Job summary
Applications are invited for the Fellowship post in Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The post is based within the NCG-funded highly specialised adult Epidermolysis Bullosa Unit hosted at Solihull Hospital and will include a research element which will entail travel to the University of Birmingham where the research facility is located. Registration towards an MSc for the associated research is expected.
Main duties of the job
The department of dermatology at Solihull, Good Hope and Heartlands Hospitals is the largest department of dermatology in the Midlands and one of the busiest specialist dermatology departments in the United Kingdom. We serve a local, regional, and supra-regional referral base commensurate with the broad range of subspecialty expertise and clinics offered. We host training posts for the West Midlands Dermatology Training scheme, NIHR Academic Clinical Fellows, a visiting fellow from New Zealand, as well as rotations for undergraduate medical trainees from the University of Birmingham. We are supported by an excellent team of administrative staff, a skin cancer nurse consultant and specialist nurses delivering phototherapy, systemic immunosuppression and isotretinoin clinics, photodynamic therapy, diphenylcyclopropenone, skin surgery, and specialist cancer nursing. A dedicated dermatology pharmacist has recently been appointed. The new department of dermatology at Solihull Hospital is a bespoke facility developed in 2015, representing an approximate 4 million capital investment and offering an excellent environment in which to deliver high quality clinical care. We work closely with our counterparts at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, particularly in the setting of advanced cutaneous malignancy, as well as in ensuring equity of access to dermatology care across our region
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description and indicative timetable is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. This may be subject to change. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description, but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post.
The post holder will be required to adhere to all trust policies and procedures including those relating to infection control and standards of dress.
The Trust requires the successful candidate to have and maintain full registration with the General Medical and to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of a doctor as set down by the General Medical Council.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This job description and indicative timetable is designed to assist post holders with understanding what is expected of them in their role. This may be subject to change. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust may ask them to undertake other duties, as required, which are not necessarily specified on the job description, but which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
The job description itself may be amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder, within the scope and general level of responsibility attached to the post.
The post holder will be required to adhere to all trust policies and procedures including those relating to infection control and standards of dress.
The Trust requires the successful candidate to have and maintain full registration with the General Medical and to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of a doctor as set down by the General Medical Council.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Primary medical degree
- *Intercalated degree or other science degree
- *Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- *2 years post qualification experience
- *Presentations & publications relevant to role
- *Experience in the multidisciplinary management of patients with epidermolysis bullosa
Desirable
- *Proficient with computer applications
- *Experience of teaching
- *Experience in laboratory based research
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Strong communication skills, with an ability to work with a diverse clinical and research team
- *Patient-centric clinical abilities, with an understanding of varying needs of a diverse patient population
Desirable
- *Experience of administrative and committee work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Primary medical degree
- *Intercalated degree or other science degree
- *Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- *2 years post qualification experience
- *Presentations & publications relevant to role
- *Experience in the multidisciplinary management of patients with epidermolysis bullosa
Desirable
- *Proficient with computer applications
- *Experience of teaching
- *Experience in laboratory based research
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Strong communication skills, with an ability to work with a diverse clinical and research team
- *Patient-centric clinical abilities, with an understanding of varying needs of a diverse patient population
Desirable
- *Experience of administrative and committee work
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
