About this role
Job summary
This appointment is for 2 Consultant Dermatologist on a permanent contract. You will be joining University Hospitals Dermatology Team of 7 other consultants at an exciting time as they bring the cross site teams together. Any sub specialty interest would be encouraged and supported.
Main duties of the job
This appointment is for a Consultant Dermatologist to join the newly merged, dynamic Dermatology team at University Hospital Dorset. The team delivers the full range of Dermatology services to patients from Dorset and Hampshire from 2 well-resourced units at Christchurch Hospital and Poole Hospital. Funding is available for 2 full-time posts,with flexibility to consider part-time applicants to complement the job plans of current senior Doctors. We would welcome sub-specialty interests including Moh's micrographic surgery, Medical Dermatology and/or Pathology. Flexibility is provided for this post to provide a Consultant with an opportunity to sub-specialise, or for an Associate specialist to complete training for CESR application.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
As part of our commitment to delivering high-quality care across seven days, this post may involve participation in an out-of-hours rota, including evenings, weekends, and/or bank holidays, in accordance with service needs. Any work undertaken outside standard hours/PA's will attract remuneration in line with the respective NHS Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of Service.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details please see attached the job description/person specification.
Posts are Permenant full time roles
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Full GMC registration MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Higher degree eg MPhil, MD or PhD (Score 1 in progress - 3 submitted - 5 awarded) Other relevant postgraduate qualification
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude Essential
Ability to organise and manage outpatient priorities Ability to manage and lead a wide range of staff involved in a cohesive Dermatology service Evidence of formal training in health service management Previous experience on policy forming committees Evidence of organising an audit programme An understanding of research methodology and an ability to interpret research findings Publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of Audit Management
Desirable
Computer/IT Research skills
Experience Essential
Able to offer an expert opinion on a full range of Dermatological problems Extensive training in General Internal Medicine and Dermatology Formal training in Dermatology sub-specialty Ability to recognise the limits of his/her own clinical competence Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Able to perform within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Evidence to demonstrate delivery of a quality service
Interpersonal Skills Essential
Honesty and reliability and personal resilience Enquiring, constructively critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education Willingness to work in partnership with management Willingness to facilitate integration with Commissioning teams and other Care Groups Ability to act on own initiative appropriately Interest and enthusiasm for the post
Other Essential
Able to speak English as necessary for the role
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Poole Hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH152JB
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)