the earliest opportunity
** Please see attached document for full JD**
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a License to Practice.
- Has completed UK dermatology completion of certificate training or equivalent outside the UK
Desirable
- Basic skills in the diagnosis and management of patients with skin disease in the community.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience in managing adult and paediatric patients with skin disease in the community and/or secondary care settings.
- Has experience of severe eczema and biologics in paediatric setting
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Understands the principles of research within clinical practice and evidence-based medicine.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Education
Essential
- Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a License to Practice.
- Has completed UK dermatology completion of certificate training or equivalent outside the UK
Desirable
- Basic skills in the diagnosis and management of patients with skin disease in the community.
Previous experience
Essential
- Experience in managing adult and paediatric patients with skin disease in the community and/or secondary care settings.
- Has experience of severe eczema and biologics in paediatric setting
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Understands the principles of research within clinical practice and evidence-based medicine.
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).
