Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic post CCT/CESR Consultant Dermatologist or final year Specialty Registrar coming towards the end of their training to an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team in Brighton. This post is aimed at a general Dermatologist with an opportunity to develop a special area of interest.
Our service covers Brighton General Hospital (BGH), Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) and Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital (RACH) but is predominantly based at Brighton General Hospital. The main unit has dedicated facilities, which include operating theatres, treatment rooms, a phototherapy unit and consultation suites, and functions as a central hub for clinical, academic, and postgraduate activities. There are weekly multi-disciplinary skin cancer meetings. We have our own dedicated booking, administration, and secretarial teams. We have used an Electronic Patient Record since 2015 and are almost fully paperless.
The Dermatology team is comprised of nine Consultant Dermatologists, two Consultant Plastic Surgeons, four Speciality Registrars, a Research Clinical Fellow, a Surgical Clinical Fellow, and three GPs with special interest in Dermatology. The specialist dermatology nursing service supports clinics including phototherapy, wound care, nurse-led minor procedures, photodynamic therapy, and systemic and biologic monitoring. We also have two Physician Associates providing support in the outpatient clinics and minor operations.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- This post is aimed at a dermatologist with interests in skin surgery and skin cance The clinical duties are predominantly daycase theatre and outpatient based consultations. The post holder will be expected to take part one day in the Monday-Friday in office hours on-call rota offering supervision specialty registrars and the acute hospitals (Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital). Supervising specialty registrars, general practitioner speciality doctors, trainees, physician associates and nurses is a core part of the consultant role in our department
- The appointee is expected to be committed to the improvement of quality of clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and safety, quality and performance clinical governance meetings.
- The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit including all relevant audits set out in the Trust's Audit Plan.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical teaching of undergraduate and junior medical staff within their Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) as required by the Clinical Unit.
- On Call Commitment: There is no out of hours on call responsibility. During the working week we run a rota for supervising the acute consultations and leading the ward rounds. There is a rota for offering clinical support to the administration team and the advice and guidance (A&G) service.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- These posts are aimed at a general Dermatologist with an opportunity to develop a special area of interest. The clinical duties are predominantly outpatient based consultations, with daycase theatre lists for those who are interested. The post holder will be expected to take part in the Monday-Friday in office hours on call rota offering supervision to the acute hospitals (Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital). Supervising specialty registrars, general practitioner speciality doctors, trainees, physician associates and nurses is a core part of the consultant role in our department
- The appointee is expected to be committed to the improvement of quality of clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and safety, quality and performance clinical governance meetings.
- The appointee is expected to compile an annual portfolio with evidence of continuing professional development in accordance with the Trusts appraisal process. The appraisal process will also be part of the information used to revalidate consultants by the GMC.
- The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit including all relevant audits set out in the Trusts Audit Plan.
- Research and Development is fundamental to patient safety. Research and development activities are an important use of supporting professional activities (SPA) time. Any time within job plans allocated to R&D should be evidenced in terms of agreed high quality outputs and linking to personal objectives around appraisal.
- Taking study leave is a necessary part of Continuing Medical Education (CME). Application for study leave must be submitted six weeks prior to the dates requested. There is a study/professional leave entitlement of 30 days over any three year period. Study leave is agreed by the Clinical Lead or Clinical Director and should be linked to the individuals personal development plan. Evidence of CME participation will become part of the post holders portfolio. Study Leave taken over a weekend may be taken in the week as Lieu.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical teaching of undergraduate and junior medical staff within their Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) as required by the Clinical Unit. The Brighton and Sussex Medical School, which opened in 2003, will present opportunities for participation in undergraduate education.
- On Call Commitment: There is no out of hours on call responsibility. During the working week we run a rota for supervising the acute consultations and leading the ward rounds. There is a rota for offering clinical support to the administration team and the advice and guidance (A&G) service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- These posts are aimed at a general Dermatologist with an opportunity to develop a special area of interest. The clinical duties are predominantly outpatient based consultations, with daycase theatre lists for those who are interested. The post holder will be expected to take part in the Monday-Friday in office hours on call rota offering supervision to the acute hospitals (Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital). Supervising specialty registrars, general practitioner speciality doctors, trainees, physician associates and nurses is a core part of the consultant role in our department
- The appointee is expected to be committed to the improvement of quality of clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and safety, quality and performance clinical governance meetings.
- The appointee is expected to compile an annual portfolio with evidence of continuing professional development in accordance with the Trusts appraisal process. The appraisal process will also be part of the information used to revalidate consultants by the GMC.
- The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit including all relevant audits set out in the Trusts Audit Plan.
- Research and Development is fundamental to patient safety. Research and development activities are an important use of supporting professional activities (SPA) time. Any time within job plans allocated to R&D should be evidenced in terms of agreed high quality outputs and linking to personal objectives around appraisal.
- Taking study leave is a necessary part of Continuing Medical Education (CME). Application for study leave must be submitted six weeks prior to the dates requested. There is a study/professional leave entitlement of 30 days over any three year period. Study leave is agreed by the Clinical Lead or Clinical Director and should be linked to the individuals personal development plan. Evidence of CME participation will become part of the post holders portfolio. Study Leave taken over a weekend may be taken in the week as Lieu.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical teaching of undergraduate and junior medical staff within their Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) as required by the Clinical Unit. The Brighton and Sussex Medical School, which opened in 2003, will present opportunities for participation in undergraduate education.
- On Call Commitment: There is no out of hours on call responsibility. During the working week we run a rota for supervising the acute consultations and leading the ward rounds. There is a rota for offering clinical support to the administration team and the advice and guidance (A&G) service.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Dermatology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher degree
- oDistinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc MSc
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience and training in acute and general dermatology
- oDermatoscopic evaluation of skin lesions
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Acaedmic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degree
- oMRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Dermatology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Higher degree
- oDistinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc MSc
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oExperience and training in acute and general dermatology
- oDermatoscopic evaluation of skin lesions
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Acaedmic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
