Job overview
This is an exciting post to enhance the already excellent dermatology services of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust based at Southlands, Worthing and St Richard’s Hospitals
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be supported by a team of forward thinking and dynamic Consultant Dermatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Trainees, Clinical Fellows and GPs with a Specialist Interest. Out-patient facilities are on all sites and are built to accommodate the Dermatology service requirements. There is a phototherapy unit at the Southlands site with TLO1 and PUVA. We also provide Photodynamic therapy and patch testing services. We have Dermatology Nurse Specialists and Skin Cancer Nurse Specialists to provide clinical support for the Consultants currently in post.
The primary role of the dermatologists is to manage patients with high risk skin cancers and complex medical dermatology cases. We are expecting the successful candidate to actively participate in the development of the dermatology service at UHS, working closely with the established team in Southlands.
Clinicians are supported by Consultant Histopathologists all of whom have a specialist interest and expertise in skin pathology and there is an alternate weekly multidisciplinary review meeting of skin Pathology. The skin cancer service includes a successful joint cross site MDT. The Dermatology department works closely with the MFU department for the management of patients requiring more complex head and neck surgical intervention
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicant will be supported by a team of forward thinking and dynamic Consultant Dermatologists, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Trainees, Clinical Fellows and GPs with a Specialist Interest. Out-patient facilities are on all sites and are built to accommodate the Dermatology service requirements. There is a phototherapy unit at the Southlands site with TLO1 and PUVA. We also provide Photodynamic therapy and patch testing services. We have Dermatology Nurse Specialists and Skin Cancer Nurse Specialists to provide clinical support for the Consultants currently in post.
The primary role of the dermatologists is to manage patients with high risk skin cancers and complex medical dermatology cases. We are expecting the successful candidate to actively participate in the development of the dermatology service at UHS, working closely with the established team in Southlands.
Clinicians are supported by Consultant Histopathologists all of whom have a specialist interest and expertise in skin pathology and there is an alternate weekly multidisciplinary review meeting of skin Pathology. The skin cancer service includes a successful joint cross site MDT. The Dermatology department works closely with the MFU department for the management of patients requiring more complex head and neck surgical intervention
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •Basic Medical degree
2. •Postgraduate qualification or its recognised equivalent
3. •Full registration and a licence to practice with the General Medical Council
4. •Completed a minimum of 12 years medical/dental work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical/dental qualification, of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted
Desirable criteria
5. •Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
6. •Minor Operating Experience
7. •Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
8. •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
9. •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
10. •Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
11. •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
12. •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
13. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
14. •Recognised teaching qualification
15. •Research experience
16. •Publications
17. •Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
18. •Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
19. •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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