Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust are looking to recruit a Locum Clinical Fellow in Dermatology for 3 months fixed term, with potential to extend. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing general inpatient and outpatient dermatology care, with participation in the out-of-hours on call rota. Administrative duties will include the regular dictation of clinic letters, discharge summaries and participation in medical audit and governance. The post also offers the opportunity to develop a sub-specialty interest in tertiary dermatology specialties. There is expectation that a successful candidate would engage with existing research programs and clinical trials across Barts Health. All junior staff will have a responsibility towards the teaching of medical students and may be requested to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. You must appear on the GMC register. Informal discussions are encouraged, and you are invited to contact Dr Malvina Cunningham, Consultant Dermatologist (Malvina.cunningham@nhs.net)
Main duties of the job
The Royal London Hospital Dermatology Department has a large, dedicated outpatient department which is 'state of the art'. There are 4 operating theatres, day treatment, phototherapy, dressing and treatment areas, 10 consulting rooms and ample office and waiting area space. Paediatric Dermatology clinics take place in Paediatric Department. There are no dedicated dermatology beds but admissions are frequent and are usually managed in the ACU, 5 at Whitechapel and 2 at Mile End. The Department has its own nursing staff with a Sister-in-Charge. The Department runs its own patch testing service. The Department has its own secretaries and clerical staff. As well as general Dermatology clinics there are specialist clinics for treatment of vulval disorders, renal and immunosuppressed patients, Paediatric dermatology and Psychodermatology. The Academic department of Dermatology is large busy and successful. The research programme covers keratinocyte culture, monoclonal antibodies, keratinocyte grafting, work on human papilloma virus and a skin cancer programme. There are special relationships with the Department of Pathology with whom a session is held once a week. There is a half-day Departmental meeting twice monthly which is both academic and administrative. Outside Consultants attend the activities which include review of problem patients, regional audit, speakers, an evidence-based journal club and review of colour slide records of recent patients.
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
- Development of their own interests and sub-specialties within the specialty, including active participation in research programs.
- Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
- To provide evidence based care
- To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out within the Division & Trust guidelines
- To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues within the department, other clinical specialties within the Trust , General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies
- To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work, working closely and regularly with the consultant medical staff
- To provide cover for annual and study leave colleagues so far as is practicable.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care
- To use the clinic IT systems effectively
- To regularly check personal trust email account and respond in a timely manner to emails
- To adhere to all procedures and protocols and update them as and when necessary, through a consultative process.
- To ensure the smooth running of the service during the day
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.
- Development of their own interests and sub-specialties within the specialty, including active participation in research programs.
- Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of doctors in training.
- To provide evidence based care
- To have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out within the Division & Trust guidelines
- To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues within the department, other clinical specialties within the Trust , General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies
- To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work, working closely and regularly with the consultant medical staff
- To provide cover for annual and study leave colleagues so far as is practicable.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care
- To use the clinic IT systems effectively
- To regularly check personal trust email account and respond in a timely manner to emails
- To adhere to all procedures and protocols and update them as and when necessary, through a consultative process.
- To ensure the smooth running of the service during the day
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oOn GMC Register with license to practice
- oMRCP or equivalent
- oAble to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil job requirements
Experience
Essential
- oMust have completed ST2 year or equivalent
- oExperience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- oInvolvement in quality improvement projects
Desirable
- oExperience of involvement in audit
- oUnderstanding of principles of clinical audit
- oDermatology clinic experience
- oAbility to perform skin biopsies
Skills
Essential
- oAble to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions
- oExcellent spoken and written communication skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oOn GMC Register with license to practice
- oMRCP or equivalent
- oAble to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil job requirements
Experience
Essential
- oMust have completed ST2 year or equivalent
- oExperience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- oInvolvement in quality improvement projects
Desirable
- oExperience of involvement in audit
- oUnderstanding of principles of clinical audit
- oDermatology clinic experience
- oAbility to perform skin biopsies
Skills
Essential
- oAble to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions
- oExcellent spoken and written communication skills
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).
