Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Specialist Dermatology doctor with special interest in Paediatric Dermatology to work with an established team of six consultants within the dermatology directorate. The appointee will have clinical responsibilities at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and University Hospital of North Tess, Stockton-on- Tees.
The post is for permanent Specialist doctor to work independently at both sites and be part of consultant on call rota.
The post is advertised on six sessions per week, but consideration would be given to those wishing to work fewer sessions. The post holder will have sessions at UHNT and rest of the sessions at the James Cook University Hospital.
Specialist with subspecialty interest in paediatric dermatology is essential for this post. Candidates will have opportunities to progress within the department in a SAS role taking on various roles in service development, research or leadership. If they wish to take on CESR, they will be fully supported to achieve relevant competencies. There is access to a supportive SAS team within the trust and a SAS tutor along with a CESR SAS lead.
Main duties of the job
· Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of dermatology- Clinical as Outpatient clinics within the two hospitals.
· To undertake on call activities on sessional and weekend basis with participation in consultant on call rota.
· Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all consultants and SAS doctors) and revalidation. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation.
· Active involvement in audit
· Involvement in research the department is actively engaged in several CRN research projects.
· The Trust supports requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal Colleges and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
· Support the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching commitments of the department
· Any other appropriate duties which may be required as per job plan
Working for our organisation
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides healthcare services to more than million patients, carers and families across the Tees Valley, North Yorkshire and beyond.
The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a regional major trauma centre and tertiary hospital offering a wide range of specialist services. The majority of these specialist services deliver care to patients and service users across Teesside, North Yorkshire and beyond.
We are a clinically-led organisation and by enabling clinicians to come together to shape and deliver the care they want for their patients, we have been rated by our colleagues in the NHS Staff Survey as one of the top two most improved trusts in the country for the second year in a row.
The Dermatology Directorate
The dermatology service for Teesside operates on a hub and spoke model, with the hub based at JCUH. The spoke services being at University Hospital of North Tees, University Hospital of Hartlepool, The Friarage at Northallerton and One Life at Middlesbrough.
The Dermatology Outpatient Service is centred on a dedicated purpose-built department which has a suite of consulting rooms, a dedicated theatre for day surgery and facilities for phototherapy, photochemotherapy, patch testing and iontophoresis. An in-house seminar room provides a library, computer access and projection facilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details regarding this vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC registration and License to Practice with the General Medical Council
2. Completed at least 8 years' full-time postgraduate training
Desirable criteria
3. MRCP or equivalent
4. Specialty Certificate Examination in Dermatology
Experience
Essential criteria
5. Wide general dermatology and paediatric dermatology with independent practice
6. Evidence of clinical audit
7. Presentation of skills at local, regional and national level.
Desirable criteria
8. Experience of teaching, training and supervision
9. Evidence of management experience
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
10. Ability to communicate effectively
11. Ability to work under pressure
12. Good organisational skills
13. Supportive to departmental needs
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.
As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
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Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
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Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
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Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.