Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Surgical or Medical Consultant Dermatologist to join our busy, innovative and friendly team to enhance Dermatology services across South Somerset.
This is a new post for a countywide Consultant Dermatologist, based at Somerset Foundation Trust, which reflects the increase in workload in both general Dermatology and in particular, the increasing demand for skin cancer management. Candidates with additional sub-specialty interests are also encouraged to apply. The post-holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering a responsive service to patients in a clinical setting.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post to respond to local demand for Dermatology. An interest in skin cancer is particularly relevant to Somerset where the incidence of all types of skin cancer is in the top 10% nationally. Dermatological surgery and Mohs are elements of the service due for development and highlighted in GIRFT.
Musgrove is the site of the Oncology service for Somerset and the Specialist Skin MDT. The post holder will be part of the Dermatology support for this MDT and join surgical colleagues and the Dermatology colleagues from Yeovil by link. The SSMDT is run in large part by the skin cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist team in Musgrove and Yeovil and currently chaired by a Medical Oncologist.
The Consultant will work closely with 4 skin cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists, 2 medical Dermatology Clinical Nurse Specialists and one medical Dermatology Advanced Clinical Practitioner. A further team of 4 nurses run the Phototherapy and PDT service. This team is supplemented by expertise from the East of the county with an additional complement of 6 Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Dermatology nurses.
Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at time of application. Applicants must also have entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further details of the responsibilities associated with this role.
Agency CV's will not be accepted for this role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for further details of the responsibilities associated with this role.
Agency CV's will not be accepted for this role.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining it.
Desirable
- MD/ PhD or research experience.
Experience
Essential
- Sub-specialty interests in Dermatology complementary to the needs of the service.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of suitable skin cancer and surgery skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written English.
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of awareness of issues.
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
- Evidence of willingness to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; Management / Financial awareness experience of committee work.
- Active involvement in audit.
Academic/ Research
Essential
- Demonstrates willingness to practice evidence based medicine.
- Demonstrates willingness to contribute to department teaching and training needs.
Desirable
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours.
- Experience in development and implementation of guidelines.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of application.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining it.
Desirable
- MD/ PhD or research experience.
Experience
Essential
- Sub-specialty interests in Dermatology complementary to the needs of the service.
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of suitable skin cancer and surgery skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written English.
- Appropriate level of clinical knowledge.
- Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrates breadth of awareness of issues.
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
- Evidence of willingness to take a lead in developing/managing a clinical area.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS, clinical governance & resource constraints; Management / Financial awareness experience of committee work.
- Active involvement in audit.
Academic/ Research
Essential
- Demonstrates willingness to practice evidence based medicine.
- Demonstrates willingness to contribute to department teaching and training needs.
Desirable
- Research experience, presentations, publications, prizes and honours.
- Experience in development and implementation of guidelines.
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).
