About this role
Job summary
St. John's Institute of Dermatology with Clinical Genetics, Rheumatology (including Lupus), Infection (including HIV and Sexual Health) and Allergy (Specialist Ambulatory Services) is one of the largest clinical directorates at GSTT. The clinical directorates are clinically led with separate budget and performance targets. The SAS Clinical Director is Dr Toby Garrood, the General Manager is Michaela Cashman and Head of Nursing is Louise Farrow.
The Dermatology Department provides a wide range of multidisciplinary specialist clinics as well as general dermatology services. Formerly a post graduate teaching hospital, it is now fully integrated into the Guys and St Thomas' Hospitals Trust and the Guy's and St Thomas' School of Medicine (GKT) of Kings College London. St. John's Institute of Dermatology contributes to GKT research activities as part of the Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, GKT Medical School, Kings College London and provides an annual MSc postgraduate course. Cutaneous medicine is also one of seven designated BRC themes which form a core component of the Biomed Research Centre at GSTT and KCL.
Main duties of the job
As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract.
Provide High Quality Care to Patients
The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.
About us
The Trust consists of St Thomas' Hospital at Waterloo, including the Evelina Children's Hospital, and Guy's Hospital at London Bridge. We are also part of King's Health Partners (KHP), which comprises King's College London, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. KHP is one of just five accredited UK Academic Health Sciences Centres (AHSCs). Through our AHSC, we are committed to making research and education integral to the delivery of high quality clinical care. The King's Health Partners Integrated Cancer Centre (ICC) is the vehicle for developing and managing cancer research, clinical services, and training and development across all of the KHP partner organisations.
Ourhospitals have a long and proud history, dating back almost 900 years, and have been at the forefront of medical progress and innovation since they were founded. We continue to build on these traditions and have a reputation for clinical, teaching and research excellence.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Department of Dermatology is seeking a part-time (7.25 PA) consultant for a substantive appointment. It includes tertiary paediatric services in genetics and epidermolysis bullosa in addition to general paediatric dermatology clinics at St Thomas. The post also contains tertiary adult hidradenitis suppurativa services, tertiary adult genetics clinic as well as general adult dermatology clinics. The post may have a requirement for flexible working across other South East London dermatology sites depending on service demand. We are looking for a dynamic applicant who is committed to excellence in patient care and who is forward-looking as we explore innovative ways of delivering our services.
As an organisation, we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This includes asking certain groups of staff to work more flexibly so that we can offer services to patients in the evenings and at weekends. We regard this flexibility as essential if we are to continue to provide first class patient care in the future. As a result, any offer of employment to a consultant post will be subject to you agreeing to work a new more flexible pattern of working in the future if required and in accordance with the provisions of the new Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust consultant contract.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise. MRCP On GMC Specialist Register or within six months of attaining CCT
Clinical Experience Essential
Comprehensive clinical experience in Dermatology. Experience at post-CCT level working in community-based dermatology services. Broad based professional training in general medicine
Clinical skills Essential
Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team. Good organisation and communication skills. Understanding the principles of clinical governance and its implications.
Desirable
Extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of complex skin conditions.
Audit management & IT Essential
Evidence of a depth of understanding of audit. Understanding of principles of audit. Evidence of understanding of the role of clinical management. Evidence of understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council. Evidence of contribution to effective clinical audit and clinical risk management.
Desirable
Management training or qualification. Evidence of leadership in the development of clinical services, notably community dermatology services. Experience in clinical guideline development. Appraisal training.
Research, Teaching skill & experience Essential
Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research. Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Desirable
Research experience in dermatology. Higher research degree (e.g. PhD qualification) Post-graduate teaching qualification (e.g. PG Cert Ed.) Commercial trial experience.
Leadership/management skills Essential
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others. Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure. Ability to work as part of a team. Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff. Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Desirable
Relevant departmental management/leadership experience at consultant level (e.g. service / specialty lead). Management/leadership experience at Regional or National level.
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.
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guy's Hospital
Great Maze Pond
London
SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)