Consultant in Dermatology in Xeroderma Pigmentosum & Photodermatology

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will be accountable to the Clinical Director for Specialist Ambulatory Services, and responsible to the dermatology Service Leads, Clinical Lead for general dermatology, Clinical Lead for medical dermatology, Team Lead for the Photobiology Service and Team Lead for the Xeroderma Pigmentosa Service.

Job Summary:

To provide a lead role in the provision, strategic development and research objectives of the. National Commissioning Group Service.

To contribute to the management and development of the XP clinical service.

To work in and support the Photodermatology Service.

To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.

To take an active part in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.

Duties and responsibilities:

Clinical:

The postholder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of dermatology services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:

Adult general services

Xeroderma pigmentosum and photodermatoses

Outpatient monodisciplinary and multidisciplinary clinics in Xeroderma Pigmentosum

Outpatient clinics in Photodermatology

Organise, timetable and run the multidisciplinary Xeroderma Pigmentosum clinics

Organise and run the multidisciplinary Xeroderma Pigmentosum team meetings.

With the help of the XP Outreach CNSs, organise and run the care for XP patients remotely via the outreach network as required

Liaise with the XP diagnostic lab services as necessary for care of XP patients.

Be responsible for training and development within the XP service

Liaise with Action for XP as necessary

Liaise with the XP diagnostic lab services and develop as necessary for care of XP patients.

Take part in Dermatology Consultant on call rota

Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.

Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.

Regular meetings:

Bi-monthly Research Forum

Monthly Medical Advisory Committee

Monthly Photodermatology/XP Governance meeting

Bi-annual XP clinical and research day - Brighton

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Qualifications

Essential

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
• Eligible for full GMC Registration with entry on the Specialist Register for Dermatology, or within 6 months of CCT.

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Dermatology.

Clinical skills

Essential

• Significant expertise in the management of tertiary services in dermatology, cancer and general dermatological patients.

Audit management & IT

Essential

• Track record of clinical governance, audit, management and IT skills required.
• Understanding of principles of audit.

Desirable

• Track record of service development.

Research, Teaching skill & experience

Essential

• Track record of research, publications/ understanding / knowledge of research ethics.
• Experience of involvement in or running of clinical trials.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
• Higher degree e.g. MSc.

Desirable

• Evidence of original research.
• Possession of PhD or MD.
• Teaching qualification.
• Ability to lead and develop a teaching programme.

Leadership/management skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.
• Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
• Knowledge of finance and budgets.

Desirable

• Leadership in the development of clinical services.

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

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UK Registration

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