Job summary
We are a department that welcomes Doctors that wish to be
part of an expanding workforce and can offer a skill mix to suit both current
practices as well as develop new services. Provide dermatology care to patients
in an acute setting.
To work as part of an integrated team working with other
Dermatologists and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care
delivering care to dermatology patients within the service. This post is aimed
at dermatologists who have an interst in paediatrics as its an element of our
service where we are looking for a proactive skilled dermatologist to assess
and treat Paediatrics. The base is UHND however we run our service across
multiple sites so travel will be expected for this role.
Main duties of the job
To carry out clinics in dermatology to diagnose and treat a
variety of skin conditions in children in secondary care setting
To advice and liase with primary care in patients management
to contribute to the on call rota as well as flexability to travel as we
operate on a multi site service. Have good verbal, written and electronic
communication skills
Ability to safely and confidently prioritise patients
presenting problems
Ability to identify and assess complex problems
Good organisational skills
Knowledge of local services
Experience of telephone consultations
Positive approach to change
Flexible to service needs
Willing to undertake statutory and mandatory training.
To play an active role in patient safety and governance
issues.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the day to day assessment and treatment
of patients accessing the service within the University
Hospital of North Durham, as well as other sites where required.
Participate in outpatient clinics with the assessment of
both new and review patients.
To work as part of an integrated team working with other
Dermatologists and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care
delivering care to dermatology patients within the service.
This post is aimed
at dermatologists who have an interst in paediatrics as its an element of our
service where we are looking for a proactive skilled dermatologist to assess
and treat Paediatrics.
The base is UHND however we run our service across
muliple sites so travel will be ecpected for this role.
Participate in clinical audit projects within the
Department.
Perform administrative duties in a timely
fashion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the day to day assessment and treatment
of patients accessing the service within the University
Hospital of North Durham, as well as other sites where required.
Participate in outpatient clinics with the assessment of
both new and review patients.
To work as part of an integrated team working with other
Dermatologists and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care
delivering care to dermatology patients within the service.
This post is aimed
at dermatologists who have an interst in paediatrics as its an element of our
service where we are looking for a proactive skilled dermatologist to assess
and treat Paediatrics.
The base is UHND however we run our service across
muliple sites so travel will be ecpected for this role.
Participate in clinical audit projects within the
Department.
Perform administrative duties in a timely
fashion.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to diagnose and manage skin conditions and lesions
- Good,oral,written and IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Management Skills
- Able to manage own time to suit the workload
- Able communicate effectively at all levels
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK
- Fully registered with the GMC and hold current licence to practice
- Registered on regional performance list with no restrictions
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Able to make all travel requirements of the post
- Fluent in English
Experience
Essential
- Recent dermatology experience in paediatrics.
- Experience of both clinic and telephone consultations
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to diagnose and manage skin conditions and lesions
- Good,oral,written and IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Management Skills
- Able to manage own time to suit the workload
- Able communicate effectively at all levels
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK
- Fully registered with the GMC and hold current licence to practice
- Registered on regional performance list with no restrictions
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Able to make all travel requirements of the post
- Fluent in English
Experience
Essential
- Recent dermatology experience in paediatrics.
- Experience of both clinic and telephone consultations
Desirable
- Evidence of contribution to Audit/Research
- Evidence of contribution to teaching
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).
