Job summary
Relocation expenses up to £8K Plus a Recruitment incentive of £20K
An exciting once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen to work as a consultant dermatologist in the beautiful historic county of Worcestershire, re-establishing an NHS secondary care dermatology department that can thrive into the future.
We look forward to, re-building the once great dermatology department into a centre of excellence serving the people of Worcestershire with high quality and sustainable dermatology services. The new department, although Worcestershire based, will come under the management of the Wye Valley NHS Trust team in Hereford, who have a track record of success having been awarded the BMJ Dermatology Team of the Year award 2021, and continue to top national performance tables in many key performance indicators.
Speciality interests are encouraged with inflammatory dermatoses, patch testing, phototherapy, Mohs micrographic surgery and paediatric dermatology all requiring input and leadership.
We welcome and encourage applications from enthusiastic clinicians who are passionate about delivering excellent; safe and equitable care to the patients of Worcestershire.
Main duties of the job
Opportunities have arisen for a consultant dermatologist to work in Worcestershire as part of an ICS-wide service under the management and leadership of Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford. We encourage the application of candidates who wish to work less than full-time & pride ourselves in offering the maximum flexibility to provide colleagues with a great work-life balance.
We are interested in consultant dermatologists with general skills and experience who have or may like to develop sub-speciality interests. Successful candidates would lead an excellent & dedicated dermatology nursing team which includes experienced clinical nurse specialists and a nurse consultant.
Applicants should be well versed in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer and be able to manage the full range of inflammatory dermatoses which present to general dermatology clinics.
Facilities for Mohs micrographic surgery, phototherapy, biological therapies and patch testing are in place already.
Teledermatology including for in-patient referrals will form an increasing part of all dermatologists work and working closely with primary care providers & referral systems utilising artificial intelligence is likely to become increasingly relevant.
Working towards & in line with the 'Getting It Right First Time' (GIRFT) objectives as part of the NHS Further Faster Programme you will be encouraged to develop your service, improving dermatology services to patients in Worcestershire.
About us
Wye Valley NHS Trust (WVT) & Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT) are both members of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT &the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
WVT has ambitious plans to improve quality & integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with partners to deliver the quality of care we would want for our family & friends.
WAHT is a large acute & specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire & more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire & beyond. The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester.
Both WVT & WAHT can offer a great work-life balance & have a tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. WAHT are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation & are committed to embedding flexible working within the organisation as a flex positive employer.
WVT Values - Care, Accountability, Respect & Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time all the time.
WAHT Objectives -
- Best services for local people
- Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
- Best use of resources
- Best people
Better never stops, & our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health & care system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit full-time Consultants in Dermatology (10 PAs each) to support the current delivery of general clinical dermatology and skin oncology services in Worcestershire.
The new dermatology department in Worcestershire will be managerially and clinically lead by the Wye Valley team with Wye Valley as Lead Provider for the service across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The desire is for the new Worcestershire based team, once established, to take over the local clinical leadership for the Worcester service but still report to and be managed by the Wye Valley operational and medical leadership.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking to recruit full-time Consultants in Dermatology (10 PAs each) to support the current delivery of general clinical dermatology and skin oncology services in Worcestershire.
The new dermatology department in Worcestershire will be managerially and clinically lead by the Wye Valley team with Wye Valley as Lead Provider for the service across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The desire is for the new Worcestershire based team, once established, to take over the local clinical leadership for the Worcester service but still report to and be managed by the Wye Valley operational and medical leadership.
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration in Dermatology on date of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
Clinical Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience as a generalist in provision of Dermatology
- Willingness to use Teledermatology
- Practical skills commensurate with the above.
- Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Dermatology
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD) Teledermatology experience
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice.
- Proven evidence of clinical management.
Desirable
- Management experience
- Ability to use a wide range of Teledermatology platforms after appropriate training
Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Proven commitment and training in medical education.
- Proven ability to teach in clinical settings.
- Proven experience of teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels.
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Completed thesis
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration in Dermatology on date of interview
- MRCP or equivalent
Clinical Experience, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven experience as a generalist in provision of Dermatology
- Willingness to use Teledermatology
- Practical skills commensurate with the above.
- Widespread broad based knowledge in all aspects of Dermatology
Desirable
- Higher Degree (eg MD/PhD) Teledermatology experience
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Demonstrate evidence of robust clinical audit practice.
- Proven evidence of clinical management.
Desirable
- Management experience
- Ability to use a wide range of Teledermatology platforms after appropriate training
Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Proven commitment and training in medical education.
- Proven ability to teach in clinical settings.
- Proven experience of teaching at undergraduate and post graduate levels.
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publications
- Completed thesis
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Address
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust - Worcester Royal Hospital
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester and Kidderminster
WR5 1DD
Employer's website
https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
