Specialty Registrar in Dermatology, x 2 1.0 WTE Fixed Term for 1 year and x 1 0.66 WTE - ST3 Level and above
Applications are invited for a Specialty Registrar post in the Department of Dermatology, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The appointee will join a friendly and active department with an excellent reputation for teaching and training.
The Department of Dermatology is a dynamic, forward thinking department, delivering a range of dermatological services including paediatric dermatology, skin cancer services, genital dermatoses and complex psoriasis. The service is outpatient focused, with facilities for day case and surgical procedures.
The department offers a broad range of dermatological experience, including a wide assortment of inflammatory, sarcoidosis and haemato-dermatology conditions.
Applicants must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and will be required to meet the essential criteria as described in the person specification. Potential candidates should have at least six month's dermatology experience in the NHS within the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a team of 4 junior doctors within the dermatology department providing a comprehensive dermatology service with both in and out-patient experience under the supervision of the dermatology consultants. The department encourages direct emergency referrals form GPs and provides a walk-in service during clinic hours. An out-of-hours advice service for such cases is provided by the SpRs and clinical fellow, who are on-call (non-resident) on a 1 in 4 rota supported by the Consultants.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post Holder will be responsible for the:
1. Participation in outpatient clinics as appropriate
2. Maintenance of accurate, comprehensive, contemporaneous medical notes
3. Participation in Multi-disciplinary Meetings as appropriate
4. Management of dermatological admissions (routine & emergency) with the help of the ST2 doctor (SHO).
5. There may be an opportunity to be involved with research and audit projects within the department.
6. You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.
7. You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.
8. You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
9. You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
10. The post holder has an important responsibility for and contribution to make to infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
Management
1. To be aware of all Trust procedures and policies and collaborate with other health care professionals to ensure these are observed
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
* Registerable medical qualification
* Full registration with GMC/GDC with License to Practice.
* MRCP Part 1
Desirable
* MRCP Part 2 (PACES)
Training and Experience
Essential
* Completed General Professional Training
* Specialist training in Dermatology
Other skills and aptitudes
Essential
* Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement
* Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change
* Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research
* Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
* Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
* Flexible and resilient
* Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
* Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values
Desirable
* Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of Dermatology
* Publication of relevant review articles or case reports
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