Job overview
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic post CCT/CESR Consultant Dermatologist or final year Specialty Registrar coming towards the end of their training to an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team in Brighton. This post is aimed at a general Dermatologist with an opportunity to develop a special area of interest.
Our service covers Brighton General Hospital (BGH), Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) and Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (RACH) but is predominantly based at Brighton General Hospital. The main unit has dedicated facilities, which include operating theatres, treatment rooms, a phototherapy unit and consultation suites, and functions as a central hub for clinical, academic, and postgraduate activities. There are weekly multi-disciplinary skin cancer meetings. We have our own dedicated booking, administration, and secretarial teams. We have used an Electronic Patient Record since 2015 and are almost fully paperless.
The Dermatology team is comprised of nine Consultant Dermatologists, two Consultant Plastic Surgeons, four Speciality Registrars, a Research Clinical Fellow, a Surgical Clinical Fellow, and three GPs with special interest in Dermatology. The specialist dermatology nursing service supports clinics including phototherapy, wound care, nurse-led minor procedures, photodynamic therapy, and systemic and biologic monitoring. We also have two Physician Associates providing support in the outpatient clinics and minor operations.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
1. This post is aimed at a dermatologist with interests in skin surgery and skin cance The clinical duties are predominantly daycase theatre and outpatient based consultations. The post holder will be expected to take part one day in the Monday-Friday in office hours on-call rota offering supervision specialty registrars and the acute hospitals (Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital). Supervising specialty registrars, general practitioner speciality doctors, trainees, physician associates and nurses is a core part of the consultant role in our department
2. The appointee is expected to be committed to the improvement of quality of clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and safety, quality and performance clinical governance meetings.
3. The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit including all relevant audits set out in the Trust’s Audit Plan.
4. The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical teaching of undergraduate and junior medical staff within their Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) as required by the Clinical Unit.
5. On Call Commitment: There is no out of hours on call responsibility. During the working week we run a rota for supervising the acute consultations and leading the ward rounds. There is a rota for offering clinical support to the administration team and the advice and guidance (A&G) service.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
6. These posts are aimed at a general Dermatologist with an opportunity to develop a special area of interest. The clinical duties are predominantly outpatient based consultations, with daycase theatre lists for those who are interested. The post holder will be expected to take part in the Monday-Friday in office hours on call rota offering supervision to the acute hospitals (Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital). Supervising specialty registrars, general practitioner speciality doctors, trainees, physician associates and nurses is a core part of the consultant role in our department
7. The appointee is expected to be committed to the improvement of quality of clinical care and to participate in incident reporting, risk management and safety, quality and performance clinical governance meetings.
8. The appointee is expected to compile an annual portfolio with evidence of continuing professional development in accordance with the Trust’s appraisal process. The appraisal process will also be part of the information used to revalidate consultants by the GMC
9. The appointee will be expected to actively participate in audit including all relevant audits set out in the Trust’s Audit Plan.
10. Research and Development is fundamental to patient safety. Research and development activities are an important use of supporting professional activities (SPA) time. Any time within job plans allocated to R&D should be evidenced in terms of agreed high quality outputs and linking to personal objectives around appraisal.
11. Taking study leave is a necessary part of Continuing Medical Education (CME). Application for study leave must be submitted six weeks prior to the dates requested. There is a study/professional leave entitlement of 30 days over any three year period. Study leave is agreed by the Clinical Lead or Clinical Director and should be linked to the individual’s personal development plan. Evidence of CME participation will become part of the post holder’s portfolio. Study Leave taken over a weekend may be taken in the week as Lieu.
12. The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical teaching of undergraduate and junior medical staff within their Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) as required by the Clinical Unit. The Brighton and Sussex Medical School, which opened in 2003, will present opportunities for participation in undergraduate education.
13. On Call Commitment: There is no out of hours on call responsibility. During the working week we run a rota for supervising the acute consultations and leading the ward rounds. There is a rota for offering clinical support to the administration team and the advice and guidance (A&G) service.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
14. •Basic medical degree
15. •MRCP (UK) or equivalent qualification
16. •Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
17. •CCT in Dermatology or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
18. •Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable criteria
19. Higher degree
20. •Distinctions, Scholarships, prizes, other degrees eg BSc MSc
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential criteria
21. •Experience and training in acute and general dermatology
22. •Dermatoscopic evaluation of skin lesions
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
23. Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential criteria
24. •Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
25. •Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
26. •Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
27. •Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
28. •Recognised teaching qualification
Acaedmic & Research
Essential criteria
29. •Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
30. Research experience
31. Publications
32. Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
33. •Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
34. •Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications