JOB OVERVIEW
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is looking to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Dermatology (10 PAs) to join the Trust with a view to shaping the future of the service. The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic doctor to join our equally enthusiastic and established clinical Dermatology team. There will be an opportunity to expand and progress specific interests relevant to the department.
MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB
· To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of dermatology patients. · To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team. · To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. · To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
WORKING FOR YOUR ORGANISATION
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) is the main provider of acute hospital services for around half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Encompassing some of the most picturesque parts of England and Wales, the Trust’s catchment stretches from the Cambrian Mountains in the west, to Newport and the fringes of the Black Country in the east. The main towns include: Bridgnorth, Ludlow, Market Drayton, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Whitchurch (in Shropshire); Newport, Telford and Wellington (in Telford & Wrekin); and Newtown and Welshpool (in Powys) – all beautiful and unique. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH) in Shrewsbury which are located 20 minutes’ drive apart. Together they provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the specialty doctor’s duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a specialty doctor’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: · 8 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work. · 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan. Any applicant who is unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with other consultant colleagues.
ASSIGNMENT VACANCY DETAILS
Trac ID 6851707 ESR Job ref 223-SD2146 Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Department 2. Shrewsbury & Telford - Medical Recruitment Cost code 1I382 Medical Staff - Dermatology Senior (RSH) Organisational Unit 1 Medicine and Emergency Care Organisational Unit 2 Medicine Centre Organisational Unit 3 Medical Staff - Dermatology Senior (RSH) Vacancy town Shrewsbury Vacancy postcode SY3 8XQ Full-time equivalents 1.00 Reason for vacancy request Vacant post - Current post holder leaving or left Where is the funding for this post being generated? Dr Mughal has resigned and will be leaving his post on 28th Feb 2025. Advertising scope Public Please give details of why you need to recruit to this position. In addition, please provide details of other similar posts currently vacant. To cover Dr Mughal finishing and ensure the service needs and requirements are still safely covered and met Can this role be backfilled by an apprentice? Is there an opportunity for skill mix and reduced banding? Does this vacancy present an opportunity to restructure the team? Can this role be redistributed within existing roles? Can this role be filled at a reduced WTE (less hours)? N/A What are the Operational, Financial and/or Governance risks to the Trust if this post is not recruited to? Please describe any impact on quality if not recruited to – consider patient safety, clinical effectiveness and patient experience. Are there any mitigation that can be taken to reduce quality risk? N/A Are there specific benefits to the Trust of filling this post, eg: does the post generate income? Can this role be deferred for a period of time for non-recurrent savings? N/A Can you please describe the working pattern for the postholder e.g. hours to be worked over 7 days, nights, bank holidays, Monday to Friday, set days etc Full Time I confirm that approval is granted for recruitment costs for the following: Advertising costs in relevant journal/publication (if applicable) Interview costs such as room hire and catering (if applicable) Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) if required Accommodation and relocation costs incurred (if applicable) Accommodation - 1 month accommodation for UK candidates or 3 months accommodation for candidates relocating from overseas). Relocation - Up to £8,000 as per the Trusts relocation policy COS should we recruit a overseas candidate, please refer to the relocation policy for accommodation and relocation costs At-risk applicants Anyone can apply Immigration group Available to all DBS check required Enhanced DBS check + Childrens & Adults Barred Lists UK Professional Registration required Yes Grade (display) NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Primary speciality (display) Dermatology Salary period Yearly Min salary £59,175 Max salary £95,400 Salary per annum Working pattern (hours) Full time Hours / sessions per week 10 sessions per week Contract type Permanent Leaving post holders Afshan Mughal - notice given on 28-Nov-2024 and will leave on 28-Feb-2025
POSITION NUMBERS
POSITION NO.
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JOB OVERVIEW