Job overview
This is a new post to enhance the already excellent Dermatology services of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust based at Southlands, Worthing and St Richard’s Hospitals. 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 across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
• Responsibility for seeing patients in out-patients, attend wards for reviews at the request of the in-patient teams and to develop the service so it can provide a high quality service for our patients.
• Contributing to the training of nurses and other staff, and participating in the activities of the Postgraduate Medical Centre including Medical Audit.
• Undertaking administrative duties associated with the care of the patients, and helping run the clinical department.
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
A successful Dermatologist candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:
• Strong critical and analytical thinking to objectively evaluate each case and provide the correct diagnosis
• A flexible approach with regard to new possible treatments, especially in complex cases or where research is not conclusive
• Strong problem-solving skills to decide on the appropriate treatment plans
• A willingness to collaborate with other specialists to provide the best possible treatments for clients
• Professional conduct, which includes confidentiality and providing patients with excellent health care
• The ability to remain calm and professional in crisis situations
• Excellent physical and mental health to cope with the long hours and emotional strains of the job
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. •Basic medical degree
2. •MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
3. •Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
4. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Dermatology] or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the
5. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable criteria
6. Higher degree
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
7. •Completed dermatology Higher Specialty Training in approved training programme to CCT level
8. •Experience in General Medicine
9. •Experience in Minor Surgery
10. •Experience in Skin Surgery
11. •Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
12. •Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential criteria
13. •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
14. •Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
15. •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
16. •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
17. •Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential criteria
18. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
19. Research experience
20. Publications
21. Prizes & Honours
Career Progression and personal attributes
Essential criteria
22. •Appropriate progression of career to date
23. •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
24. •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
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UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications