Job summary
This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant to join our friendly, dynamic and experienced team in our large well-established department and work in close co-operation with other clinical and managerial colleagues to provide a high quality clinical dermatology services for the local population of East Lancashire. There is no on-call commitment associated with this post.
Full and part-time applications will be considered.
Burnley General Hospital has a purpose-built dedicated dermatology department in the phase 5 development, where we offer a full range of services. The Royal Blackburn Hospital also has a dermatology outpatient suite which includes a dedicated dermatology theatre, treatment room and phototherapy suite.
Dermatology outpatient services are currently offered at the Blackburn, Burnley and Rossendale Sites.
The Dermatology team offers a full range of services:
- Cutaneous allergy service
- Female and male genital dermatology clinics
- General adult dermatology clinics
- Joint consultants clinic
- Joint dermatology/rheumatology clinic
- Outpatient daycase nurse led treatment service
- Paediatric dermatology clinics
- Phototherapy including photodynamic therapy
- Post-Transplant surveillance clinic
- Psoriasis clinics with BADBIR registration/BSTOP enrolment with a dedicated research nurse
- Skin surgery including Nurse-led theatre lists
- Skin cancer clinics including 'one stop' clinics
- Systemic therapy nurse led drug monitoring clinic
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work within a multi disciplinary team of colleagues including HCAs, nurses, specialist nurses, ANPs and Pharmacist to deliver high quality dermatology care to our patient population. You will be expected to delivery both new and review clinics, including 2 week wait suspected cancer patients, across both our Blackburn and Burnley sites with the support of our colleagues. There is also the opportunity to become involved in the delivery of suspected cancer tele-triage as part of our service. You will also be expected to undertake a regular minor operations session within our dedicated Dermatology Theatres for both your own and pooled patients, whilst supporting effective utilisation of theatre lists to support patient flow.
We also hold a weekly skin cancer MDT which you would be expected to attend either in person or via Microsoft Teams. There is also the opportunity to become involved in our departmental meetings, attending our monthly clinical meeting and monthly Directorate meeting.
An interest in cutaneous allergy is desirable but not essential.
About us
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is a large, integrated healthcare organisation.
With over 7,800 staff and 970 in-patient beds, we are a large provider of Acute District General and Specialised Hospital services, as well as Community Services and Childrens Mental Health Services.
Our two main hospital sites, The Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and Burnley General Teaching Hospital have been rated "GOOD" in 2018 by the Care Quality Commission.
Our vision is 'To be widely recognised for delivering safe, personal and effective care'.
Quality and safety are at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to providing harm free care. Our fabulous, highly trained staff are key to our growing reputation as a great place to receive treatment, as well as a great place to work.
The department has 4 dedicated dermatology beds for the routine admission of patients requiring elective inpatient treatment. Urgent/emergency cases can be admitted in addition to this on both main hospital sites. The beds are on one of the medical wards at Burnley General Hospital but all dermatological treatments are administered by dermatology specialist nurses who can also provide an outreach service to dermatological patients admitted to the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARYTHE POST
This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant to join our friendly, dynamic and experienced team in our large well-established department and work in close co-operation with other clinical and managerial colleagues to provide a high quality clinical dermatology services for the local population of East Lancashire. There is no on-call commitment associated with this post The Trust and Dermatology department are fully support the GMC revalidation process and the candidate will be expected to participate in this process.
Applications for either full or part time working will be considered.
The Trust acknowledges the mutual benefits of agile and flexible working and is committed to developing an enabling culture where an effective work and personal life is the norm and where colleagues are empowered to work in an agile manner to deliver safe, personal, and effective services.
DERMATOLOGY AT EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Burnley General Hospital has a purpose-built dedicated dermatology department in the phase 5 development, where we offer a full range of services. The Royal Blackburn Hospital also has a dermatology outpatient suite which includes a dedicated dermatology theatre, treatment room and phototherapy suite. Dermatology outpatient services are currently offered at both sites.
Dermatology staff
4 Consultants
2 Rotating North West Speciality Trainees
1 GP training posts (ST3 six month posts which rotate between Tier 2 Dermatology and Secondary Care Dermatology)
4 Advanced Clinical Practitioners
6 Specialist nurses
Consultants Special Interest
Dr A Hafejee (Clinical Lead) Medical Aesthetics
Dr M Shah Male genital dermatology
Dr C Owen Female genital dermatology
Dr B Arun Skin cancer
Dr Kaur Medical Education
Emergency cases can be admitted to the Blackburn hospital sites - dermatological treatments are administered by dermatology specialist nurses who can also provide an outreach service if required. The Dermatology team has close links with colleagues in plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, rheumatology and pathology. Joint clinics are undertaken within the department, the Rheumatologists and regular skin cancer MDTs are held in accordance with Improving Outcomes Guidance. Specialist MDTs are held by Central Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (based in Preston).
Monthly audit meetings and clinical meetings are held by the Lancashire and South Cumbria Dermatology Group and rotate between East Lancashire, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (Preston), Blackpool and Lancaster.
There are also close links with the Dermatology Centre at Hope Hospital in Salford, Manchester. This offers a hub and spoke model for service delivery and is a tertiary referral centre for paediatric dermatology, psoriasis, photobiology, cutaneous lymphoma, contact dermatitis, urticaria, hair disorders and laser therapy. The academic unit, led by Professor R B Warren, has close links with the University of Manchester School of Medicine. Two Specialty Trainee Posts on the North West Regional Training Programme are attached on a full-time basis to our department, travelling to Salford on a Thursday afternoon for the academic teaching programme. Clinical meetings for all regional trainees and consultants are held at the Dermatology Centre fortnightly. There are some excellent primary care dermatology services across East Lancashire incorporating enhanced GP surgery services, GPwER services, community nurse-led eczema clinics and outreach paediatric nurses.
