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Job summary

Main area
Dermatology
Grade
Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
176-S-AC-6501363-B
Employer
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Peterborough City Hospital
Town
Peterborough
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Dermatologist

Consultant

Job overview

Have you considered advancing your career in Dermatology in a place where your initiatives and skills are valued?

This is an excellent opportunity to join our specialist team of consultant doctors and become part of the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. You will be based at Peterborough City Hospital and work cross-site at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Stamford and Rutland Hospital. We work closely with the Community sector providing support and governance for GPwER and Nursing Specialists in the region.

As our new Consultant Dermatologist, you will be part of a welcoming and supportive team dedicated to providing comprehensive care at the secondary level for patients with Medical Dermatology and skin cancer needs and participating in outpatient clinics.

You will be a Member of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practice with the General Medical Council. Specialist Registrars who have successfully completed all parts of their training must be listed in the specialist register within six months of the appointment committee.

We are dedicated to ensuring flexible working schedules to promote a better work-life balance for all out employees. If you are interested in working part-time, we strongly encourage you to apply.Ìý

Main duties of the job

Principal elements of the post will be:

  • To provide outpatient clinic and procedure lists across the hospital sites for inflammatory skin disease and skin cancer patients in the adult and paediatric population.
  • Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý To be an active member of the skin cancer multidisciplinary team, with regular attendance at the alternate week MDT meetings.
  • To provide support, training and governance to nurses and any junior medical staff in the team. Support for local GPwSI, GPs in training and students from regional hospitals is also anticipated.
  • To provide a comprehensive Dermatology service, in collaboration with other Dermatologists, including inpatient care and referrals, outpatient referrals and treatment and telephone or electronic advice and guidance to local GPs.Ìý
  • Active participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and research as appropriate. There is access to a study leave budget for appropriate CPD activities. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the Trust and CBU Clinical Governance processes including the dedicated monthly half days. Compliance with annual appraisal and revalidation programme is required.
  • To work with NWAFT and community colleagues to develop integrated services for Skin patients in the region.Ìý
  • To work with colleagues to promote the collective aims of the division and the Trust.

Working for our organisation

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

  • Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
  • Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
  • Flexible working opportunities;
  • Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
  • Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
  • Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
  • Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
  • On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
  • Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
  • Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.Ìý Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is managerially accountable to the Divisional Operational Manager, Division of Surgery and clinically accountable to the Divisional Director, Division of Surgery. Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

Applicants will be expected to be Members of the Royal College of Physicians or have equivalent experience and training and must be fully registered and licensed to practise with the General Medical Council. ÌýThe appointee must be on the GMC’s Specialist Register prior to taking up the appointment. Specialist Registrars who have successfully completed all parts of their training must be listed in the specialist register within six months of the appointment committee.Ìý

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Entry on GMC Specialist Register (CCT or CESR); eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
  • Possession of MRCP or equivalent qualifications
Desirable criteria
  • Higher degree (e.g. MD, PHD or equivalent)

Clinical Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Dermatology
  • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of Dermatological problems
  • Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
  • Evidence of sub-specialty interests would be beneficial

Management and Administrative Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and manage daily working priorities
  • Leadership qualities
  • Ability and willingness to work within the Trust and NHS performance framework and targets
  • Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Management training course

Teaching Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of supervising and teaching junior doctors, nurses and students
  • Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable criteria
  • Formal Training/teaching course

Research and Audit Experience

Essential criteria
  • Interest in research and the ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
  • Understanding and experience of audit
Desirable criteria
  • Publications in peer-reviewed Dermatological journals
  • Evidence of audit projects undertaken

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality Award

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.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Vanessa Smith
Job title
Consultant Dermatologist
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Informal Enquiries

If you wish to discuss the post informally or arrange a visit, please contact:

Dr. Vanessa Smith

Consultant Dermatologist for Dermatology

01733 673856 (PCH)

[email protected]Ìý

Danielle Gordon

Divisional Operations Manager, Head and Neck Clinical Business Unit

01733 678536 (PCH)

[email protected]