Job summary
This post has been created to offer bespoke specialist training in Hair and Nail Disorders and the overlap of Dermatology with Endocrinology. The post is designed to offer experience managing patients with complex scalp and hair disorders and endocrine pathologies influencing hair physiology. It will also allow successful candidates to be involve in clinical research in adolescent and adult alopecias. You will be part of a large, consultant-led multi-disciplinary team. This post is aimed at candidates seeking further experience managing patients primarily with complex scalp and hair disorders.
Main duties of the job
To receive subspecialist training and further development in hair and nail disorders and endocrino-pathologies of relevance to alopecias.
To deliver clinical and other service activities in order to provide a high standard of care for patients with hair and nail disorders.
To contribute to clinical research activities of St. John's Institute of Dermatology
The postholder will, together with colleagues, contribute to the provision of dermatology care for hair and nail disorders as follows:
- To be an active member of the multidisciplinary hair and nails team
- To undertake outpatient clinics (general hair and nails; advanced therapeutics)
- To contribute to the required medical support for patients requiring advanced and immunosuppressive therapies
- To provide continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge
- To support clinical research (commercial and non-commercial)
- To engage in and learn from Endocrinology clinics about the relevance of endocrine pathology in certain alopecias
- To engage in audit and quality service improvement activities
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the largest hospital trusts in the country, with a staff of almost 12,000, a turnover of over £1 billion and one million patient contacts a year.
The Trust comprises two of London's oldest and best-known teaching hospitals. The hospitals have a long history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. Both hospitals have built on these traditions and continue to have a reputation for excellence and innovation.
We are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre (AHSC), a pioneering collaboration between one of the world's leading research-led universities and three of London's most successful NHS Foundation Trusts. Our AHSC is one of only five in the UK. It consists of King's College London, and Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts. King's Health Partners includes seven hospitals and over 150 community-based services, is responsible for seeing 2 million patients each year, has 25,000 employees and 19,500 students, and a £2 billion annual turnover. Itbrings togetherthe best of basic and translational research, clinical excellence and world-class teaching to deliver groundbreaking advances in physical and mental healthcare. See www.kingshealthpartners.org
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold license to practice
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- Post CCST in Dermatology
- Specialist interest in Endocrinology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Dermatology and its subspecialties
- Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Understanding of the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications/training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and hold license to practice
- MRCP(UK) or equivalent
- Post CCST in Dermatology
- Specialist interest in Endocrinology
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in Dermatology and its subspecialties
- Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
- Understanding of the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Broad-based general professional training in general medicine
Desirable
- Evidence of original research
Teaching & Audit
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Desirable
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience/Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of General Medicine experience
- Relevant post reg. experience
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Enthusiasm for clinical medicine
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Personal skills audit, professional development
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Evidence of a depth of understanding of audit
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Clinical Experience/Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven track record of General Medicine experience
- Relevant post reg. experience
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach
- Enthusiasm for clinical medicine
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Personal skills audit, professional development
Essential
- Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications
- Evidence of a depth of understanding of audit
Other
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council
- Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
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).
