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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
405-MD24036DERM
Employer
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Dorset County Hospital
Town
Dorchester
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
11/08/2024 23:59

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Consultant Dermatologist

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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Job overview

 Support the existing dermatology team in providing a dermatology inpatient and outpatient service, dermatology opinions for inpatient referrals, and Electronic Advice & Guidance (Teledermatology service) to GPs. Support the development of the Dermatology service, including to promote and maintain close links with the commissioners, community dermatology and neighbouring trusts for local dermatology service. Participate in weekly MDT meetings. Work closely with and help supervise the multi-professional group within the dermatology department. Participate in supervision and training of other healthcare professionals, including GPs with Extended Roles in West Dorset, according to local agreement between Dorset County Hospital, commissioners and other providers. Actively participate in the teaching programme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Contribute to Clinical Governance and Audit.

Interviews are expected to be held on 23rd September 2024.

Main duties of the job

Support the existing dermatology team in providing a dermatology inpatient and outpatient service, dermatology opinions for inpatient referrals, and Electronic Advice & Guidance (Teledermatology service) to GPs. Support the development of the Dermatology service, including to promote and maintain close links with the commissioners, community dermatology and neighbouring trusts for local dermatology service. Participate in weekly MDT meetings. Work closely with and help supervise the multi-professional group within the dermatology department. Participate in supervision and training of other healthcare professionals, including GPs with Extended Roles in West Dorset, according to local agreement between Dorset County Hospital, commissioners and other providers. Actively participate in the teaching programme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Contribute to Clinical Governance and Audit. 

10 PA’s - Job Plan to be confirmed / negotiable depending on the skill mix / subspecialty interest of the successful candidate. Also to include participation in the 9-5 weekday on-call Dermatology rota (covering ward referrals), and Electronic Advice & Guidance service (to GPs).

Working for our organisation

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust’s purpose is to deliver compassionate and safe health care to our patients. We are the acute and specialist healthcare provider for our communities, delivering high quality care to meet our patients’ expectations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Support the existing dermatology team in providing a dermatology inpatient and outpatient service, dermatology opinions for inpatient referrals, and Electronic Advice & Guidance (Teledermatology service) to GPs. Support the development of the Dermatology service, including to promote and maintain close links with the commissioners, community dermatology and neighbouring trusts for local dermatology service. Participate in weekly MDT meetings. Work closely with and help supervise the multi-professional group within the dermatology department. Participate in supervision and training of other healthcare professionals, including GPs with Extended Roles in West Dorset, according to local agreement between Dorset County Hospital, commissioners and other providers. Actively participate in the teaching programme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Contribute to Clinical Governance and Audit. 

Person specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration
  • Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology via; • CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview • Portfolio pathway (previously referred to as CESR)
  • An appropriate higher surgical/medical qualification

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • At least 4 years supervised training in a Dermatology Specialist Registrar training programme or equivalent
  • Experience demonstrating potential ability to cope with the demands of a District General Hospital-based Consultant

Current Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Willingness and ability to fulfil the general service elements of the job description
  • Evidence of the clinical skills required to fulfil the specialty and sub-specialty elements of the job as in the job description and technical specification

Team Working and Service Development

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of leadership and service development
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships and team working

Understanding and Participation in Clinical Governance skills appropriate for the post

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of understanding of clinical governance, Knowledge of and direct involvement ,iKnowledge of principles of research and evidence of involvement in researchn audit,

Management Training, Organisational Skills and Strategic Vision

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of general management training and skills appropriate for the post, Evidence of ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust, Knowledge of organisational aspects of the NHS

Teaching and communication

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of teaching experience and abilities appropriate to the post, Ability to present effectively to an audience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Saleem Taibjee
Job title
Consultant Dermatologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01305 255200
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