Job summary We are looking for a full time (1 WTE) Speciality Doctor with previous experience in dermatology to join our busy dermatology department in the pleasant leafy Fylde Coast in North West England. The post offers opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in general dermatology and skin surgery and is ideally suited to someone seeking to work towards MRCP/CESR. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic doctor who will contribute to the provision and development of high quality Dermatology care for the Fylde coast population at Clifton Hospital in Lytham St Annes. Sessional commitments will include outpatient clinics, skin surgery, inpatient review of inpatients at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals the request of consultant colleagues and weekly skin cancer multidisciplinary clinical meetings. The successful applicant will join a team of consultant, Speciality Doctors and GPwER, supported by a team of experienced dermatology clinical nurse specialists, in providing a comprehensive dermatology service. We are a friendly, innovative and dynamic department. We want to offer all team members the opportunity to develop new skills, so that they can all contribute in a meaningful way to patient care and can find satisfaction and fulfilment in their work. Main duties of the job Applications are invited as a Speciality doctor in Dermatology at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals based at Clifton Hospital. The successful candidate will undertake outpatient clinics and skin surgery clinics. The contract is for 10 Programmed Activities, additional programmed activities may be available subject to negotiation with the Medical Director. There is no on-call commitment for this post. About us The Trust is highly active in clinical research. We are the highest recruiting centre for many clinical trials for commercial and non-commercial sponsors; and have recruited the first global, European and UK patients across a number of specialties. The Clinical Research Centre is the dedicated facility for use by researchers, where patients can participate in research. We have high calibre staff with long track records of being research active, staff who are enthusiastic to get involved in research for the first time and staff who support research through their role."Our unit is active in clinical research. We are recruiting patients to non-commercial studies including biologic registers and studies looking at intensive management of RA. Ideally the applicant would play an active role in clinical research." Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year pa pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 382-DOC109-24 Job locations Clifton Hospital Pershore Road Lytham St Annes FY81PB Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for more information in regards to the position of Dermatology Speciality Doctor. We seek a personable team player, who will seek to develop our department according to their own experience and interests. The successful applicant will be responsible for their own cohort of patients but will work alongside consultant and speciality doctor colleagues, providing mutual support during clinical sessions. We work in a pleasant modern department in a community hospital in Lytham St Annes. We have brand new NB UVB and PUVA units, running phototherapy clinics Monday to Saturday. We have a well established skin cancer teledermatology service (since 2020), large biologic service, weekly skin cancer MDT and monthly complex MDT clinics. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for more information in regards to the position of Dermatology Speciality Doctor. We seek a personable team player, who will seek to develop our department according to their own experience and interests. The successful applicant will be responsible for their own cohort of patients but will work alongside consultant and speciality doctor colleagues, providing mutual support during clinical sessions. We work in a pleasant modern department in a community hospital in Lytham St Annes. We have brand new NB UVB and PUVA units, running phototherapy clinics Monday to Saturday. We have a well established skin cancer teledermatology service (since 2020), large biologic service, weekly skin cancer MDT and monthly complex MDT clinics. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential MB ChB or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Willingness to work towards CESR to achieve Specialist registration Desirable Higher degree (MD/PhD) Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills - both oral and written. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff. Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting Able to work as a member of a team or on own Computer and IT Skills Clinical Skills - ability to perform unsupervised common practical procedures Educational qualification or working towards Knowledge / Research Essential Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit A proven track record in self- directed research Publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Up to date with current practices Desirable Previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems Management Skills Essential Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential MB ChB or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Willingness to work towards CESR to achieve Specialist registration Desirable Higher degree (MD/PhD) Skills and Abilities Essential Excellent communication skills - both oral and written. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff. Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting Able to work as a member of a team or on own Computer and IT Skills Clinical Skills - ability to perform unsupervised common practical procedures Educational qualification or working towards Knowledge / Research Essential Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit A proven track record in self- directed research Publications in peer reviewed journals Evidence of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Up to date with current practices Desirable Previous experience of working in the NHS/experience of NHS working practices and systems Management Skills Essential Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS 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). Additional information 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). Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Clifton Hospital Pershore Road Lytham St Annes FY81PB Employer's website https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)