Job summary
This is a substantive appointment for a new post and will start at an agreed date on appointment. The post will be split 6 PA for East and North Herts Trust (ENHT) and 4 PA for Hertfordshire Community Trust (HCT). The ENHT sessions will be largely based at Herford County Hospital in Hertford but with inpatient responsibilities at the Lister site. The HCT sessions will be delivered in the community in Hitchin, Baldock and Hatfield. This joint post is a brand-new role, giving the opportunity to develop dermatology across the Integrated Care Partnership (ICP). The post comprises programmed activities as indicated in the suggested timetables and has no on-call commitment.This is an excellent opportunity to join the Dermatology department at ENHT and the Skin Health Service at HCT. The successful candidate will join services that pride themselves on effective leadership, innovative thinking and excellent teamwork. We strive to challenge our existing working practices and to constantly improve our service to deliver best practice guidance and to ensure that our patients' outcomes are successful and that they feel valued.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will work closely with our present ENHT Dermatology and HCT Skin Health teams.
The appointee will undertake out-patient clinics at Hertford County with ward referrals at the Lister Site
The ENHT Dermatology team, including nurses, meet up once a month on a Wednesday afternoon for business and educational purposes. This allows a forum for sharing knowledge and experience and where complex patients can be discussed. We also have a weekly Specialist Skin MDT and local MDT meeting and a monthly Dermatoses MDT Meeting.
The post holder will work alongside our Dermatology nurses, all of whom are based at Hertford County Hospital but provide cover across the ENHT sites.
The post holder will work as part of the HCT Skin Health Service in the community. This service is commissioned to
- Provide a single point of contact for all skin health referrals
- Provide a robust triage process for primary care dermatology and minor surgery
- Diagnose, treat and manage patients with dermatological conditions in a variety of venues in East and North Hertfordshire.
Clinics are delivered across East and North Hertfordshire to give patients the maximum and easy access to care.
About us
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is a very special organisation. Our teams are amazing, and this has been demonstrated even more so during the unprecedented challenge brought by the Covid-19 pandemic. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
ABOUT OUR HOSPITALS
Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- provides a full range of outpatient, inpatient, emergency, maternity and diagnostic services
- have a designated trauma centre
- provides a 24/7 heart attack service
- have the biggest renal dialysis service in the region
- We have a hyper acute stroke unit which has been established for over 5 years,
- is the only robotic urology surgery training organisation in the country
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of high-quality patient centred care Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the service and participation in strategic planning Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity Active participation in continuing medical education Review and plan how the ENHT Dermatology Service and HCT Skin Health Service can work across the ICP. Oversight of policies, particularly the policies for consultant only medication to be prescribed in the community clinics. Develop the process to extend GP Fellows education to include elements of the dermatology service in secondary care in addition to the education program already in place in the community. Help with the accreditation of GPwERs and their on-going support and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintenance of high-quality patient centred care Shared responsibility for the day to day management of the service and participation in strategic planning Teaching and training within the multidisciplinary service Active involvement in multidisciplinary team meetings and directorate clinical governance activity Active participation in continuing medical education Review and plan how the ENHT Dermatology Service and HCT Skin Health Service can work across the ICP. Oversight of policies, particularly the policies for consultant only medication to be prescribed in the community clinics. Develop the process to extend GP Fellows education to include elements of the dermatology service in secondary care in addition to the education program already in place in the community. Help with the accreditation of GPwERs and their on-going support and development.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- GMC full registration and a licence to practice and entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
- College Fellowship
- Postgraduate academic degree
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Dermatology in particular: o Experience in management of cutaneous cancer with surgical skills o Experience of biological treatments
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Personal Skills
Desirable
- Formal training and/or qualification in management and administration
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- GMC full registration and a licence to practice and entry on GMC Specialist Register or, be within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview or, provide GMC confirmed eligibility for entry on the Specialist Register
Qualifications
Essential
- College Membership (MRCP) or qualification of an equivalent level
Desirable
- College Fellowship
- Postgraduate academic degree
Clinical Expertise in Speciality/Subspeciality
Essential
- Dermatology in particular: o Experience in management of cutaneous cancer with surgical skills o Experience of biological treatments
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Can evidence leading on patient safety issues and achieving a change in practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising undergraduates, doctors in training and other colleagues
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Personal Skills
Desirable
- Formal training and/or qualification in management and administration
Research
Essential
- Participation in research
Fitness to Practice
Essential
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs
- Evidences engagement with appraisal and revalidation
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).
