Job summary
The St John's Institute of Dermatology provides a comprehensive general dermatology service, as well as a wide range of multi-disciplinary specialist services (see our web page). Its primary role is the delivery of excellence in clinical service, education and training, research and development in Dermatology and is one of the largest outpatient facilities at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
To contribute to, and receive subspecialty training in complex dermatologic surgery including Mohs' micrographic procedures, PDT and other subspecialty interventions for treatment of skin cancer
To participate in all aspects of service delivery as related to skin cancer including multidisciplinary non-melanoma skin cancer meetings and weekly clinical rounds.
To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care
To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of dermatologic surgery services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
- Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer excision
- Appropriate reconstructive techniques including flaps and grafts for resultant defects
- Photodynamic therapy
- Laser treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions
- Laser ablative techniques (as appropriate).
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
- Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
The appointed trainee would be expected to be competent in dermatological surgery, as delivered by their host countrys accredited residency program. This post will build on and expand these competencies and deliver appropriate training to achieve the following:
- proficiency in Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer excision
- appropriate reconstructive techniques including flaps and grafts for resultant defects
- competency in performing laser treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions
- laser ablative techniques (as appropriate).
The post will also provide exposure to and training in, complex skin cancer management and successful multi-disciplinary team working as a participant in a broad range of specialist skin cancer clinics at St Johns (eg tertiary referral non melanoma skin cancer service, rapid access assessment and treatment skin cancer service). All the requirements of the BAD / BSDS post-CCT curriculum requirements will be met.
Appraisal:
All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of dermatologic surgery services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
- Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer excision
- Appropriate reconstructive techniques including flaps and grafts for resultant defects
- Photodynamic therapy
- Laser treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions
- Laser ablative techniques (as appropriate).
- Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
- Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
The appointed trainee would be expected to be competent in dermatological surgery, as delivered by their host countrys accredited residency program. This post will build on and expand these competencies and deliver appropriate training to achieve the following:
- proficiency in Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer excision
- appropriate reconstructive techniques including flaps and grafts for resultant defects
- competency in performing laser treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions
- laser ablative techniques (as appropriate).
The post will also provide exposure to and training in, complex skin cancer management and successful multi-disciplinary team working as a participant in a broad range of specialist skin cancer clinics at St Johns (eg tertiary referral non melanoma skin cancer service, rapid access assessment and treatment skin cancer service). All the requirements of the BAD / BSDS post-CCT curriculum requirements will be met.
Appraisal:
All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Eligible for registration with the GMC
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
- CCT in Dermatology
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
- Experience of advanced dermatological surgery including Mohs surgery
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Higher research degree or research qualification
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
- CCT in Dermatology
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
- Experience of advanced dermatological surgery including Mohs surgery
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
- Higher research degree or research qualification
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.
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).
