Job summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Dermatology team at Bedford Hospital. The Dermatology service provides outpatient appointments, minor procedures, phototherapy treatment and other nurse led services to the local community.
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Dermatology commencing as soon as possible. The appointment will be for a Full Session (10PA) post.
The service currently comprises of four full time Consultant Dermatologists and one Specialty Doctor Dermatologist. The service has the support of two GP with a Special Interest in Dermatology practitioners who hold minor operation sessions.
Clinics are delivered in an allocated outpatient area with Consulting Rooms, Treatment Rooms and Phototherapy Unit. The latter has equipment for PUVA, TL01, UBV, hand and foot PUVA and scalp treatment and is run by Specialist Dermatology Nurses who also undertake Patch Testing and Acne Clinic. The Department also provides Photodynamic therapy.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic Dermatology Specialty Doctor to join our busy, motivated team at Bedford Hospital. The successful applicant must have four years postgraduate experience, with at least two years' experience in Dermatology, including general adult and paediatric dermatology and possess appropriate skills for minor surgery. A diploma in Dermatology is desirable.
The postholder will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate. He/she will provide a prompt dermatology opinion on request from colleagues in other specialties.
The postholder will play an integral part in the Dermatology Service. The successful candidate will assist with General Dermatology clinics and Minor Surgery Clinics. He/she will help ensure that national targets are met and be an active member of the MDT and Clinical Meetings. He/she will provide a high quality service in liaison with the other Dermatologists, Nursing staff and General Practitioners.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Function
- Assessment, investigation and treatment planning of patients referred to the services.
- Provision of a range of clinical interventions, including skin surgery, cryotherapy, management of leg ulcers and the use of oral and topical treatments as indicated.
- He/she will be required to attend the fortnightly skin cancer MDT where all major cases are discussed.
- At present there is no formal arrangement for out of hours emergency care in dermatology, but the appointee would be expected to provide out of hours emergency advice to colleagues by telephone if requested.
- He/she should contribute to the activity of the department and take on other roles and responsibilities as required. There is a continuous responsibility for teaching, training and supervision of junior staff. Involvement in teaching of undergraduates, nurses and allied health professionals is desirable. The appointee should attend clinical governance meetings and contribute to the audit programme.
Education and Liaison
- Provision of advice and support to the local Practitioners/Nurses/Colleagues in the management of a broad range of dermatological conditions.
- Provision of support and training of GPs Nurses and members of the Primary Health Care Team, in the management of common skin conditions to enable other Clinicians to improve, develop and maintain their level of competency in the management of skin conditions.
Core Competencies
- The care competencies that the Specialty Doctor will be expected to have will include:
- Evidence that he/she has experience in Dermatology and has successfully completed the Diploma in Dermatology (or equivalent) and has experience of about four years working in a Dermatology Department.
- Evidence of knowledge and skills.
- Commitment to continuing medical education and ongoing CPD in Dermatology.
- Evidence of generalist skills:
- Good communication skills
- Competence in teaching and training and a commitment to cascading knowledge and skills
- Evidence of Audit.
- Evidence of a training record.
- Evidence of maintenance of skills required for the service i.e. courses and self-directed learning to reflect requirements identified in a personal development plan supported by the Trust.
- Commitment to an annual appraisal in both the specialist interest and generalist areas.
- Evidence of good team work with the rest of the Dermatology Department.
There is a strong commitment to education and training both in the Department of Dermatology and the Trust as a whole, and the postholder will be expected to contribute to this. There will be a commitment on the part of the Trust to actively develop a suitable training programme to develop the candidate to consultant level if desired. The postholder will be responsible to the Department and the Trust`s Board.
This post does not include an on call commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Function
- Assessment, investigation and treatment planning of patients referred to the services.
- Provision of a range of clinical interventions, including skin surgery, cryotherapy, management of leg ulcers and the use of oral and topical treatments as indicated.
- He/she will be required to attend the fortnightly skin cancer MDT where all major cases are discussed.
- At present there is no formal arrangement for out of hours emergency care in dermatology, but the appointee would be expected to provide out of hours emergency advice to colleagues by telephone if requested.
- He/she should contribute to the activity of the department and take on other roles and responsibilities as required. There is a continuous responsibility for teaching, training and supervision of junior staff. Involvement in teaching of undergraduates, nurses and allied health professionals is desirable. The appointee should attend clinical governance meetings and contribute to the audit programme.
Education and Liaison
- Provision of advice and support to the local Practitioners/Nurses/Colleagues in the management of a broad range of dermatological conditions.
- Provision of support and training of GPs Nurses and members of the Primary Health Care Team, in the management of common skin conditions to enable other Clinicians to improve, develop and maintain their level of competency in the management of skin conditions.
Core Competencies
- The care competencies that the Specialty Doctor will be expected to have will include:
- Evidence that he/she has experience in Dermatology and has successfully completed the Diploma in Dermatology (or equivalent) and has experience of about four years working in a Dermatology Department.
- Evidence of knowledge and skills.
- Commitment to continuing medical education and ongoing CPD in Dermatology.
- Evidence of generalist skills:
- Good communication skills
- Competence in teaching and training and a commitment to cascading knowledge and skills
- Evidence of Audit.
- Evidence of a training record.
- Evidence of maintenance of skills required for the service i.e. courses and self-directed learning to reflect requirements identified in a personal development plan supported by the Trust.
- Commitment to an annual appraisal in both the specialist interest and generalist areas.
- Evidence of good team work with the rest of the Dermatology Department.
There is a strong commitment to education and training both in the Department of Dermatology and the Trust as a whole, and the postholder will be expected to contribute to this. There will be a commitment on the part of the Trust to actively develop a suitable training programme to develop the candidate to consultant level if desired. The postholder will be responsible to the Department and the Trust`s Board.
This post does not include an on call commitment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Clinical skills
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required for the job.
Specialty specific skills
Essential
- Expertise in Dermatology
- Demonstrate that they have a minimum of four years' experience, two of which must be in Dermatology
Communication skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
Personal skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team
- Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure.
Desirable
- Leadership skills: experience in leadership
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment.
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Clinical skills
Essential
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job, specialty knowledge exam.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required for the job.
Specialty specific skills
Essential
- Expertise in Dermatology
- Demonstrate that they have a minimum of four years' experience, two of which must be in Dermatology
Communication skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills: demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
Personal skills
Essential
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team
- Managing others and team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure.
Desirable
- Leadership skills: experience in leadership
Commitment to clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching where required in the job
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).
