Consultant in Dermatology

Job responsibilities

To provide, with colleagues, Dermatology services in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

To contribute to on-call cover 9am-5pm for the Dermatology service and support advice and queries from the ward/ ambulatory care/ emergency dept and Dermatology Registrar when requested.

Active participation in monthly clinical governance & academic meetings within the department.

Participation and involvement in meetings and other business in the Dermatology service.

The post holders will be expected to participate fully in the teaching of pre-clinical & clinical undergraduate medical students from Oxford University. They will also be expected to contribute to the programmes of F1/F2, Core Trainee and Specialist Registrar teaching.

The successful applicants will be expected to contribute to medical audit and clinical governance and clinical governance meetings take place on alternate months.

The successful candidates will be expected to maintain his/her professional development to the level set by the Royal College of Physicians. The department runs an annual appraisal system in line with the National Appraisal Scheme for Consultant Medical Staff (as outlined in MD5/01) and expects every consultant to maintain a personal development portfolio.

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date
• Membership of the British Association of Dermatologists or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Fully trained in Dermatology
• Previous responsibility for clinical governance and GMC Good Medical Practice
• Ability to make decisions at consultant level
• All aspects of general Dermatology and patient care

Audit Management & IT

Essential

• Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
• Undertake audits and present data as required
• Good IT skills, use of patient and hospital database

Desirable

• Evidence of clinical leadership role demonstrating accountability for quality of care, financial controls and efficient management of workforce

Research, Teaching Skill & Experience

Essential

• Track record of publications in peer reviewed journals
• Evidence or providing good teaching and supervision to trainees to the level of GMC accredited educational supervision level

Desirable

• Educational qualification

Patient Experience

Essential

• Contributes to improving patients experience
• See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
• Willingness to take responsibility, and exert appropriate authority
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Interpersonal Skills; ability to see patients as people, ability to empathize and work co-operatively with others
• Accountability; ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each others unique role

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).