Consultant Dermatologist - Adult and Paediatrics

Job summary
We are seeking a Consultant Dermatologist to join our established Dermatology service in a combined Adult and Paediatric Dermatology role. The post is available flexibly at 4-10 PAs (0.4-1.0 WTE) and will include outpatient clinics, skin cancer services, teledermatology, advice and guidance, virtual activity and clinical supervision. The successful candidate will contribute to both Adult and Paediatric Dermatology, with the final job plan agreed according to contracted PAs and service requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high-quality Adult and Paediatric Dermatology outpatient services.
• Participate in skin cancer services, including 2WW clinics and MDT activity as required.
• Contribute to teledermatology, virtual clinics and Advice & Guidance services.
• Provide timely assessment and management of acute dermatology and inpatient referrals.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to junior doctors and dermatology nursing staff.
• Contribute to teaching, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.

About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Dermatology is an early user of Homerton's newly developed flexible outpatient space, which includes nine consulting rooms and three treatment rooms. The facilities support "one-stop" Dermatology pathways, enabling patients to be assessed and, where appropriate, treated on the same day, including biopsy without the need for a separate visit.

Job responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Adult and Paediatric Dermatology service, working collaboratively with consultant and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Undertake Adult and Paediatric outpatient clinics, including general/medical dermatology and appropriate specialist activity in accordance with the agreed job plan.
• Contribute to skin cancer services, including 2WW clinics and Skin Cancer MDT activity as required.
• Deliver teledermatology, virtual clinics and Advice & Guidance, supporting effective pathways between primary and secondary care.
• Contribute to dermatological procedures, including biopsy and minor operations, and support the development of efficient one-stop Dermatology pathways.
• Provide timely assessment and management of acute dermatology presentations and inpatient/ward referrals during normal working hours.
• Maintain responsibility for patient care and associated clinical administration, including results management and communication with GPs and other agencies.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to junior doctors and Dermatology nursing staff.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Work closely with the Clinical Lead, Service Manager and wider multidisciplinary team to support the continued development and delivery of high-quality Dermatology services.

Person Specification
Shortlisting criteria
Essential

• On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview MRCP (or equivalent) Highest level of Child Protection training

Relevant experience
Essential

• Experience in Adult and paediatric Dermatology. Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience/interest in a specialist area e.g. hair

Clinical skills
Essential

• Competence across whole UK dermatology curriculum.

Leadership and professionalism
Essential

• Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.

Desirable

• Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes

Management skills
Essential

• Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates Understanding of the importance of good clinical coding

Desirable

• Management of team or programme or project

Teaching & training
Essential

• Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching

Desirable

• Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification

Clinical Governance
Essential

• Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management

Communication skills
Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English IT skills and computer literacy

Desirable

• Computer skills course/certificate

Research
Essential

• Understanding of principles and application of clinical research

Desirable

• Relevant research experience Publication of peer reviewed papers

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).