Job summary
Applications are invited for the above full time posts for this 660 bedded acute hospital serving a local population of approximately 400,000. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Terms and Condition of service for Specialty Doctors (England) 2021
This post will join an enthusiastic, cohesive team of Dermatology Consultants, Specialty Doctors, nurse specialists and a full time Specialist Trainee. Candidates must have a sound knowledge of dermatology. We have excellent links with plastic and maxillofacial surgery and The Trust is the regional centre for head and neck cancer. We offer specialist paediatric dermatology, a cutaneous allergy service including patch and skin prick testing, phototherapy and PDT.
We won the QiC Dermatology Digital and Technology Solutions award 2021, were finalists in the HSJ national awards in 2021 and were highly commended in the British Medical Journal Team of the Year Awards 2019 for our innovative service which is run from an architect designed, purpose built department with modern facilities.
Main duties of the job
The Key tasks for the role of Specialty Doctor in Dermatology are;
To play a full part in the work of the Department and will be expected to maintain and help develop dermatology services.
To share equitable responsibilities with their professional colleagues and will contribute to the governance arrangements of the department. The post holder will be expected to provide dermatology cover for inpatient referrals but there is no on call out of hours rota.
Will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
He/she will have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and the proper functioning of the Department.
He/she will be expected to attend the Local and Supraspecialist Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team meetings as appropriate.
Will be encouraged to develop a special interest in line with the Departmental policy to expand its range of specialist services.
Will be expected to work with the local managers, general practitioners and other medical and professional clinical colleagues in the efficient running of the service.
The appointee will be expected to take an active part in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching, including the training of Specialist Registrars. Along with this, he/she will be expected to carry out audit projects.
He/she will be responsible for the training and supervision of junior medical staff who work with him/her and will devote time for this activity on a regular basis.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability.
The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff.
The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Lutons three stations. A direct link using the new Busway takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital.
Applicants must be fully registered with the UK General Medical Council, and have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in Dermatology.
The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Luton and Dunstable University Hospital (L&D) has always been renowned for its friendly atmosphere and good working relationships. The Hospital has an excellent track record of financial and senior executive stability.
The Trust has University Hospital status which provides an academic environment to the hospital. In addition to postgraduate training, we welcome medical students from the UCL Medical School throughout the year and by arrangement with the medical school provide a programme of clinical placements to support their education. We have an excellent reputation for junior staff training. Within the Centre of Multi-Professional Educational & Training (COMET) is the Medical Education Department, the library including an IT suite, and the Training & Development Department. The main aim of the Medical Education Department is to promote postgraduate and continuing medical education and training for all doctors and dentists. The Hospital actively promotes career development and progression for all staff.
The Hospital has excellent access to the surrounding areas with easy access to central London and the rural Chilterns. The rural areas include many attractive villages and towns within easy reach of the Hospital including St Albans and Harpenden. Excellent schools are found nearby. There is also very good access to the Midlands and North by road using the M1 or A1, or by rail to one of the Lutons three stations. A direct link using the new Busway takes passengers from Luton Train station just 7 minutes to reach a stop that is within a short walking distance of the hospital. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes of the hospital.
Applicants must be fully registered with the UK General Medical Council, and have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in Dermatology.
The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the post.
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years of Medicine with at least 2 years of speciality training in Dermatology with evidence of associated competencies
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of general Dermatology
- Evidence of taking responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Competence in the management of acute and chronic skin disorders
Desirable
- Higher grade experience and evidence of acquired skills
- Expertise in specialist area of Dermatology
- ALS instructors certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at time of application
Desirable
Audit & Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of direct experience of Audit
- Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of research methods
Desirable
- Understand the principles of applying research outcomes to clinical problems
- Participation in research projects
General Health
Essential
- Satisfactory Trust health screening prior to appointment.
Personal Attributes & on-going professional development
Essential
- Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives, Nurses, GPs and other agencies
- Demonstrates working effectively in a team
- Able to organise and prioritise workload and the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Show commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate initiative and resilience to cope with the setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Caring, honest and reliable
- Possess an enquiring and critical approach to work
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Desirable
- Live within reasonable travelling time of Luton and Dunstable Hospital
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the job.
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English. Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, clinical colleagues, other specialities and support staff
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity
- Able to work in partnership with patients and always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Met GMC language skills requirements for registration. IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
Desirable
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and direct experience of audit.
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine
- Implementation of evidence based guidelines
Management and Adminitrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
Desirable
- Direct experience of audit.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach clinical and operative skills to all grades of trainees and medical students.
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Completed a Teaching the Teachers
- Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years of Medicine with at least 2 years of speciality training in Dermatology with evidence of associated competencies
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of general Dermatology
- Evidence of taking responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
- Competence in the management of acute and chronic skin disorders
Desirable
- Higher grade experience and evidence of acquired skills
- Expertise in specialist area of Dermatology
- ALS instructors certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice at time of application
Desirable
Audit & Research Experience
Essential
- Evidence of direct experience of Audit
- Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of research methods
Desirable
- Understand the principles of applying research outcomes to clinical problems
- Participation in research projects
General Health
Essential
- Satisfactory Trust health screening prior to appointment.
Personal Attributes & on-going professional development
Essential
- Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, relatives, Nurses, GPs and other agencies
- Demonstrates working effectively in a team
- Able to organise and prioritise workload and the ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Show commitment to Continuing Medical Education / Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate initiative and resilience to cope with the setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Caring, honest and reliable
- Possess an enquiring and critical approach to work
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
Desirable
- Live within reasonable travelling time of Luton and Dunstable Hospital
- Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the job.
Communication and Language Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English. Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication and capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers, clinical colleagues, other specialities and support staff
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity
- Able to work in partnership with patients and always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options
- Met GMC language skills requirements for registration. IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 7.5 in each domain (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
Desirable
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using variety of methods and to respond to questions
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
- Knowledge of the principles of evidence based practice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and direct experience of audit.
- Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing relevant evidence based medicine
- Implementation of evidence based guidelines
Management and Adminitrative Experience
Essential
- Ability to organise and manage out-patient priorities
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate.
Desirable
- Direct experience of audit.
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach clinical and operative skills to all grades of trainees and medical students.
Desirable
- Ability to teach clinical skills to undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Completed a Teaching the Teachers
- Interest in teaching medical, nursing and other groups of staff
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).
