Job summary
University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant Dermatologist to the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI). The post will involve working alongside our existing highly motivated team of Dermatologists who deliver dermatological care to the population of Bristol and the surrounding area. Applicants wishing to work less than full time are encouraged to apply.
The post holder will be based at the Bristol Dermatology Centre in the BRI but the role may include sessions at Weston general Hospital.
Our current team of dermatologists includes Consultants, Associate Specialist supported by Speciality Registrars Clinical Fellows. The Bristol Dermatology Department is a large teaching hospital department providing a full range of dermatological services for our local population as well as a regional service in paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, contact dermatitis, skin lymphoma and nail disease. As part of an undergraduate and postgraduate teaching Trust, we are the main regional training centre for dermatology trainees.
The Bristol Dermatology Centre is a self-contained facility including a phototherapy suite, contact dermatitis suite, day treatment area, skin surgery theatres, secretarial and consultant offices. The Dermatology Department provides a full range of services to the population of Bristol and adjacent areas (core catchment population approximately 400,000).
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
The successful candidate will be expected to comply with all relevant Trust policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, the completion of discharge summaries prior to patients being discharged, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission, and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales. Consultants are also expected to work with service managers and clinical colleagues to manage their caseload in a flexible way, to ensure both clinical, national and local priorities, such as maximum waiting times for referral to treatment, are achieved.
Outpatient work:
There will be clinical sessions in outpatient clinics and skin surgery sessions. There may be some flexibility in sessions depending on clinical and service demands. The work will be clinical sessions in adult general dermatology, although some subspecialist dermatology may be included depending on the skills and experience of the appointee.
Dermatological surgery and Mohs
Skin cancer surgery is a large part of the departmental remit. Candidates with surgical skills will have full opportunity to be timetabled to undertake surgery at a level suitable for their training and experience.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust is committed to provide patient care, education and research of the highest quality. In delivering this ambition, we will be guided by the following values:
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
13,000 staff offer over 100 different clinical services across ten different sites. We provide general medical and emergency services to the local population of Weston, Central and South Bristol, and a broad range of specialist services across a region that extends from Cornwall to Gloucestershire, into South Wales and beyond.
Our staff have developed leading edge services such as cardiac surgery and bone marrow transplantation that have built an international reputation and are in demand by patients from across the country.
With strong links to the University of Bristol and University of West of England we are the major medical research centre in the region. The findings allow us to continually improve our patient care. Our academic links also make us the largest centre for medical training in the South West, attracting the highest calibre clinical staff from across the UK.
We aim to provide healthcare, research and teaching of the very highest quality and are recognised as one of the highest-performing Acute trusts in the country. UHBW was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection in November 2021. Please go to https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/cqc for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of the role please see the Job Description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the duties and responsibilities of the role please see the Job Description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Dermatology or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification eg MSc, MD, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in dermatology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of dermatology.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to dermatology
Desirable
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication & team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any Other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in Dermatology or
- Eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview or
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or evidence of within six months of award of CCT or equivalent by date of interview
Desirable
- Higher academic qualification eg MSc, MD, PhD
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in dermatology
- Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Up to date knowledge and experience of dermatology.
- Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to dermatology
Desirable
Clinical Governance & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
- Positive approach to evidence based practice
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of peer review research papers
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
Interpersonal, communication & team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any Other Personal Abilities & Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Other
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
