Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and progressive Junior specialist doctor to join our Dermatology team at the Birmingham Skin Centre, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust. This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in Dermatology and training opportunities in general adult and paediatric dermatology, cutaneous allergy, skin cancer, emergency on-call work in dermatology, and also some basic dermatological surgery. The appointee will cover both sites, City Hospital, Birmingham and Sandwell General Hospital during the in hours on-call.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who have A minimum of 4-6 months full-time training and experience in dermatology with some NHS experience in Dermatology preferable at the commencement of post. Additionally applicants must have a primary medical qualification and General Medical Council's Registration.
This Job is for fixed term of 6 to 12 months starting as soon as possible.
Closing date: DECEMBER 8th 2023
Interview date: DECEMBER 18th 2023
Main duties of the job
The post will enable the successful applicant to work as part of the dermatology team to maintain Dermatology services in line with strategic requirements. Assessment and initiation of management of patients in the Dermatology specialty under the supervision of Consultant staff. To provide, with the other doctors in the dermatology department, routine and emergency Dermatology services to the Trust, operating a system of mutual in-hours cover for annual, study and professional leave.
Participating in clinical meetings and postgraduate activities in the department and the Trust. Participation on the relevant in-hours rotas. Attendance at regular ward/board rounds and multi-disciplinary case meetings with the Consultant and Specialty Trainees. Assistance with outpatient clinics on a regular basis (as per timetable). Participation in the Departmental Postgraduate Training Programme. Participate in teaching of other junior doctors, medical students and nurses. Contribute to audit and quality improvement.
The appointee will work to a timetabled Job plan.
About us
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director Primary Care, Community & Therapies: Dr Simon Mitchell, Telephone: 0121 507 3611 (ext. 2168)
Specialty Lead for Dermatology: Dr Donna Thompson, Telephone: 0121 507 4708 ( Secretary), donna.thompson4@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description attached.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Group Director Primary Care, Community & Therapies: Dr Simon Mitchell, Telephone: 0121 507 3611 (ext. 2168)
Specialty Lead for Dermatology: Dr Donna Thompson, Telephone: 0121 507 4708 ( Secretary), donna.thompson4@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
Desirable
- oMRCP
- oDermatology qualification
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oA minimum of 4-6 months full time training and experience in dermatology and be post CMT/ST 1 or 2 grade
Desirable
- oRecent experience in dermatology or allied specialty
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and licence to practice
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBBCH) or equivalent.
Desirable
- oMRCP
- oDermatology qualification
Clinical Experience:
Essential
- oA minimum of 4-6 months full time training and experience in dermatology and be post CMT/ST 1 or 2 grade
Desirable
- oRecent experience in dermatology or allied specialty
Professional and Multi-disciplinary team working:
Essential
- oAbility to work well with colleagues and within a team
Management and Administrative Experience:
Essential
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload effectively
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oExperience of conducting clinical audit
- oAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oCommitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional Development
Other Requirements
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and licence to practice
- oAn understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues.
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).
