Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work and train within our Dermatology Services at UCLH.
The position is a fixed 12 month term post and will provide training and experience in general dermatology, skin cancer, skin surgery and acute dermatology as well as several specialist clinics. It is suitable for candidates who have obtained their MRCP and are looking to gain dermatology experience prior to a specialist training post in dermatology.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to participate in general dermatology, skin cancer, biopsy lists and a number of specialist clinics provided by the Department. You will have training and clinical supervision from the Consultants and support from the Education and Clinical Leads.
Your role will involve delivering a dermatology on-call service during 0830 - 1800 Monday to Friday as part of the Registrar rota.
There is an active Education programme within the Department with weekly sessions timetabled to attend meetings at the Royal Society of Medicine, St Johns Institute of Dermatology and the Pan-Thames teaching programme.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Full MRCP, or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a satisfactory training history in general medicine
- Evidence of achievement of CT2 competencies or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in General Medical conditions.
- Ability to maintain a high quality clinical records.
- Personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily.
Desirable
- Experience in managing general dermatology conditions.
- Experience in minor skin surgery
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of good IT skills
- Clinical Audit experience
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of service improvement projects
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of teaching junior medical staff
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of research
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- Full MRCP, or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate a satisfactory training history in general medicine
- Evidence of achievement of CT2 competencies or equivalent
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Comprehensive clinical experience in General Medical conditions.
- Ability to maintain a high quality clinical records.
- Personal management skills including time management and managing paperwork satisfactorily.
Desirable
- Experience in managing general dermatology conditions.
- Experience in minor skin surgery
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of good IT skills
- Clinical Audit experience
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of service improvement projects
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of teaching junior medical staff
Desirable
- Understanding and experience of research
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).
