About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. Newcastle is one of just two centres in the UK to have a theme dedicated to skin research within a NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC)(https://www.newcastlebrc.nihr.ac.uk/skin-oral-disease/
Applications are invited for this one-year post, which provides education and support to develop a specialist area of interest in clinical dermatology and to extend research experience. The post will provide training and experience in the management of a range of inflammatory skin conditions, opportunities to contribute clinical research and medical student teaching. Working with the Clinical Dermatology and NIHR BRC research teams, you will support the running of clinical trials, other research studies and registries within the department.
Main duties of the job
To provide general dermatology clinics and support for dermatology research.
This post may be well suited to those wishing to apply to specialist training in Dermatology. You must be registered with the GMC, and have MBBS / MBChB or equivalent. This post is suitable for candidates who have completed IMT.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description Job responsibilities
Managerial:
They will participate in all aspects of Clinical Governance, making a significant contribution to multidisciplinary audit and risk management activities. The post-holder is expected to attend the weekly journal club, histopathology and clinical meetings held for patient care and CPD.
Administrative:
The appointee will be required to undertake administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients and in relation to the running of services in conjunction with the Specialty Manager and Clinical Director within a context of compliance with Directorate aims and objectives.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Primary Medical Qualification. Full GMC registration.
Desirable
MRCP or equivalent Presentations / publications
Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential
Evidence of achievement of foundation / core / specialty training competencies.
Desirable
Evidence of experience in the specialty. Experience of research. Practical skills - basic surgery.
Management and Administration Experience Essential
An understanding of audit and clinical governance.
Desirable
Evidence of leadership / project management. Evidence of having implemented change. Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
Teaching Essential
Experience of supervising junior medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills. Postgraduate qualification in medical education.
Audit and Research Essential
Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings. Research/critical review of literature. Publications in the last five years. Evidence of participation in audit. Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
Desirable
Higher degree. Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 4LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)