Specialist Doctor in Dermatology

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Specialist Dermatology doctor with special interest in Paediatric Dermatology to work with an established team of six consultants within the dermatology directorate. The appointee will have clinical responsibilities at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and University Hospital of North Tess, Stockton-on- Tees.

The post is for permanent Specialist doctor to work independently at both sites and be part of consultant on call rota.

The post is advertised on six sessions per week, but consideration would be given to those wishing to work fewer sessions. The post holder will have 2.5 sessions at UHNT and rest of the sessions at the James Cook University Hospital.

Specialist with subspecialty interest in paediatric dermatology is essential for this post. Candidates will have opportunities to progress within the department in a SAS role taking on various roles in service development, research or leadership. If they wish to take on CESR, they will be fully supported to achieve relevant competencies. There is access to a supportive SAS team within the trust and a SAS tutor along with a CESR SAS lead.

Main duties of the job

Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of dermatology- Clinical as Outpatient clinics within the two hospitals.

To undertake on call activities on sessional and weekend basis with participation in consultant on call rota.

Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all consultants and SAS doctors) and revalidation. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.

Active involvement in audit

Involvement in research - the department is actively engaged in several CRN research projects.

The Trust supports requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal Colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.

Support the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching commitments of the department

Any other appropriate duties which may be required as per job plan

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. The majority of these specialist services deliver care to patients and service users across Teesside, North Yorkshire and beyond.

We are a clinically-led organisation and by enabling clinicians to come together to shape and deliver the care they want for their patients, we have been rated by our colleagues in the NHS Staff Survey as one of the top two most improved trusts in the country for the second year in a row.

The Dermatology Directorate

The dermatology service for Teesside operates on a hub and spoke model, with the hub based at JCUH. The spoke services being at University Hospital of North Tees, University Hospital of Hartlepool, The Friarage at Northallerton and One Life at Middlesbrough.

The Dermatology Outpatient Service is centred on a dedicated purpose-built department which has a suite of consulting rooms, a dedicated theatre for day surgery and facilities for phototherapy, photochemotherapy, patch testing and iontophoresis. An in-house seminar room provides a library, computer access and projection facilities.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

---

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

---