Job summary
The successful candidate will complement and support the existing Consultant Dermatologists, medical and nursing staff for the population of South Northamptonshire.
The Dermatology Department provides a comprehensive range of Dermatology services to in-patients and outpatients. The Department is staffed by three consultant Dermatologists and a Locum Consultant, an Associate Specialist doctor, a Specialty doctor, a Specialist Registrar, a Clinical Fellow, a CT 1/2 and two Clinical Assistants. Successful candidates will have built-in sessions to attend monthly Clinical meetings at Oxford.
The department has an integrated Consultant and Nurse-led Dermatology Unit, providing improved facilities on one site. There are no dedicated dermatology beds but there is ready access to the beds on the general medical wards.
A clinical Genetics service is available on site provided by a Consultant Clinical Geneticist (Dr Carmichael).
We also have insourcing company providing weekend services covering clinics and procedures to provide extra capacities. In addition, the Maxillo-facial Unit provides help and support for patients with head and neck skin tumours. A skin cancer MDT is held weekly.
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Main duties of the job
The appointed candidate will be able to work with a distant supervision, and to support the existing dermatology team to provide general dermatological services to Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. This includes carrying out outpatient clinics, supporting trainee doctors in the department and nursing staff and seeing patients on the ward. There is no commitment to the on-call general medical services.
The Trust aspires to become a DGH (+) and this involves the teaching of medical students (currently from Leicester and from Oxford). The job plan reflects the emphasis that the Trust places on education, both of undergraduates and postgraduates and the successful candidate would be required to take an active part in education.
About us
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be able to work with a distant supervision, and to support the existing dermatology team to provide general dermatological services to NorthamptonGeneral Hospital NHS Trust. This includes carrying out outpatient clinics, supporting trainee doctors in the department and nursing staff and seeing patients on the ward. There is no commitment to the on-call general medical services.The Trust aspires to become a DGH (+) and this involves the teaching of medical students (currently from Leicester and from Oxford). The job plan reflects the emphasis that the Trust places on education, both of undergraduates and postgraduates and the successful candidatewould be required to take an active part in education
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointed candidate will be able to work with a distant supervision, and to support the existing dermatology team to provide general dermatological services to NorthamptonGeneral Hospital NHS Trust. This includes carrying out outpatient clinics, supporting trainee doctors in the department and nursing staff and seeing patients on the ward. There is no commitment to the on-call general medical services.The Trust aspires to become a DGH (+) and this involves the teaching of medical students (currently from Leicester and from Oxford). The job plan reflects the emphasis that the Trust places on education, both of undergraduates and postgraduates and the successful candidatewould be required to take an active part in education
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant specialty degree qualification
- MRCP + SCE (Derm)
- MRCP + SCE (Derm) Minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas may also be accepted
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
N/A
Essential
Desirable
- Research projects relating to speciality
N/A
Essential
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
Desirable
- Dedication to Clinical Dermatology
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Relevant specialty degree qualification
- MRCP + SCE (Derm)
- MRCP + SCE (Derm) Minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent 6 years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas may also be accepted
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other higher degree
N/A
Essential
Desirable
- Research projects relating to speciality
N/A
Essential
- Experience of Teaching Junior Staff
Desirable
- Dedication to Clinical Dermatology
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
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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).
