Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is looking to progress through the CESR route or to a Specialist post in Dermatology. The department is committed to supporting the successful candidate with either route they decide to pursue.
The successful candidate will complement and support the existing three Consultant Dermatologists, medical and nursing staff for the population of South Northamptonshire.
The appointed candidate will be able to work independently, and to support the existing dermatology team to provide general dermatological services to Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. This includes carrying out outpatient clinics, supporting trainee doctors in the department and nursing staff and seeing patients on the ward. There is no commitment to the on-call general medical services.
It is essential that the post-holder shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
See attached JD for further information.
Main duties of the job
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and forward-looking Dermatology service. The post is full time (10 sessions), fixed term post as a Specialty Doctor to complement the Dermatology department in the hospital. With opportunities for part time work for applicants who may prefer this option. This post will complement and augment the existing dermatology services currently provided by the two existing Consultant Dermatologists, One Associate Specialist and a Full time Specialty Doctor and a part time Specialty Doctor at NGH and fully supported by a specialist registrar, a clinical fellow, a CT 1/2 and three clinical assistants.
About us
Northampton General Hospital provides skin care for the populace of Northamptonshire and beyond. We are proud of a cohesive team of experienced staff from all disciplines within the Trust. Our department is based within its own purpose built unit and has excellent support from specialist trained nurses. There are good links with Plastic surgery and Maxillofacial departments, which is based at Northampton General Hospital with regular MDTs facilitated by a skin cancer specialist nurse.
The department has two Consultant Dermatologists and a part-time Locum Consultant Dermatologist. It is supported by an Associate Specialist, Specialist Registrar, a Clinical Fellow, a CT 1/2 and five Clinical Assistants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle elements of the post
- Supervise and train junior medical staff including being Educational and or Clinical Supervisor
- Supervise specialist nurses running Systemic treatment clinics
- Assessing and appraising juniors
- Continue to develop subspecialty interest of choice
- Undertake outpatient clinics
- Undertake surgical sessions
- Involved in Care-flow (Internal referral systems from other specialties)
- Attend Clinico-Pathological (CPC) meetings with Histopathologists
- Being part of the Skin cancers MDT
- Being part of the Mortality and Morbidity meeting with Neurology and Rheumatology teams
- Actively involved in Joint Dermatology-Rheumatology clinics
- Actively involved in Joint clinics with Surgeons
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principle elements of the post
- Supervise and train junior medical staff including being Educational and or Clinical Supervisor
- Supervise specialist nurses running Systemic treatment clinics
- Assessing and appraising juniors
- Continue to develop subspecialty interest of choice
- Undertake outpatient clinics
- Undertake surgical sessions
- Involved in Care-flow (Internal referral systems from other specialties)
- Attend Clinico-Pathological (CPC) meetings with Histopathologists
- Being part of the Skin cancers MDT
- Being part of the Mortality and Morbidity meeting with Neurology and Rheumatology teams
- Actively involved in Joint Dermatology-Rheumatology clinics
- Actively involved in Joint clinics with Surgeons
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant specialty degree qualification
- Minimum 4 years experience in Dermatology after graduation
Desirable
- PhD, MD or other higher degree
- Fellowship in Dermatology subspecialty
- Possession of MRCP
Teaching & Audit
Desirable
- Audit experience in Dermotology
- Teaching junior staff
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
- Publications in recognised journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration and license to practice with General Medical Council
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant specialty degree qualification
- Minimum 4 years experience in Dermatology after graduation
Desirable
- PhD, MD or other higher degree
- Fellowship in Dermatology subspecialty
- Possession of MRCP
Teaching & Audit
Desirable
- Audit experience in Dermotology
- Teaching junior staff
Academic Achievements and Research
Desirable
- A specialist interest in a specialist area to complement the other consultants in the department
- Publications in recognised journals
- Research projects relating to speciality
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisational Skills
- Communication Skills
Desirable
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).
