Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of specialty doctor in dermatology to work with an established team of seven consultants within the dermatology directorate.
Main duties of the job
Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of dermatology- Clinical as Outpatient clinics with the support of the consultants
Direct clinical care covers:-
Outpatient clinics
Clinical diagnostic work
Other patient treatment
Multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care
Administration directly related to patient care e.g. referrals, notes etc.
Triaging referrals weekly
Supporting professional activities covers:-
Continuing professional development through the Royal Colleges
Teaching
Audit
Job planning
Appraisal
Research
Local clinical governance activities.
Education and training:-
Clinical supervision of medical trainees.
Participation in departmental business and training meetings.
Taking an active part in clinical governance and audit.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides healthcare services to more than 1.5 million patients, carers and families across the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire and beyond.
The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a regional major trauma centre and tertiary hospital offering a wide range of specialist services.
We are a clinically-led organisation and by enabling clinicians to come together to shape and deliver the care they want for their patients.
The Dermatology Directorate
The Dermatology Directorate operates on a hub and spoke model. James Cook University Hospital is the centre, with servicesat University Hospital of North Tees, University Hospital of Hartlepool, The Friarage at Northallerton and One Life at Middlesbrough.
We have dedicated, purpose-built departments with modern consulting rooms, a dedicated theatre for day surgery and facilities for phototherapy, photochemotherapy, patch testing and iontophoresis.
Our academic centre provides postgraduate medical education, world class teaching and training and access to cutting edge healthcare research. It encompasses two large lecture theatres with the latest audio-visual technology and a considerable number of classrooms and seminar rooms, including ward facilities for teaching and examining.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer exciting career development with opportunities to develop sub-speciality interest according their expertise. We also offer opportunities to progress within the department in a SAS role taking on various roles in service development, research or leadership. There is access to a supportive SAS team and a SAS tutor along with a CESR SAS lead.
The directorate provides a general and a specialist dermatology service.
- General dermatology
- Dermatological surgery
- Contact dermatitis clinic including patch testing and photo patch testing
- Vulval clinic
- Genodermatoses clinic
- Paediatric dermatology
- Nurse-led paediatric eczema clinic
- Photo dynamic therapy
- Laser surgery
- PUVA
- Extremity PUVA
Job description
Job responsibilities
We offer exciting career development with opportunities to develop sub-speciality interest according their expertise. We also offer opportunities to progress within the department in a SAS role taking on various roles in service development, research or leadership. There is access to a supportive SAS team and a SAS tutor along with a CESR SAS lead.
The directorate provides a general and a specialist dermatology service.
- General dermatology
- Dermatological surgery
- Contact dermatitis clinic including patch testing and photo patch testing
- Vulval clinic
- Genodermatoses clinic
- Paediatric dermatology
- Nurse-led paediatric eczema clinic
- Photo dynamic therapy
- Laser surgery
- PUVA
- Extremity PUVA
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council.
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis).
Experience
Essential
- Wide general dermatology and skin cancer experience.
- Willingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching / training undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit.
- An understanding of clinical governance.
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline, clinical governance, service planning.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council.
- Completed at least two years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis).
Experience
Essential
- Wide general dermatology and skin cancer experience.
- Willingness to work without immediate supervision, but with an awareness of one's individual limitations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching / training undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in clinical audit.
- An understanding of clinical governance.
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management issues including medical discipline, clinical governance, service planning.
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).
