Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen and applications are invited for the post of a Consultant Surgeon with a Specialist Interest in Dermatology to work in the Dermatology department based at Prospect House, Kettering General Hospital. This is a new post to oversee and manage the surgical side of our skin service with a focus on lesion clinics and surgery.
We have a dedicated outpatient area within a large medical centre which has facilities for phototherapy, patch testing and dressings. There are 2 well equipped operating rooms which support a strong surgical interest in the department. We treat the majority of all the patients seen with skin cancer within the department. Most of the remaining cases are treated by colleagues within Plastic surgery and Maxillofacial surgery. We are looking for a dynamic colleague to enhance our services and would favour someone with a special interest to complement those of the current service.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
Provision and administration of the dermatology service with responsibility for diagnosis, treatment and after care.
Due to continued increase in skin cancer referrals and the need to maintain an excellent skin cancer service we will be appointing the successful candidate to oversee and manage the surgical side of our skin cancer service with a focus on lesion clinics and surgery.
The job will be offered for 7 PA per week.
About us
**Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications**
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHSTrust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity) (6 clinics, ward referrals and admin)
5 DCC (depending on sessions)
Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
1.5-2 SPA
Day
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
2 week lesion clinic/ MDT
SPA/Admin
Tuesday
off
off
Wednesday
Surgical list
Surgical list or SPA depending on sessions
Thursday
8.30 am SSMDT
SPA Leicester CPD
Admin A+G
Friday
Surgical list
2 week clinic /
Prospect House
Consultant would be able to attend LRI academic meetings either face to face or on TEAMS Thursday am.
This is a provisional timetable; there will be opportunity to change sites and provide specialist clinics. I
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity) (6 clinics, ward referrals and admin)
5 DCC (depending on sessions)
Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
1.5-2 SPA
Day
Morning
Afternoon
Monday
2 week lesion clinic/ MDT
SPA/Admin
Tuesday
off
off
Wednesday
Surgical list
Surgical list or SPA depending on sessions
Thursday
8.30 am SSMDT
SPA Leicester CPD
Admin A+G
Friday
Surgical list
2 week clinic /
Prospect House
Consultant would be able to attend LRI academic meetings either face to face or on TEAMS Thursday am.
This is a provisional timetable; there will be opportunity to change sites and provide specialist clinics. I
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC (Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview/CESR or European Community Rights
- Experience of post- graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Desirable
- Broad based dermatology experience
- Higher specialist training scheme in Dermatology
- Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MRCP (UK)
- Registered (or eligible to be registered) with the GMC (Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview/CESR or European Community Rights
- Experience of post- graduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Desirable
- Broad based dermatology experience
- Higher specialist training scheme in Dermatology
- Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department
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
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).
