About this role
Job summary
Specialty Doctor in Dermatology - 0.8 WTE
12 months Fixed Term - Maternity cover
The successful candidate will be expected to provide a general Dermatology service including routine and urgent clinics. There are opportunities to undertake specialist interest clinics to compliment existing specialisms.
Main duties of the job
The remit of the postholder will be to work within the multi-disciplinary team providing care for Dermatology patients, both within the hospital and the community this includes the care of outpatients, in- patients and day case treatment patients.
The post will be based at Harrogate District Hospital and possibly an outreach hospital. The Job Plan will be finalised on application, this will be flexible to suit the needs of the candidate. In essence this will involve delivery of a number of clinics per week. Timetables will be adjusted to meet departmental requirements. The timetable will include outpatient clinics and being on call for acute dermatological queries or seeing patients on the general medical wards.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification. Applicants must hold MBChB or equivalent medical qualification, have experience in NHS Dermatology and be eligible for full registration with the GMC.
As an employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trusts patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -
The provision of a first class clinical service
Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
Undertaking all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policies
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trusts service plans
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Care Group or the Trust
Person Specification
Experience Essential
oMBChB or equivalent medical qualification oHolds full GMC Medical registration oClinical Governance and audit experience o12 Months NHS experience
Desirable
oMRCP or equivalent (candidates with MRCGP will be considered) oTraining and experience in Derm (Postgrad diploma or equivalent) oLeadership skills 24 months NHS Dermatology experience
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 Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address HDH
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)