The Department
The Dermatology department is part of the Division of Integrated Medicine, which is committed to transforming the way health care is provided. The Division provides a number of unscheduled and scheduled services through integrated patient pathways, which put the patient at the centre of their care, embracing innovation and new ideas. The Department has historically enjoyed very good relations with local GP's and the CCG, as well as the other South Yorkshire Dermatology Teams. The Care Group is led by a Director of Clinical Services, General Manager and Head of Nursing.
The Dermatology Department has an identified Clinical Lead that is supported by a Service and Matron. The Dermatology Department is a modern and progressive department, which has excellent facilities and comprises a highly qualified nursing team and team of doctors: Locum consultants, an experienced Specialty Doctor and a Biologic Nurse consultant. We have well-established links with Sheffield and have plans to develop these further. The department sees approximately 6000 new patients per year and performs 500-day case procedures.
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical dermatology services within in-patient and outpatient settings, including a general Dermatology service with routine and urgent clinics. There are opportunities to undertake specialist interest clinics to complement existing specialisms. The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with all other members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that high quality, safe and effective patient treatment and care is always maintained. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver the highest standards of care with a particular focus on the Trust's strategic priorities including:
1. Patient safety first
2. Good functional outcomes from treatment
3. Excellent patient experience
4. Performance beyond our patients' expectations
5. Maximising efficiency for reinvestment into clinical services
6. Transforming how health care is delivered
The Post
The post holder will be expected to contribute with Consultant colleagues and peers to the provision of a hospital-based specialist Dermatology service.
Key Tasks:
1. Provide general dermatology capacity
2. Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the practice of surgery and dermatology.
3. Teaching and training of junior staff and allied medical and nursing staff.
4. Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance, audit and research.
5. Ensure active participation in continuing professional development (CPD).
6. Play a part in the Dermatology department's teaching activities and in development projects from time to time as agreed with the department's other senior staff.
7. Undertake any other duties as deemed appropriate and discussed with the senior management team in accordance with the Trust procedures and operating policies.
8. Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the trust service plans.
9. Maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the care group or the trust.
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