Job summary
Consultant in Dermatology 10 PA Job Plan-Applications for Job Share Welcome
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic substantive whole-time consultant to join our thriving, extremely busy Dermatology Department at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
We offer a comprehensive dermatology service which is provided by a dedicated multidisciplinary team consisting of medical consultants, consultant nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, a medical photographer and a team of outpatient nurses with a special interest in the treatment of dermatological conditions. The department benefits from a full range of diagnostic imaging and pathology support services; and has close links with St George's Hospital and St Johns Dermatological Society.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will provide active leadership to support and develop Dermatology services in Kingston and the surrounding area, and will share clinical responsibilities with professional colleagues within the department providing assessment, investigation and treatment of patients suffering with skin disease.
The postholder will be expected to work with clinical colleagues and local managers in providing a safe, efficient and effective service for Kingston Hospital. This will include the review of inpatients, provision of outpatient clinics, undertaken of minor operating lists and active participation in the Skin Cancer MDT support.
About us
The appointee will be expected to support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. Research is encouraged and full facilities are available.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid license to practice in line with the introduction of revalidation on 16 November 2009. You will also have completed Specialist Training and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date in Dermatology within six months of the date of interview.
Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing hospital with Foundation Trust status and an outstanding CQC rating. With 550 beds, the Trust is located in an attractive part of Surrey within easy reach of Central London and open country. A recently opened £22 million development includes new surgical wards, a medical assessment unit and an education and training centre. The Trust offers an excellent range of benefits and has a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of its staff
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kingston Hospital is a busy, flourishing hospital with Foundation Trust status and an outstanding CQC rating. With 550 beds, the Trust is located in an attractive part of Surrey within easy reach of Central London and open country. A recently opened £22 million development includes new surgical wards, a medical assessment unit and an education and training centre. The Trust offers an excellent range of benefits and has a strong commitment to the health and wellbeing of its staff
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
- Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MRCP or MRCP Derm or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience and training in general and acute dermatology
- Experience in skin oncology
Skills /Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability with commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Experience of clinical audit
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of what the principles and values of the NHS Constitution mean to you and your responsibilities to the public, patients, your colleagues and the Trust
- Commitment to quality improvement
- Leading current practice standards
Other
Essential
- Strong leadership skills and performance driven
- Enquiring and critical approach to work
- Computer literate
- Effective communicator with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with License to Practice (or eligibility to obtain)
- Applicants that are UK trained must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
- Applicants that are non-UK trained will be required to show evidence of equivalence to the UK CCT
- MRCP or MRCP Derm or equivalent
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience and training in general and acute dermatology
- Experience in skin oncology
Skills /Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm and approachability with commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with other health professionals and organisations
- Experience of clinical audit
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance.
- Relevant research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to motivate staff, to facilitate appropriate changes in clinical practice and to work as part of a team.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of what the principles and values of the NHS Constitution mean to you and your responsibilities to the public, patients, your colleagues and the Trust
- Commitment to quality improvement
- Leading current practice standards
Other
Essential
- Strong leadership skills and performance driven
- Enquiring and critical approach to work
- Computer literate
- Effective communicator with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
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).
