Job summary
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust (LGT) require a dynamic and forward-thinking Specialty Doctor to join the dermatology teams at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich (QEH) site. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-established DGH dermatology department.
The post is based predominantly (full time and less than full time) at the QEH site and Queen Mary Hospital Sidcup. This post will include general adult, paediatrics dermatology clinics and skin cancer clinics. The post also includes inpatient review of acute dermatology referrals.
The Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust was created in 2013 from a merger of the QEH with University Hospital Lewisham (UHL), as part of a reconfiguration of services in South East London recommended by the Health Secretary. The hospitals cover the London Boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and parts of Bexley, with a combined population of more than 500,000 people.
Main duties of the job
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 9 Consultants within the Dermatology service, as well as 2.0 Specialty doctors, clinical fellow and 9 Clinical Nurse Specialists as wellas a developed admin team.
The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable adults and/or children (0-18 years) and therefore 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of General and Specialist Dermatology to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to include:
To manage patients (under Consultant Supervision) with Dermatological Disease within General, Skin cancer screening and Specialist Dermatology clinics.
To provide a service for the management of acute Dermatological Emergencies (ward referral).
To provide support for inpatients requiring Dermatology review.
To undertake skin surgery with appropriate supervision.
To provide continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge
Other duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Teaching and training:
The post holder is expected to contribute to the teaching and training programme at QEH.
Specifically, this post encompasses
- Support for Junior colleagues, Nursing staff and GP colleagues in the department.
- The post holder will be expected to attend regional and national Dermatology meetings (e.g Royal Society of Medicine, St Johns Society) and to present cases/research in such forums
Research/ audit
The successful candidate will also take part in research and audit at QEH where there will also be opportunities to take part in clinical research trials.
Clinical governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, quality improvement, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas as part of their annual appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of General and Specialist Dermatology to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to include:
To manage patients (under Consultant Supervision) with Dermatological Disease within General, Skin cancer screening and Specialist Dermatology clinics.
To provide a service for the management of acute Dermatological Emergencies (ward referral).
To provide support for inpatients requiring Dermatology review.
To undertake skin surgery with appropriate supervision.
To provide continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge
Other duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Teaching and training:
The post holder is expected to contribute to the teaching and training programme at QEH.
Specifically, this post encompasses
- Support for Junior colleagues, Nursing staff and GP colleagues in the department.
- The post holder will be expected to attend regional and national Dermatology meetings (e.g Royal Society of Medicine, St Johns Society) and to present cases/research in such forums
Research/ audit
The successful candidate will also take part in research and audit at QEH where there will also be opportunities to take part in clinical research trials.
Clinical governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, quality improvement, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas as part of their annual appraisal.
Person Specification
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Qualifications and 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
Person Specification
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate teaching and postgraduate training
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management
Qualifications and 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
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).
