Locum Dermatology Consultant

Job responsibilities

The department of Dermatology is a core service within the Integrated Clinical Service Unit of Surgery & Cancer (ICSU). It serves the populations of Haringey, Islington and Camden directly, and receives referrals from across London through the NHS Choose and Book service. It manages approximately 10,000 patient attendances annually.

We offer general Dermatology clinics (standard template: 6 new, 6 follow-up) and a range of specialist clinics.

The Dermatology department is actively involved in clinical research and is currently participating in several international clinical trials. currently has several clinical trials. The Surgery & Cancer ICSU is keen to extend its research programme into the field of dermatology and will assist in applying for research grants where appropriate. We have a dedicated Research Team who assist with clinical trials. It is of particular importance to the hospital that the postholder fosters excellent collaborative working relationships with local GPs, both individually and through the CCG.

The postholder should be willing to assist and support the expansion of Teledermatology services. There is therefore the opportunity to convert a general dermatology clinic PA to Teledermatology depending on service need. Teledermatology is currently open to routine referrals only, and will eventually become the main routine referral pathway for Dermatology patients in NCL.

For full details please see the attached job description & person specification.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) - proposed entry date must be within 6 months of interview
• An appropriate higher degree Dermatology
• Hold the MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.

Desirable

• An appropriate higher degree (eg. An MD, PhD or equivalent).

Special interest

Essential

• Wide range of skills and knowledge of dermatology techniques and procedures appropriate to the services and complementary to the existing team.

Desirable

• Experience running specialist dermatology clinics (male genital dermatology, biologics for psoriasis, teledermatology).

Teaching

Essential

• An interest and proven ability to teach medical students, junior medical staff and non -medical staff

Desirable

• An understanding of current issues in medical education
• Possession of a teaching qualification/ attendance at a recognised teaching course

Research

Desirable

• An interest in research as evidenced by publications and by ideas of development using the strengths of the service on both sites

Aware of national policies, quality initiatives

Desirable

• Knowledge of current practice in the NHS and the political agenda

Flexible thinking

Desirable

• A commitment to the flexibility that is required to meet the changing needs of the NHS

Audit

Essential

• Demonstration of effective participation in medical audit

Management ability

Essential

• Evidence of ability to lead a team and commitment to effective departmental management

Desirable

• Ability to develop, present and plan the implementation of coherent ideas for service development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).