Job summary
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Dermatologist to join the Trust with a view to shaping the future of the service. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic Clinician to join our equally enthusiastic and established clinical Dermatology team. There will be an opportunity to expand and progress specific interests relevant to the department.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include:
- To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of dermatology patients.
- To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
- To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
- To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
About us
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales.
Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust's catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) - all beautiful and unique.
Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes' drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department currently comprises of 1.8 wte Consultant Dermatologists and part time Specialty Doctors and a full-time clinical fellow. There are two Clinical Nurse Specialists in Skin Cancer. There are also dedicated general Dermatology Nurses who undertake phototherapy service at Princess Royal Hospital, nurse led Isotretinoin and Biologic clinics.
The dermatology department provides a full range of Dermatology Services. These include general dermatology clinics and specialist clinics. Currently specialist clinics are provided in Paediatric Dermatology, skin cancer, acne, and immunosuppression. There is a large cohort of patients on biologic therapy for which there is a dedicated clinic. There is also a monthly joint dermatology rheumatology clinic.
This appointment will help support the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust to provide services for all complex acute pathways for dermatology oncology, paediatrics and psoriasis and patch test services which are presently subcontracted to our community-based Consultant Dermatologist.
Beds are available at both the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospital for the admission of patients with severe dermatological problems or for patients who require intense topical treatment. Beds are situated on the general medical wards. Children are admitted to the paediatric unit and management is shared with the Paediatricians with whom there are close links. The department also regularly participates in the teaching programme for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department currently comprises of 1.8 wte Consultant Dermatologists and part time Specialty Doctors and a full-time clinical fellow. There are two Clinical Nurse Specialists in Skin Cancer. There are also dedicated general Dermatology Nurses who undertake phototherapy service at Princess Royal Hospital, nurse led Isotretinoin and Biologic clinics.
The dermatology department provides a full range of Dermatology Services. These include general dermatology clinics and specialist clinics. Currently specialist clinics are provided in Paediatric Dermatology, skin cancer, acne, and immunosuppression. There is a large cohort of patients on biologic therapy for which there is a dedicated clinic. There is also a monthly joint dermatology rheumatology clinic.
This appointment will help support the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust to provide services for all complex acute pathways for dermatology oncology, paediatrics and psoriasis and patch test services which are presently subcontracted to our community-based Consultant Dermatologist.
Beds are available at both the Royal Shrewsbury and Princess Royal Hospital for the admission of patients with severe dermatological problems or for patients who require intense topical treatment. Beds are situated on the general medical wards. Children are admitted to the paediatric unit and management is shared with the Paediatricians with whom there are close links. The department also regularly participates in the teaching programme for both undergraduates and postgraduates.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Higher Degree, MD, PhD or Equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Higher Degree, MD, PhD or Equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent qualification
Entry Criteria
Essential
- Full Registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in relevant specialities
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).
