Job summary
This appointment is for a Consultant Dermatologist to join
the dermatology team at County Durham and Darlington. Nominal Base to be arranged. We are looking to employ
a full time Dermatologist, but part-time applicants will be considered. We
would welcome a sub-specialist interest in skin cancer, surgery, vulval
dermatoses or patch testing.
The Dermatology service is a trust-wide service that has
medical and surgical components. The secondary care service delivers a range of
Consultant and nurse-led services from University Hospital of North Durham,
Darlington Memorial Hospital, Bishop Auckland General Hospital and Sunderland
Royal Hospital. General Dermatology and Specialist Nurse Clinics are run from
all sites while the specialist clinics and nurse-run procedure clinics are run
from UHND only. Urgent Suspected Cancer clinics are based at UHND, with
Consultant triaged triaged cases seen by Dermatology and Platic Surgery in one
clinical setting with photographers and operators on standby from both
specialities to allow seamless daily surgery.
Further, GPSI and specialist nurse clinics and
surgery are offered from a range of community locations across the localities
by the Community aspect of the service.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Clinican within the organization, it is expected
that you will deliver and champion high quality and safety as a clinical leader
within Dermatology.
The clinical commitment of the post is to provide
dermatological services predominantly in Durham but also from other sites as
part of the hub and spoke model alongside Consultant colleagues and supported
by our junior staff.
The post-holder will be expected to provide a comprehensive dermatology
clinical service, but with an emphasis on skin cancer and surgery provision,
teledermatology sessions as well as acute on call services. This
includes outpatient consultations, and specialist activities as agreed with
other members of the department. The consultant has a continuing responsibility
for the care of patients in their charge and for the proper functioning of the
department.
Clinic bookings rules will be in line with
British Association of Dermatologists guidelines. Treatment of patients may be
arranged in the inpatient or outpatient unit, and the consultant will be
responsible for supervising this treatment.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide general dermatology services including acute
assessment of patients. Sub specialist interests such as vulval dermatology and
patch testing may also be supported to be delivered
Attend and
contribute to the service business and governance meeting to support strategic
clinically led direction and robust clinical governance within the service
Support
the on-call roster for acute dermatology issues
Undertake
urgent suspected cancer clinics and dermatological surgery, as well as tele
dermatology provision
Departmental
teaching - The postholder and their fellow consultants will be collectively
responsible for the development and supervision of the more junior workforce
CPD The
postholder will be responsible for ensuring they meet national requirements
surrounding contemporary practice
MDT The
post holder will be responsible for working / leading the wider MDT in clinical
matters to optimize patient outcomes of care
Audit and
governance activities - The postholder will participate in clinical governance
arrangements in line with national and local guideline.
Patient
Experience The post holder will be expected to engage and support appropriate
resolutions to Patient Experience Matters in support of the respective leads of
the service.
Ensure
robust safeguarding of all patients where appropriate, liasing with paediatric
specialists should a child or young person be involved
Collaborate
with the operational managers and clinical lead to support the trust attainment
of access standards for pathways in line with clinical urgency
Work with
the clinical lead and operational leads of the service to grow and maintain
high standards of clinical service: Quality, Safety and Access
The post
holder and their fellow consultants will be expected to deputise for each other
in the absence of colleagues in instances of Annual leave, study leave and
sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient care
Where
applicable and appropriate, the post holder will be expected to represent the
Dermatology service in internal and external trust forums.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide general dermatology services including acute
assessment of patients. Sub specialist interests such as vulval dermatology and
patch testing may also be supported to be delivered
Attend and
contribute to the service business and governance meeting to support strategic
clinically led direction and robust clinical governance within the service
Support
the on-call roster for acute dermatology issues
Undertake
urgent suspected cancer clinics and dermatological surgery, as well as tele
dermatology provision
Departmental
teaching - The postholder and their fellow consultants will be collectively
responsible for the development and supervision of the more junior workforce
CPD The
postholder will be responsible for ensuring they meet national requirements
surrounding contemporary practice
MDT The
post holder will be responsible for working / leading the wider MDT in clinical
matters to optimize patient outcomes of care
Audit and
governance activities - The postholder will participate in clinical governance
arrangements in line with national and local guideline.
Patient
Experience The post holder will be expected to engage and support appropriate
resolutions to Patient Experience Matters in support of the respective leads of
the service.
Ensure
robust safeguarding of all patients where appropriate, liasing with paediatric
specialists should a child or young person be involved
Collaborate
with the operational managers and clinical lead to support the trust attainment
of access standards for pathways in line with clinical urgency
Work with
the clinical lead and operational leads of the service to grow and maintain
high standards of clinical service: Quality, Safety and Access
The post
holder and their fellow consultants will be expected to deputise for each other
in the absence of colleagues in instances of Annual leave, study leave and
sickness as far as is practicable and ensure continuous patient care
Where
applicable and appropriate, the post holder will be expected to represent the
Dermatology service in internal and external trust forums.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible team worker
- Commitment to CME and CPD
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other formal research qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Medical Dermatology and paediatric dermatology
- Experience of Dermatology surgery
- Experience of medical teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership roles in skin cancer provision
- Evidence of participation in clinical research
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration or be within 6 months of attaining CCT/CESR in Dermatology at time of interview.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of Dermatology problems within the Dermatology service and run skin cancer clinics
- Able to demonstrate full competence in the management of common and rare skin disorders, including skin cancer, hair disorders, acne, psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa and patch testing in adults and children
- Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organise own work. Ability to delegate appropriately to a range of multi-disciplinary colleagues including Trust middle grades, trainee registrars, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Pharmacy Practitioners
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary tea
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Experience and understanding of audit and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Particular experience in management of vulval dermatoses and patch testing
- Evidence of expertise in teledermatology provision; particularly in assessment of lesions/urgent suspected cancer referrals
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible team worker
- Commitment to CME and CPD
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- MD, PhD or other formal research qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Medical Dermatology and paediatric dermatology
- Experience of Dermatology surgery
- Experience of medical teaching
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership roles in skin cancer provision
- Evidence of participation in clinical research
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration or be within 6 months of attaining CCT/CESR in Dermatology at time of interview.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of Dermatology problems within the Dermatology service and run skin cancer clinics
- Able to demonstrate full competence in the management of common and rare skin disorders, including skin cancer, hair disorders, acne, psoriasis, eczema, contact dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa and patch testing in adults and children
- Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organise own work. Ability to delegate appropriately to a range of multi-disciplinary colleagues including Trust middle grades, trainee registrars, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Pharmacy Practitioners
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary tea
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Experience and understanding of audit and conducting clinical audit
Desirable
- Particular experience in management of vulval dermatoses and patch testing
- Evidence of expertise in teledermatology provision; particularly in assessment of lesions/urgent suspected cancer referrals
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
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
