Job summary
This is a 6 PA substantive Consultant Dermatologist post based at St Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post has arisen as a replacement for a retiring post-holder. A key focus of the post will be running and developing the patch testing service, a long-established service with a strong reputation. Other roles include those of a general dermatologist. Applicants with experience of patch testing would be suitable for the role. Equally, this post could be suitable for applicants without prior experience of patch testing but with an interest in developing skills in this area.
The post-holder will be part of a cross-site team of thirteen substantive consultants, four specialist trainees, two clinical fellows, five dermatology day unit nurses, and four skin cancer clinical nurse specialists. This is a cohesive department which continues to engage in an ongoing programme of outpatient transformation, digitalisation and modernisation. A strong sense of teamwork, a commitment to developing the service, and an enthusiastic attitude to training dermatology junior doctors are all essential for the role.
Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology, or be within 6 months of obtaining Certificate of Completion of Training or equivalent at time of interview.
Main duties of the job
The consultant will divide their time between clinical work (80%), and supporting professional activities (20%).
Clinical work includes:
- Patch Testing clinic
- Adult General Dermatology clinic
- Teledermatology clinic for urgent suspected skin cancer
- Electronic Referral Triage for routine referrals.
- A monthly Complex Medical Dermatology clinic
- MDT attendance
On-call work (daytime and out-of-hours)
Non-clinical time will be allocated to maintain professional development and contribute to running the dermatology service. Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust prides itself on high-quality teaching and training, and the post-holder would be required to contribute to teaching of undergraduates and supervising trainees.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,part time or job share. Please talk tous at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high quality care to dermatology patients
Contribute to the day-to-day running and management of the dermatology department
Clinical and educational supervision of junior doctors
Provide high quality teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates
Enhance the research profile of the department
Contribute to effective clinical governance
Participate in strategy and business planning
Demonstrate leadership and team-working skills
For further details see the attached full job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high quality care to dermatology patients
Contribute to the day-to-day running and management of the dermatology department
Clinical and educational supervision of junior doctors
Provide high quality teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates
Enhance the research profile of the department
Contribute to effective clinical governance
Participate in strategy and business planning
Demonstrate leadership and team-working skills
For further details see the attached full job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- General Dermatology Paediatric Dermatology Dermato-oncology Skin surgery skills
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching/Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT.
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians or equivalent
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
- General Dermatology Paediatric Dermatology Dermato-oncology Skin surgery skills
- IT Skills and computer literacy
Leadership/Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching/Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Academic achievements
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at ICHT.
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
