To work full-time, Monday to Friday, divided 50:50 between clinical and academic commitments. The academic role involves teaching medical students and doctors in training, in addition to studying part-time for a post-graduate certificate in Clinical Research. Applicants must be committed to studying part-time for a certificate in clinical research.
We currently provide a broad spectrum of outpatient activity including general adult and paediatric Dermatology and skin cancer services. We are closely supported by our Nurse Specialist team in the provision and monitoring of systemic therapies, including biological therapies and isotretinoin, and skin cancer diagnosis, support and follow up. Phototherapies are provided at Yeovil District Hospital, Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne and at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton. We provide a busy patch testing service at the Yeovil site. We strongly encourage and support development of subspecialty interests to augment our local service.
The Dermatology department works closely with neighbouring departments in Bristol and Exeter. We access Medical and Clinical Oncology services via our SSMDT at Taunton. Consultant Plastic Surgeons attend the skin cancer MDT and undertake surgical lists and outpatient clinics weekly at Yeovil District Hospital.
You must hold Full GMC registration with a licence to practice at time of applying for this vacancy, and have already passed MRCP part I.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for excellent team players who are keen to learn and become part of a thriving Dermatology service. The site location of this role will be confirmed during the interview process; the Dermatology Service runs from Yeovil District Hospital in Yeovil and Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.
You will work closely with the clinical team (doctors and nurses) and have a varied day which will include reviewing inpatients, running outpatient clinics, teaching and research.
The Job Description contains full details of the clinical research opportunities offered through the University of Plymouth.
Job responsibilities
* To work a full-time position in Dermatology with the aim of becoming competitive when applying subsequently for a national dermatology training number.
* To organise, manage and be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of patients in Yeovil District Hospital and/or Musgrove Park Hospital in conjunction with Consultant colleagues in the Dermatology Service.
* To participate in the teaching of foundation and doctors-in-training in clinic, as well as medical students.
* To maintain a good working relationship with existing staff members.
* To attend other Hospitals within the Trust if so requested by the supervising Consultant.
* The post holder will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GMC registration
* Passed MRCP Part 1
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.
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