Job summary
This is a 10 PA full time post in Dermatology. Candidates for the post must be registered medical practitioners and on, or eligible to join, the Specialist Register within six months of the date of the Appointments Committee.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop a special interest in Skin cancer care, including skin care of immuno-suppressed patients, and would become a member of the local and specialist skin cancer MDTs. A continued commitment to general dermatology would be expected, and this would include general on-call on a 1 in 10 basis and inclusion in the rota for supervision of the urgent assessment clinic. Digital forms of assessment are increasingly used in our departmental practice, and the timetable would include digital skin cancer clinics, advice and guidance and electronic triage. In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you opportunities for teaching, education, research and audit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the general organisation and running of the dermatology services within the Trust and in outreach clinics, working in collaboration with colleagues.
They will participate in all aspects of Clinical Governance, making a significant contribution to multidisciplinary audit and risk management activities. The post-holder is expected to attend the weekly journal club, histopathology and clinical meetings held for patient care and CPD.
They will assist the Directorate Manager in the timely investigation of complaints, working to provide reports within the time frame set out by Trust Policy.
About us
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospitalo Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)o Newcastle Dental Hospitalo Newcastle Fertility Centreo Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbriao Northern Genetics Serviceo Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high profile activity that complements the clinical service provided - the emphasis being on studies that fall within the National Institute of Health Research Portfolio.
Dermatology Services has close links with Newcastle University and is recognised as one of the leading academic dermatology departments in the UK. There is a strong emphasis on the integration of clinical investigation and non-clinical science. This has resulted in research discoveries being translated into improvements in patient care.Further details about on-going research in the department can be viewed at http://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk/services/dermatology_research-development-and-education.aspx and https://www.makingresearchbetter.co.uk/clinical-research/dermatology/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust welcomes and encourages research as a high profile activity that complements the clinical service provided - the emphasis being on studies that fall within the National Institute of Health Research Portfolio.
Dermatology Services has close links with Newcastle University and is recognised as one of the leading academic dermatology departments in the UK. There is a strong emphasis on the integration of clinical investigation and non-clinical science. This has resulted in research discoveries being translated into improvements in patient care.Further details about on-going research in the department can be viewed at http://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk/services/dermatology_research-development-and-education.aspx and https://www.makingresearchbetter.co.uk/clinical-research/dermatology/
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- CCT in Dermatology
Desirable
- Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Desirable
- Evidence of special interest in medical dermatology
- Dermoscopy training
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC Registration.
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of the AAC).
- CCT in Dermatology
Desirable
- Special skills training in the specialty.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Evidence of experience in the specialty.
- Evidence of a substantial commitment to the specialty.
- Ability to offer an expert clinical opinion within the speciality.
- Ability to take independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients referred to a tertiary centre.
Desirable
- Evidence of special interest in medical dermatology
- Dermoscopy training
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Involvement with management and project leadership within the specialty.
- An understanding of Clinical Governance.
Desirable
- Proven management and administrative experience and understanding of management goals.
- Evidence of leadership / project management.
- Evidence of having implemented change.
- Experience in developing and implementing new technologies.
- Evidence of involvement in authoring or reviewing clinical guidelines.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
- Attendance at courses to develop teaching skills.
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
Research
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in and understanding of research methodology and publication of findings.
- Research/critical review of literature.
- Publications in the last five years.
Desirable
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit.
Desirable
- Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit.
- Evidence of having revisited the audit to assess improvement.
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).
