Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialist doctor to join our expanding skin surgery service. Applications welcome from dermatology or plastic surgery doctors with sufficient years experience in dermatological surgery. The successful candidate will deliver high quality skin cancer surgery including complex excisions and reconstruction and contribution to skin cancer MDTs and junior doctor teaching. This is fixed term 5PA post for 12 months initially.
The successful candidate will join an established team of 21 Consultants. There is support from 1 Associate Specialist, 4 Specialty doctors and specialist dermatology nurses including 2 skin cancer specialist nurses and 2 paediatric specialist dermatology nurses.
The department also has 2 SPRs, 2 clinical fellows and 1 VTS trainee. Services available include day case surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing and iontophoresis.
Specialist clinics include joint Leg Ulcer, Vulval and Male Genital Dermatoses, hair and skin of colour. We have an outreach Plastic Surgery service from the Royal Free Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Dermatology services for the local population.
You will be based mainly at Watford General Hospital but may also be asked to work at St Albans City or Hemel Hempstead Hospitals.
The main duties of the post will be surgical lists requiring complex surgery including grafts and flaps and attendance at our skin cancer MDT meetings.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant appointed will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge. He/she will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients.
He/she should have ability to work within our large team of consultants, junior doctor, nurses and administrative staff. He/she will be mentored by a senior consultant dermatologist. There will be no on call commitments.
Management of the Dermatology Department is under the direction of Kylie Beattie Dermatology Service Manager.
Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through Dr Kapila Batta or Dr Daisy Sandhu , Dermatology Consultants Tel: 01923 217139 or via kbatta@nhs.net and dsandhu @nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Consultant appointed will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge. He/she will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients.
He/she should have ability to work within our large team of consultants, junior doctor, nurses and administrative staff. He/she will be mentored by a senior consultant dermatologist. There will be no on call commitments.
Management of the Dermatology Department is under the direction of Kylie Beattie Dermatology Service Manager.
Informal visits are encouraged and should be arranged through Dr Kapila Batta or Dr Daisy Sandhu , Dermatology Consultants Tel: 01923 217139 or via kbatta@nhs.net and dsandhu @nhs.net
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Sufficient number of years of experience in Dermatological surgery
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) or FRCS ( Plast) or equivalent qualification
Knowledge:
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Dermatological surgery including complex dermatological surgery such as flaps/grafts and skin cancer management
Desirable
- Experience of Mohs micrographic surgery
Experience:
Essential
- Ability to initiate and lead service developments
- Ability to manage and lead junior medical staff
Desirable
- Will have undertaken basic training in management skills, and will demonstrate an understanding of the principles and value of management in the NHS
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Sufficient number of years of experience in Dermatological surgery
- Full GMC registration
Desirable
- MRCP (UK) or FRCS ( Plast) or equivalent qualification
Knowledge:
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Dermatological surgery including complex dermatological surgery such as flaps/grafts and skin cancer management
Desirable
- Experience of Mohs micrographic surgery
Experience:
Essential
- Ability to initiate and lead service developments
- Ability to manage and lead junior medical staff
Desirable
- Will have undertaken basic training in management skills, and will demonstrate an understanding of the principles and value of management in the NHS
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).
