Speciality Doctor in Dermatology
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The Dermatology team is a forward thinking innovative one which has had national recognition for its innovative service redesign and pioneering Tele Dermatology service. We were involved with the first wave pilot for the Getting it right first time (GIRFT) project following which we were commended on our good practice.
Dr De Silva has a specialist interest in Paediatric Dermatology and does Paediatric clinics at Luton. We have a diverse ethnic population with a higher than average rate of inherited disorders. In addition, the Trust has a tertiary level NICU so the paediatric Dermatology case mix is varied and challenging. We are an allergy centre and Dr De Silva does a combined allergy clinic with the paediatricians which allows same session skin prick testing for children with severe eczema and food allergy and review by the dieticians when needed.
One stop rapid access clinics allows immediate diagnosis and same day treatment of urgent suspected cancer (USC). In addition, we have a web based Tele Dermatology consultant led triage service for lesions. There is a weekly Dermatopathology review meeting and a combined clinic for complex cases takes place monthly on site.
A Local skin cancer MDT clinic takes place weekly. There are dedicated cancer follow up clinics and surveillance clinics for immunosuppressed patients with Skin cancer specialist nurse support. There is also a weekly SSMDT meeting.
Job description
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Trust.
To share the management of adult and paediatric patients with dermatology conditions referred to the Trust, with colleagues in the Dermatology Directorate.
Supporting the Dermatology clinical nurse specialists.
To actively participate in both Directorate and Trust matters relating to Clinical Governance and audit.
To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Dermatology Experience
- GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Any sub-specialty interest appropriate to a DGH Dermatology Unit
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of thorough Dermatology experience
Experience
Essential
- Competence in the management of acute and chronic skin conditions
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Completed a Teaching the Teachers or similar course
About the employer
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.