Job summary
Applications are invited for a full time Specialty Doctor post to work within the busy Dermatology Team at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time for the service as it continues to expand and applications are welcomed from enthusiastic clinicians but to part of this.
The post holder will be managerially accountable to the Clinical Director/General Manager and professionally accountable to the 2 Dermatology Consultants and the Clinical lead for the Specialty.
The post is based at St Luke's Hospital where the Dermatology service is provided however some duties may be required at the Bradford Royal Infirmary site.
The post holder will be an active participant in clinical governance activity, audit and multi disciplinary management meetings.
Main duties of the job
The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service. The post holder will be expected to undertake the following duties.
Provide a Dermatology service of the highest quality. This includes programmed activities for:
- Cancer clinics
- General Dermatology clinics
- Specialist Dermatology Clinics
- Dermatological Surgery
Develop the Dermatology services.
Participate in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT).
Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols.
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.
Maintain personal professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Royal College and the General Medical Council.
Participate in annual appraisal.
Work in partnership with colleagues in the Dermatology Department.
Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospitals agreed planned activity for Dermatology out-patient services.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols.
Ensure that new techniques (outside ethically approved research projects) are only introduced after appropriate training, with approval of the relevant clinical directorates and with arrangements for evaluation and an audit trail.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, evidence-based research and appraisal.
Maintain personal professional development in accordance with the requirements of the Royal College and the General Medical Council.
Participate in annual appraisal.
Work in partnership with colleagues in the Dermatology Department.
Work flexibly with colleagues to achieve the hospitals agreed planned activity for Dermatology out-patient services.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical protocols.
Ensure that new techniques (outside ethically approved research projects) are only introduced after appropriate training, with approval of the relevant clinical directorates and with arrangements for evaluation and an audit trail.
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to job.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- nglish adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or - have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- vidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- We are one team ? We trust each other and work together ? We talk clearly and honestly. ? We make every penny count.
- We care ? We are kind and compassionate. ? We take ownership and keep our word. ? We are passionate, proud and committed. ? We say thank you.
- We value people ? We respect each other and our patients ? We embrace difference ? We support each other ? We say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate
Person Specification
Application Form
Essential
- Previous experience relevant to the specialty
- Clinical governance / audit experience
- Out of hours experience relevant to job.
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Minimum of four years (FTE or equivalent) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent EEA training) of which at least 2 years training must be in the relevant specialty or a recognised equivalent training Applicant knowledge is up to date and is fit to practise safely Commitment for managing professional development
- Practical skills in relation to the speciality
- Proven ability to work in different clinical settings
- Clear communication skills
- Organisation and planning
- nglish adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or - have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 7, Reading 7, Writing 7. IELTS certificate to be presented at interview. If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence
- Acute care safe - up to date ALS
- Relevant specialty clinical knowledge
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- vidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by the time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
- We are one team ? We trust each other and work together ? We talk clearly and honestly. ? We make every penny count.
- We care ? We are kind and compassionate. ? We take ownership and keep our word. ? We are passionate, proud and committed. ? We say thank you.
- We value people ? We respect each other and our patients ? We embrace difference ? We support each other ? We say when we have done well and learn from mistakes
Desirable
- Interest in teaching and management
- Multilingual
- Specialist Knowledge Exam
- ALS Instructors Certificate
- Specialty specific requirements eg MRCP, FRCS, etc where appropriate
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
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).
