Job summary
We are pleased to be able to advertise for one part time GPwSI in dermatology with an interest in skin cancer for one year in the first instance to join our experienced skin cancer team in Oxford. This is a new post. Located within the Thames Valley, Oxford's skin cancer service is a recognised centre of excellence with one of the highest incidences of melanoma in the UK. We have state of the art surgical, diagnostic and laboratory facilities in a purpose built unit. We have excellent on-site links with plastic surgery and oncology with a centralised head and neck skin cancer service. With over 3,000 skin cancers treated in our university department each year, we are keen to recruit a colleague, who will relish the opportunity of working and teaching in this inspirational environment
Main duties of the job
Clinical
The post-holder will use most of his/her time in clinical activities directly relating to Dermatology. The total NHS work load is 0.1375WTE (5.5 hours) each week. The post-holder's duties will be primarily based at the Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, but their presence may be required in other parts of the Trust. Clinical care may involve collaboration with and/or supervision of an intermediate dermatology service. The post-holder will also be required to maintain excellent links with primary care at a personal and administrative level. New appointees will be offered mentoring within the Department of Dermatology.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
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If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The post-holder will use most of his/her time in clinical activities directly relating to Dermatology. The total NHS work load is 0.1375WTE (5.5 hours) each week. The post-holders duties will be primarily based at the Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, but their presence may be required in other parts of the Trust. Clinical care may involve collaboration with and/or supervision of an intermediate dermatology service. The post-holder will also be required to maintain excellent links with primary care at a personal and administrative level. New appointees will be offered mentoring within the Department of Dermatology.
Junior medical support and training: The Dermatology service participates in the Oxford Training Rotation, which consists of specialist training posts shared between several hospitals (The Churchill & John Radcliffe Hospitals, Oxford, the Horton Hospital, Banbury and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading). At any one time, we have at least 4-6 registrars based in Oxford, each of which spend approximately 24 months based in the department.
Out-patient clinics: The clinical work plan (see below) will typically involve sessions in out-patient clinic settings to support the skin cancer service. The Dermatology Service sees more than 48,000 patients including new referrals, follow up consultations and clinical procedures including laser and surgery. Clinics normally consist of lists staffed by a consultant with a clinical training or research registrar ST1-2. Nurse led clinics and surgical lists are well-established and consultant supervised. There is a well-established email advice service providing clinical advice by consultants with a 24-48 hour response time.
Ward rounds & in-patient cover: All in-patients are admitted under medical teams at the JR, Churchill, Horton sites and dermatology speciliast support is provided where needed.
There are no acute general medicine on-call duties, but the dermatology consultants take part in supervising the non-resident registrar on-call rota currently on a >1 in 10 basis. The Churchill Hospital has a resident general medical hospital-at-night ST1-2 rota shared between departments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The post-holder will use most of his/her time in clinical activities directly relating to Dermatology. The total NHS work load is 0.1375WTE (5.5 hours) each week. The post-holders duties will be primarily based at the Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, but their presence may be required in other parts of the Trust. Clinical care may involve collaboration with and/or supervision of an intermediate dermatology service. The post-holder will also be required to maintain excellent links with primary care at a personal and administrative level. New appointees will be offered mentoring within the Department of Dermatology.
Junior medical support and training: The Dermatology service participates in the Oxford Training Rotation, which consists of specialist training posts shared between several hospitals (The Churchill & John Radcliffe Hospitals, Oxford, the Horton Hospital, Banbury and the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading). At any one time, we have at least 4-6 registrars based in Oxford, each of which spend approximately 24 months based in the department.
Out-patient clinics: The clinical work plan (see below) will typically involve sessions in out-patient clinic settings to support the skin cancer service. The Dermatology Service sees more than 48,000 patients including new referrals, follow up consultations and clinical procedures including laser and surgery. Clinics normally consist of lists staffed by a consultant with a clinical training or research registrar ST1-2. Nurse led clinics and surgical lists are well-established and consultant supervised. There is a well-established email advice service providing clinical advice by consultants with a 24-48 hour response time.
Ward rounds & in-patient cover: All in-patients are admitted under medical teams at the JR, Churchill, Horton sites and dermatology speciliast support is provided where needed.
There are no acute general medicine on-call duties, but the dermatology consultants take part in supervising the non-resident registrar on-call rota currently on a >1 in 10 basis. The Churchill Hospital has a resident general medical hospital-at-night ST1-2 rota shared between departments
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MRCP or MRCGP
- CCT in general practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher medical / scientific degree
Experience
Essential
- General training & experience in dermatology to clinical assistant / GPwSI level or equivalent
- Competence in diagnosis & management of skin cancer including use of dermoscopy and surgical excisions
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at level of a GP partner and know when to seek clinical support
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team in a GP practice.
- Effective administrative and time management skills.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
- Evidence of contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MRCP or MRCGP
- CCT in general practice or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher medical / scientific degree
Experience
Essential
- General training & experience in dermatology to clinical assistant / GPwSI level or equivalent
- Competence in diagnosis & management of skin cancer including use of dermoscopy and surgical excisions
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at level of a GP partner and know when to seek clinical support
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent leadership skills. Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team in a GP practice.
- Effective administrative and time management skills.
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training.
- Evidence of contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practise
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
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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).
