Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust requires a dynamic and forward thinking substantive Consultant to join the Dermatology team predominantly at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich (QEH) site. The vacancy is for a full time Consultant, but applications from those wishing to work less than full time are welcome. The post includes clinics in a newly established Community Dermatology Service based at centres in Bexley and Greenwich. In addition at QEH there will be clinics in adult/paediatric general Dermatology and skin cancer as well as skin surgery lists.
Main duties of the job
- Provide high quality Dermatology care in out-patient clinics and perform high quality surgery within the appropriate level of
- Attend required MDT and CPD events
- Perform regular ward rounds with clinical There is no out of hours on call commitment but the Dermatology team are closely involved in the care of in-patients where needed.
- Provide high quality support to GP colleagues in hospital and
- Provide leadership to the department, encouraging development of services with colleagues both in and outside the
About us
The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust was created in 2013 from a merger of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with University Hospital Lewisham, as part of a reconfiguration of services in South East London. The hospitals cover the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and parts of Bexley, with a combined population of greater than 530,000 people. The Trust is located in a pleasant part of South East London, with easy access to Central London and the Kent countryside. There is a wide range of residential areas with excellent local amenities and schools.
The QEH Dermatology department is a busy but friendly and supportive environment. The team are dedicated to providing the highest standards of patient care. The successful candidate will work closely with a team of nine Consultants within the Dermatology service, as well as 3 Fellows (one in a joint CESR training post with GSTT), General Practitioners with Extended Roles (GPWERs), Clinical Nurse Specialists as well as a developed admin team. The workplace is modern and well equipped, with a dedicated outpatient theatre suite, as well as a phototherapy unit undergoing refurbishment. Close links are being developed between the Dermatology departments at LGT and Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital for example through cross site Dermatology Consultant/Plastics Consultant and
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out at QE sites which include community facilities in Greenwich and Bexley. This is an outline programme
and you will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Director within 3 months of your start date.
The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and his/her clinical director at least annually. The initial job plan for this post is planned to be:
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan is anticipated to contain 10 Programmed Activities per week on average to be carried out at QE sites which include community facilities in Greenwich and Bexley. This is an outline programme
and you will be expected to discuss and agree a detailed job plan including your personal and professional objectives with your Clinical Director within 3 months of your start date.
The job plan will be negotiated between the consultant and his/her clinical director at least annually. The initial job plan for this post is planned to be:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- GMC registration and hold a License to Practice
- On the GMC specialist register for Dermatology or hold CCT in Dermatology or be within six months of obtaining CCT at date of interview or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- General Dermatology
- Skin cancer
- Skin cancer MDT
- Dermatological surgery
Desirable
- Record of at least 6 months experience of skin cancer work under a 2 week wait referral pathway
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of medical audit
- Undertaken and completed audits
Desirable
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate/ undergraduate/interdisciplinary teaching
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical education
- Evidence of having developed novel educational methods or courses
- Evidence of training and experience as an educational supervisor
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understand NHS funding arrangements
- Evidence of contribution to service development or improvement
Desirable
- Higher qualifications in management
Research Experience
Essential
- Understand the principles of research
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research with a higher research degree
- Publications
- Willingness to participate and contribute with any ongoing and new clinical research in the department
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish a good professional relationship with colleagues
- Effective communicator and team player
- Credibility, probity and integrity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP
- GMC registration and hold a License to Practice
- On the GMC specialist register for Dermatology or hold CCT in Dermatology or be within six months of obtaining CCT at date of interview or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- General Dermatology
- Skin cancer
- Skin cancer MDT
- Dermatological surgery
Desirable
- Record of at least 6 months experience of skin cancer work under a 2 week wait referral pathway
Clinical Audit
Essential
- Thorough understanding of medical audit
- Undertaken and completed audits
Desirable
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of postgraduate/ undergraduate/interdisciplinary teaching
Desirable
- Higher qualification in medical education
- Evidence of having developed novel educational methods or courses
- Evidence of training and experience as an educational supervisor
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understand NHS funding arrangements
- Evidence of contribution to service development or improvement
Desirable
- Higher qualifications in management
Research Experience
Essential
- Understand the principles of research
Desirable
- Experience in clinical research with a higher research degree
- Publications
- Willingness to participate and contribute with any ongoing and new clinical research in the department
Other Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish a good professional relationship with colleagues
- Effective communicator and team player
- Credibility, probity and integrity
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).
