The post will be based in the dedicated Dermatology department at Croydon University Hospital within Croydon Health Services and other work locations including off site working may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate.
The successful candidate will be undertaking general dermatology / USC and skin surgery clinics with an interest in tele dermatology.
The proposed Job Plan is attached.
Please note that job plans are subject to review by your Clinical Head of Service and Clinical Director.
The Role includes (detailed in proposed job plan in JD)
Main duties of the job
The proposed Job Plan is attached.
Please note that job plans are subject to review by your Clinical Head of Service and Clinical Director.
Department
5 consultants with specialities including paediatric dermatology, Mohs surgery, complex surgery, vulval, photodermatology
1 plastic surgeon once weekly clinic and lists
2 Speciality doctor
1 Prescribing pharmacist for systemic and isotretinoin
1 Advanced Nurse practitioner
Nurse led clinics including patch test, phototherapy, teledermatology, biopsy lists
Close working with the maxillofacial team
Strong links with local hospitals in the south west London network and teaching opportunities at St George's medical school and in house medical student rotations.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides Hospital & Community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:
* Croydon University Hospital
* Purley Hospital (please note the building is currently undergoing a £11 million refurbishment and the only service operating is the Urgent Care Service for minor injuries and illnesses)
* The Sickle Cell & Thalasaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
* Community bases at the Crystal Centre, Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside and others throughout Croydon
* A Minor Injuries Unit at New Addington
The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services & Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.
Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 340,000 people who are relatively young, with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Further information about Croydon Health Services can be found on the website, www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk
Job responsibilities
This is a Consultant post. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi disciplinary team providing and further developing care of dermatology patients, and to provide and develop dermatology services to Croydon Health Services patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of inpatient, outpatient and emergency work (ward / A&E referrals).
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Physician (MRCP) or equivalent
* Inclusion in the specialist register for Dermatology or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment
* Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Registration
* Full registration with the GMC
Training and Experience
* Fully trained in Dermatology with possession of UK CCT or equivalent
* At least 2 years substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent). Experience in all areas of Dermatology including surgery and to be able to see and manage a broad range of dermatological conditions.
* Specialist interest
PA increase
* Postgraduate academic degree
* NHS experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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