About this role
Job summary
Would you consider joining an experienced and forward-thinking team to help with high-quality Dermatology services?
This is an excellent opportunity to join us and become part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. You will have the chance to develop your skills and confidence under the guidance of an inspiring team.
We are looking for a Specialist Grade Doctor to complement our current Dermatology team undertaking sessions at all our three hospital sites Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Peterborough City Hospital and Stamford and Rutland Hospital. All our hospital sites are accessible by road or train within easy commute distance from London, Cambridge, Leicester or Birmingham.
Our main aim is to deliver the best possible care to our local communities working closely with the Community sector and providing support and governance for GPwER and Nursing Specialists in the area.
You will be instrumental in providing a full range of care services at the Secondary care level for Medical Dermatology and skin cancer patients. Regular outpatient clinics, procedure lists and MDT attendance will be incorporated into the job plan with sessions occurring on both sites, supported by the relevant nursing staff.
You must be on the General Medical Council Specialist Register and have a proven record of accomplishments in your speciality.
We are committed to ensuring a work-life balance for all our staff. Flexibility is the key to a happy team who can provide better patient care.
Main duties of the job
The sessional commitment is 10 PAs (9 DCC+ 1 SPA) including both outpatient and theatre where additional SPAs can be considered depending on additional roles undertaken. The job plan will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Cover for urgent inpatient referrals and GP queries during working hours is also anticipated, but there is no formal out-of-hours cover required for this post regularly.
You will provide outpatient clinic and procedure lists across the hospital sites for inflammatory skin disease and skin cancer patients in the adult and paediatric population, actively participating in the skin cancer multidisciplinary team, with regular attendance at the alternate week MDT meetings.
You will ensure a comprehensive Dermatology service in collaboration with other Dermatologists, including inpatient care and referrals, outpatient referrals and treatment and telephone or electronic advice and guidance to local GPs.
You will be expected to contribute to the Trust and CBU Clinical Governance processes including the dedicated monthly half days. Compliance with the annual appraisal and revalidation programme is required.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more details on this role and the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
MBBS (or equivalent) MRCP Full GMC Registration and license to practice Valid ALS certificate
Desirable
Higher qualification (e.g. MD, PhD) CESR application in progress or applied for
Experience and Knowledge Essential
All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following: o that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or o Have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS)-Overall 7.5. Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. If applicants believe that they have adequate communication skills, but do not fit into one of the examples they need to provide evidence. o Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Dermatology. o Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on the full range of problems in adult and paediatric Dermatology, including significant experience in skin cancer. o Ability to remain calm and work effectively, under pressure environment o Able to organize and prioritize workload o Sufficient Dermatology skills and experience, to have developed competencies equivalent to those acquired during medical registrar training (equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted).
Personal Skills and Qualities Essential
Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a structured hospital team for the greater good Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance Enquiring, critical approach to work Good personal interactive communications skills clarity of expression and purpose The ability to work as a team member Caring attitude to patients
Appraisal Essential
To have training and experience in appraisal systems
Special Aptitudes Essential
Self-motivated: able to act on own initiative Enthusiasm and dynamism to improve, monitor and sustain the highest achievable clinical standards To teach and train all human resources from a wide spectrum of skills, background, abilities and experience
Communication Skills Essential
Effective written (including record keeping) and verbal communication skills Fluent in verbal and written English Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
Clinical Governance Essential
Able to demonstrate successful participation in clinical governance activities To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance
Desirable
Participation in relevant national Audits Recent published clinical research in peer reviewed journal
Leadership/Management Essential
Evidence of management experience and/or training Good IT Skills Evidence of knowledge of NHS structure, and current NHS forward plan Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
Desirable
Attendance on Management course Experience in service development
Teaching Essential
Knowledge and Ability to teach all grades of doctors and medical students Experience of supervising FY1s, FY2s StRs and SpRs Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
Educational and Clinical Supervisor Course Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Experience of teaching other professional groups
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 North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Peterborough City Hospital
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)