Job Overview
This post is in general adult and paediatric dermatology. The post holder will be a core member of the skin oncology MDT. There is a requirement to join the weekly on-call rota for ward referrals and urgent A&E/GP queries, which operates 0900-1700 Monday-Friday. There is no out of hours on-call commitment.
This new post will have secretarial and multidisciplinary team support.
The new post will have a commitment to 3 clinical sessions including general adult/paediatric dermatology, skin cancer outpatient clinic, MDT skin oncology meeting, 1 minor operation session, 1 teledermatology session, 1 session for ward round / hospital in patient referrals, 1 session for clinical administration and 0.5 session for development of a special interest clinic/ service lead for particular area of interest, to be decided dependent on the postholder’s interests and experience and to be mutually agreed as part of the departments overall strategy. 1.5 sessions are provided for supporting activities, including continuous professional development, audit, educational activities and research.
Main duties of the job
Provision of a Dermatology Service for outpatients, day-cases, in-patients, ward referrals, and relevant surgical procedures. Education, training and supervision of medical students, junior medical staff, nurses, paramedics, general practitioners. Administrative duties to ensure the proper functioning of the department. Provision of cover for colleagues' periods of leave. Participation in medical audit, clinical governance, research and continuing professional development relating to dermatology. Management and supervision of medical, nursing and other professional staff within the Dermatology multidisciplinary care team. Attendance at Directorate, District and Regional meetings, as required, to represent the interests of the speciality and the department. Participation in the Dermatology on-call rota and prospective cross cover with colleagues for such. Contribute to the development of dermatology services, treatment guidelines and the promotion of greater knowledge of the management of dermatological conditions in primary care. Provide a consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialties in the Trust and to general practitioners
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Relevant professional qualifications Degree from a recognised University MRCP (UK) or recognised equivalent qualification
Relevant Registration Requirements
Essential criteria
Full GMC registration with a license to practiceEntry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) or Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problemsAwareness of current developments and initiatives.