Job summary
University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking to appoint two Substantive Consultant Dermatologists. One post with a specialist interest in skin cancer and the other with an interest in medical dermatology. The successful candidates will play a key role in the delivery and development of high-quality specialist services, while also contributing to the provision of general and acute dermatology.
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Main duties of the job
Both posts are based in at UCLH and will be joining an established dermatology department.
The post holders will be expected to deliver general dermatology and urgent suspected skin cancer clinics as well as acute dermatology reviews.
There will be opportunities to lead and develop a specialist service in skin cancer (post 1) and medical dermatology (post 2)
These posts would suit candidates who are forward-thinking and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care with a collaborative and supportive approach
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- On GMC Dermatology Specialist Register by date of appointment
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Medicine
- Comprehensive specialist clinical training in general & acute dermatology diagnostics and treatments
- Comprehensive training in urgent suspected skin cancer services
- Comprehensive training in Medical Dermatology conditions
- Experience in managing severe eczema (Post 2)
Desirable
- Experience in Urgent Suspected Skin Cancer Teledermatology (Post 1)
- Experience of being core MDT member (Post 1)
- Medical Dermatology fellowship (Post 2)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to clinical Governance
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in a specialist area commensurate with the needs of the service
- Evidence of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Experience of a quality improvement project relating to improving a service
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Experience in Leadership roles
- Experience of audit with service improvement outcomes
- Understanding of the clinical Governance framework of the NHS and its application
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising and training dermatology resident doctors
- Actively contributes to the effective running, governance and continuous improvement of the department to support shared objectives and deliver excellent care.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
- On GMC Dermatology Specialist Register by date of appointment
Desirable
- Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience in General Medicine
- Comprehensive specialist clinical training in general & acute dermatology diagnostics and treatments
- Comprehensive training in urgent suspected skin cancer services
- Comprehensive training in Medical Dermatology conditions
- Experience in managing severe eczema (Post 2)
Desirable
- Experience in Urgent Suspected Skin Cancer Teledermatology (Post 1)
- Experience of being core MDT member (Post 1)
- Medical Dermatology fellowship (Post 2)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to clinical Governance
- Ability to offer an expert opinion in a specialist area commensurate with the needs of the service
- Evidence of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
- Experience of a quality improvement project relating to improving a service
Audit Management & IT
Essential
- Experience in Leadership roles
- Experience of audit with service improvement outcomes
- Understanding of the clinical Governance framework of the NHS and its application
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Experience of supervising and training dermatology resident doctors
- Actively contributes to the effective running, governance and continuous improvement of the department to support shared objectives and deliver excellent care.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
