Consultant in Dermatology - interest in Complex Medical Dermatology

Job responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities:

Clinical roles:

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:

Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa Services (including clinic, MDT, advice and guidance, research and teaching)

Tertiary general Dermatology Services (including clinic, MDT, advice and guidance, research and teaching)

Adult general dermatology services

Inpatient medical dermatology services

Take part in Dermatology Consultant on call rota

Advise on the 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:

Hidradenitis Suppurativa MDT

Tertiary General Dermatology MDT

Dermatology Grand Round

Monthly Medical Advisory Committee

Provide High Quality Care to Patients

The post holder must be medically qualified and maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice

To develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.

To ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.

To ensure patients are involved in decisions about their care and to respond to their views.

**Please review Job Description for detailed version**

Job Description is pending Royal College approval.

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).