Consultant Dermatologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and committed individuals to join Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Consultant in Dermatology. This new post will be based at King's Mill Hospital with sessions at Newark Hospital.

The successful candidates will be taking a lead in implementation of tele dermatology services and development.

This new post also offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the clinical development of the Dermatology service across Nottinghamshire with support in training and integration of community services with secondary care.

This is a full-time position but candidates wishing to work part-time or in a job-share are encouraged to apply. If a part-time or job-share person is appointed modification of the job content will be discussed with the appointee on a personal basis. They will be required to devote substantially the whole of his/her time for the appointed sessions to the duties of the post and to give them priority at these times.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

1. To assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient Dermatology service and support the Trust and its network in providing the best possible care to patients

2. To carry out all duties at the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within your area of work

3. Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absence

4. Any other duties that may be required from time to time

5. A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

6. To carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy at all times

7. To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff

8. To have knowledge of and employ the basic principles of infection control practice and to ensure adherence to the requirements in the Infection Control Manual.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for specialist registration within six months of interview
• Success in Intercollegiate Specialty Examination or equivalent

Desirable

• Postgraduate thesis
• Completed fellowship programme

Experience

Essential

• Experience requisite to meeting all aspects of the job plan
• Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior trainees
• Understanding of all aspects of Dermatology including Teledermatology clinic

Desirable

• Five years supervised training in an appropriate SpR equivalent training programme

Teaching

Desirable

• Demonstrable ability as a teacher with evidence of training for the role

Research

Essential

• Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice

Desirable

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Management & administrative experience

Essential

• Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload

Desirable

• The potential to develop management and leadership skills

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and Audit

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

About the employer

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust providing acute and community healthcare services for 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark, Sherwood and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Through the Mid Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Partnership, we work closely with health and social care partners, sharing responsibility for managing resources, meeting NHS standards, and improving the health of our communities.

Improving lives and enhancing care experiences are at the core of what we do, diving the positive changes we aim to achieve. A culture of listening is essential to delivering safe, high- quality care and out Trust's CARE values reflect this commitment. Developed in collaboration with our staff, patients, service users and volunteers, these values are the foundation of our culture and guide us on our path to consistently delivering outstanding care.