The Lancashire and South Cumbria dermatology collaborative (incorporating representatives from primary, intermediate and secondary care clinicians are currently reviewing dermatology services across the area. Using Models of Integrated Service Delivery in Dermatology as a framework we are aiming to link these primary, intermediate and secondary care more effectively in order to develop a more integrated service across the network and to ensure patients are seen right service first time. Dermatology at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust is committed to supporting and working with the local health authority intermediate service. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate fully in developing and delivering the agreed model of future service provision. The successful candidates will have access to mentoring and support. This will be provided by the Clinical Lead for the Unit and also the other substantive post holders. There is also a well-established leadership course for new consultants under the auspices of the postgraduate education department.
Applications for either full or part time working will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARYTHE POST
This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant to join our friendly, dynamic and experienced team in our large well-established department and work in close co-operation with other clinical and managerial colleagues to provide a high quality clinical dermatology services for the local population of East Lancashire. There is no on-call commitment associated with this post The Trust and Dermatology department are fully support the GMC revalidation process and the candidate will be expected to participate in this process.
Applications for either full or part time working will be considered.
The Trust acknowledges the mutual benefits of agile and flexible working and is committed to developing an enabling culture where an effective work and personal life is the norm and where colleagues are empowered to work in an agile manner to deliver safe, personal, and effective services.
DERMATOLOGY AT EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Burnley General Hospital has a purpose-built dedicated dermatology department in the phase 5 development, where we offer a full range of services. The Royal Blackburn Hospital also has a dermatology outpatient suite which includes a dedicated dermatology theatre, treatment room and phototherapy suite. Dermatology outpatient services are currently offered at both sites.
Dermatology staff
4 Consultants
2 Rotating North West Speciality Trainees
1 GP training posts (ST3 six month posts which rotate between Tier 2 Dermatology and Secondary Care Dermatology)
4 Advanced Clinical Practitioners
6 Specialist nurses
Consultants Special Interest
Dr A Hafejee (Clinical Lead) Medical Aesthetics
Dr M Shah Male genital dermatology
Dr C Owen Female genital dermatology
Dr B Arun Skin cancer
Dr Kaur Medical Education
Emergency cases can be admitted to the Blackburn hospital sites - dermatological treatments are administered by dermatology specialist nurses who can also provide an outreach service if required. The Dermatology team has close links with colleagues in plastic surgery, maxillofacial surgery, rheumatology and pathology. Joint clinics are undertaken within the department, the Rheumatologists and regular skin cancer MDTs are held in accordance with Improving Outcomes Guidance. Specialist MDTs are held by Central Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (based in Preston).
Monthly audit meetings and clinical meetings are held by the Lancashire and South Cumbria Dermatology Group and rotate between East Lancashire, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals (Preston), Blackpool and Lancaster.
There are also close links with the Dermatology Centre at Hope Hospital in Salford, Manchester. This offers a hub and spoke model for service delivery and is a tertiary referral centre for paediatric dermatology, psoriasis, photobiology, cutaneous lymphoma, contact dermatitis, urticaria, hair disorders and laser therapy. The academic unit, led by Professor R B Warren, has close links with the University of Manchester School of Medicine. Two Specialty Trainee Posts on the North West Regional Training Programme are attached on a full-time basis to our department, travelling to Salford on a Thursday afternoon for the academic teaching programme. Clinical meetings for all regional trainees and consultants are held at the Dermatology Centre fortnightly. There are some excellent primary care dermatology services across East Lancashire incorporating enhanced GP surgery services, GPwER services, community nurse-led eczema clinics and outreach paediatric nurses.
The Lancashire and South Cumbria dermatology collaborative (incorporating representatives from primary, intermediate and secondary care clinicians are currently reviewing dermatology services across the area. Using Models of Integrated Service Delivery in Dermatology as a framework we are aiming to link these primary, intermediate and secondary care more effectively in order to develop a more integrated service across the network and to ensure patients are seen right service first time. Dermatology at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust is committed to supporting and working with the local health authority intermediate service. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate fully in developing and delivering the agreed model of future service provision. The successful candidates will have access to mentoring and support. This will be provided by the Clinical Lead for the Unit and also the other substantive post holders. There is also a well-established leadership course for new consultants under the auspices of the postgraduate education department.
Applications for either full or part time working will be considered.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Hold MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of presentations at national and or international meetings
- An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent);
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Comprehensive general dermatology experience including surgery
Desirable
- A specialist interest in an area to complement the other consultants in the department
- A good working knowledge of IT systems as they relate to dermatology
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to integrate successfully within the existing clinical team
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written and good networking skills
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support a multi-professional team and to be able to work effectively and sensitively within it.
- Ability to contribute to the development of dermatology services
- Good time management skills
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to assist in the development of the service
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Involvement and understanding of clinical governance and clinical audit
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Hold MRCP or equivalent qualification
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT or CESR or European Community Rights
Desirable
- Evidence of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of presentations at national and or international meetings
- An appropriate higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent);
Experience
Essential
- Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Comprehensive general dermatology experience including surgery
Desirable
- A specialist interest in an area to complement the other consultants in the department
- A good working knowledge of IT systems as they relate to dermatology
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to integrate successfully within the existing clinical team
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written and good networking skills
- Ability to motivate, inspire and support a multi-professional team and to be able to work effectively and sensitively within it.
- Ability to contribute to the development of dermatology services
- Good time management skills
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses
- Adaptability to changing needs of service
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to assist in the development of the service
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Involvement and understanding of clinical governance and clinical audit
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
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).
