Job summary
We are looking to recruit a consultant dermatologist at St Michaels
Clinic in Shrewsbury to undertake NHS and private dermatology services.
The
post holder will join a team of three consultants, seven specialty doctors and
2 GPSIs who provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the areas of
Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Powys. This is closely supported by a
specialist nurse team who carry out a full range of treatments such as surgery,
phototherapy, PDT and support the medical team with counselling and management
of skin cancer patients and monitoring complex medical dermatology patients on
second- and third-line therapies.
The
remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi- disciplinary team
providing and further developing care of dermatology patients. In addition, the
individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of
the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training
of junior staff.
We are happy to consider a full-time role in the clinic or sessions in
addition to another role within an NHS Trust. We offer a unique opportunity of
undertaking NHS and private work in the same location, with the same health
care professionals and administrative staff.
We can provide flexible working and a great working environment -
especially for new consultants or those coming to the end of their career.
The NHS role is salaried dependent on experience equivalent to NHS
Consultant pay scales.
Main duties of the job
The
aim of the post is to ensure continued provision of a comprehensive, high
quality dermatology service and to lead on-going developments within the
service to ensure all outpatient, surgical and cancer targets are met.
The
post holder will support the continued development of excellent outpatient
dermatological care and take a lead role for future service development
opportunities. The successful candidate would be expected to develop and lead
in their own area of interest and expertise.
The
new appointee will be encouraged to provide postgraduate education to
interested GP's. There is a regular postgraduate regional West Midlands
meeting, departmental governance meeting and regional medical dermatology MDT
meeting.
About us
St Michaels Clinic Ltd is an independent dermatology clinic based in the
heart of Shrewsbury, the beautiful county town of Shropshire. The clinic is
part of The Dermatology Partnership (TDP), a group of private and NHS
dermatology clinics across England that are Trusted Experts in Dermatology. By
2025 The Dermatology partnership aim to be recognised as the UK's leading
independent provider of exceptional clinical dermatology - attracting the best
clinicians, nurses and clinical support teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care.
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
- Develop and maintain good working practices within the clinic.
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care.
- Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
The appointee will be expected to participate in and share responsibility with the existing consultants for:
- The clinical workload of the department and service development
- Develop and provide services in his/her own area of specialist interest.
- The administrative affairs of the department
- The management of the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
The post holder will:
- Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care.
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines.
- Develop and maintain good working practices within the clinic.
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care.
- Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
The appointee will be expected to participate in and share responsibility with the existing consultants for:
- The clinical workload of the department and service development
- Develop and provide services in his/her own area of specialist interest.
- The administrative affairs of the department
- The management of the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register
- CCT/CESR (proposed date must be within 6 months of interview) in Dermatology.
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of dermatology in both medical and surgical specialities
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients.
Desirable
- To provide a range of services to compliment the current skill mix of the department.
Research & Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Research
- Continuing to commit to Medical education.
- Experience of Teaching (Medical students, Peers, MDT)
Other specific requirements
Essential
- Continuing to commit to medical education.
- Experience of Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of participation in research
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Strong clinical and personal capability
- Ability to organise and manage outpatients priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or Equivalent
- GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register
- CCT/CESR (proposed date must be within 6 months of interview) in Dermatology.
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of dermatology in both medical and surgical specialities
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients.
Desirable
- To provide a range of services to compliment the current skill mix of the department.
Research & Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of participation in Research
- Continuing to commit to Medical education.
- Experience of Teaching (Medical students, Peers, MDT)
Other specific requirements
Essential
- Continuing to commit to medical education.
- Experience of Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
- Evidence of participation in research
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Strong clinical and personal capability
- Ability to organise and manage outpatients priorities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT skills
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).
