Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of consultant dermatologist to work with an established team of 5 consultants and a specialist doctor within the dermatology directorate. The appointee will have clinical responsibilities at JCUH, Middlesbrough and UHNT, Stockton-on-Tees. Applicants should be suitably qualified and experienced in dermatology. The post is advertised for 10 sessions per week, but consideration would be given to those wishing to work fewer sessions.
There will be opportunity to develop a subspeciality interest according to individual expertise.
The department of dermatology provides a full range of outpatient services for patients with both inflammatory and malignant skin disorders and access to inpatient care. The department serves a population of 720,000, covering the Tees Valley and the contiguous parts of South Durham and North Yorkshire.
Specialist services include paediatric dermatology, genodermatoses clinics, joint vulval / guanecology clinics, laser, patch testing, photodynamic therapy and complex medical dermatology clinics.
Specialist services include paediatric dermatology, genodermatoses clinics, joint vulval and gynaecology clinics, laser, patch testing, photodynamic therapy and complex medical dermatology clinics.
Main duties of the job
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and their clinical director on behalf of the medical director three months after the commencement date of the appointment. The job plan should be reviewed annually. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities, including a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. It should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives. See Appendix A. General clinic templates generally include 5 new patients and 10 follow up patients within a 4-hour session.
Working for our organisation
Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of dermatology
Clinical / on-call responsibilities
Undertake responsibilities which relate to agreed special interests
Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences
Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at monthly directorate and senior dermatologists meeting.
Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all consultants) 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 NIHR and 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further details and information are available on the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
1. Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
2. Breadth and depth of experience to participate in the care of dermatology patients
3. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
4. Ability to organise and prioritise complex demands
Desirable criteria
5. Training and management skills
Other Skills
Essential criteria
6. Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
7. Commitment to good teamworking and relationships
Desirable criteria
8. IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is 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 - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
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.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
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.