Staff Grade in Dermatology

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Staff Grade in Dermatology

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Substantive

MANAGERIALLY ACCOUNTABLE TO: Clinical Lead for Surgery

PROFESSIONALLY ACCOUNTABLE TO: Dermatology Service Lead

SALARY SCALE: Staff Grade £41,083 - £75,004

(Dependent on experience)

BASIC PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES: 10

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES: Not applicable

INTENSITY SUPPLEMENT: Not applicable

TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES: 10

ON-CALL COMMITMENT: No on call

1. THE POST

This is an exciting new post within the dermatology service in Jersey as part of the service development and expansion to provide high quality dermatology services to islanders. The post holder will undertake outpatient activity for a wide range of dermatology aspects including inflammatory conditions, skin cancer, surgical and drug monitoring clinics. The post holder will have sessional activity within the minor operations room.

The post holder will have the opportunity to develop skills in confocal microscopy which is being developed within the dermatology department.

The post holder will join the existing team 2 consultants, specialist nurse and nursing team in delivering both inpatient and outpatient dermatology services.

2. DUTIES

Clinical Duties

· To undertake clinical practice within the dermatology for both outpatients and inpatients ensuring that personalised, evidence informed medical care plans are delivered to all patients and that they are appropriately documented and regularly evaluated

· To undertake inpatient reviews for patients requiring dermatology input

· To provide clinical advice & support to primary care colleagues and other consultants within Health & Community Services medical model

· To undertake outpatient clinics in dermatology for new and follow-up patients for a range of dermatology conditions including inflammatory diseases and skin cancer

· To undertake minor operations within dermatology department

· To engage with wider members of the MDT and participate in the dermatology MDT

· To liaise with tertiary referral centres as appropriate to provide patient centred care & service improvements as directed by consultant plans

· To maintain good quality up to date medical records including timely discharge letters and outpatient letters

· To ensure appropriate documentation and coding is used to provide consistent audit and monitoring of the service

· To adhere to local prescribing guidelines

· The post holder should be adaptable, flexible and innovative in order to meet the ongoing challenges within the service. The responsibilities of the role may change from time to time

· To comply with infection prevention & control requirements including the latest COVID-19 guidance and policies

· The post holder will be expected to be fully involved in a ‘Risk Management” program and support the Governance agenda

3. ON CALL ROTA

There are no on-call commitments for this post.

4. DERMATOLOGY SERVICE

The Dermatology Department is self-contained. It is equipped to a high standard and provides a pleasing environment for both patients and staff.

The Dermatology Department provides the following services:

· Cryotherapy

· Phototherapy: PUVA ( including topical hands and feet PUVA therapy) and TLO1 therapy

· Iontophoresis

· Photodynamic therapy

· Patch test service

· Dedicated minor operations theatre

An exciting development within the Dermatology service is the introduction of Confocal Microscopy imaging to support the diagnosis of skin cancers.

MDT Skin Cancer meetings are undertaken weekly, led by Skin Cancer MDT Lead and attended by the Dermatology Nurse Specialist, Pathologist and relevant other specialty consultants. The department liaises closely with Southampton General Hospital in regard to advice and onward referral for treatment of skin cancers as well as with the local oncology department.

Nursing staff and health care assistants support the medical team with outpatient clinics, surgery, phototherapy and topical therapy regimens. There are nurse-run clinics for light therapy, PDT, Iontophoresis, pre and post treatment assessments, wound care and topical treatments.

The current staffing resource for the Dermatology Department is as follows:

Dr Anna Kukula, Consultant Dermatology. Dermatology Service Lead & Skin Cancer MDT Lead

Dr Evangelia Bozi, Consultant Dermatology (fixed term)

Nurse Specialists:

Rhea Butler, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Nursing Team:

Jo Barrett, RGN

Kelly Tobin, RGN

Dermatology HCA

Two Medical Secretaries

Receptionist/Booking Clerk

Departmental Statistics

Referrals 2020 - 1750

Referrals 2019 – 2230

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in dermatology

Desirable

• Experience at Registrar, Staff Grade or Associate Specialist level in dermatology
• Simple skin biopsy surgical experience
• Basic skin cancer experience
• Dermatology specialist interest

Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to practise (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment).
• Life Support Qualifications
• MRCP

Desirable

• MS or MD
• Post Graduate qualifications in Dermatology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR

Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)