Consultant Dermatologist

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Have you considered advancing your career in Dermatology in a place where your initiatives and skills are valued?

This is an excellent opportunity to join our specialist team of consultant doctors and become part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. You will be based at Peterborough City Hospital and work cross-site at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford and Rutland Hospital. We work closely with the Community sector providing support and governance for GPwER and Nursing Specialists in the region.

As our new Consultant Dermatologist, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team dedicated to providing comprehensive care at the secondary level for patients with Medical Dermatology and skin cancer needs and participating in outpatient clinics.

You will be a Member of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practice with the General Medical Council. Specialist Registrars who have successfully completed all parts of their training must be listed in the specialist register within six months of the appointment committee.

We are dedicated to ensuring flexible working schedules to promote a better work-life balance for all our employees. If you are interested in working part-time, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Main duties of the job

Principal elements of the post will be:

To provide outpatient clinic and procedure lists across the hospital sites for inflammatory skin disease and skin cancer patients in the adult and paediatric population.
To be an active member of the skin cancer multidisciplinary team, with regular attendance at the alternate week MDT meetings.
To provide support, training and governance to nurses and any junior medical staff in the team. Support for local GPwSI, GPs in training and students from regional hospitals is also anticipated.
To provide 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.
Active participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and research as appropriate. There is access to a study leave budget for appropriate CPD activities. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Trust and CBU Clinical Governance processes including the dedicated monthly half days. Compliance with annual appraisal and revalidation programme is required.
To work with NWAFT and community colleagues to develop integrated services for Skin patients in the region.
To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the division and the Trust.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

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.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-S-AC-6501363

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is managerially accountable to the Divisional Operational Manager, Division of Surgery and clinically accountable to the Divisional Director, Division of Surgery.

Applicants will be expected to be Members of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practise with the General Medical Council. The appointee must be on the GMCs Specialist Register prior to taking up the appointment. Specialist Registrars who have successfully completed all parts of their training must be listed in the specialist register within six months of the appointment committee.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is managerially accountable to the Divisional Operational Manager, Division of Surgery and clinically accountable to the Divisional Director, Division of Surgery.

Person Specification

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CESR); eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Possession of MRCP or equivalent qualifications
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Dermatology

Desirable

oHigher degree (e.g. MD, PHD or equivalent)
oManagement training course
oPublications in peer-reviewed Dermatological journals

Person Specification

Essential

Entry on GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CESR); eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
Possession of MRCP or equivalent qualifications
Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Dermatology

Desirable

oHigher degree (e.g. MD, PHD or equivalent)
oManagement training course
oPublications in peer-reviewed Dermatological journals

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).