Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MB30125
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £105,504 - £139,882
- Closing
- 27/01/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 13/03/2025
Employer heading
Consultant in Dermatology
Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Dermatology department at University Hospital Southampton is a busy self-contained outpatient department in a large university teaching hospital. You will join an existing team of 19 consultants. Southampton is one of three recognised specialist centres for treating skin cancer within the Central South Coast Cancer Network and within that it is the recognised melanoma centre with access to major melanoma trials. Skin cancer forms a large amount of our workload. MOHS micrographic surgery is performed at UHS and the department has a number of other specialist services. We have very well established links with the academic department at University of Southampton and excellent facilities for research are in place.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What you’ll do
This post in Dermatology will be based at Royal South Hants Hospital, with some sessions possibly based in Southampton General Hospital and/or peripheral hospitals or other sites of health care provision. The focus of this post is to provide comprehensive specialist outpatient services in dermatology and in addition could include services for a subspecialty in medical or surgical dermatology.
The appointee will be expected to attend the department's meetings including departmental and consultant meeting, Clinical Governance meeting and Skin MDT.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative candidate who will further support our well established team and facilitate the development of new specialist services.
Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 31/3/25
Job Reference: MTB30125 - This vacancy closes on or before: 27/1/25
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
- High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty
- Experience in the management of skin cancer and cutaneous surgery
- All round experience in General Dermatology
- Evidence of Audit/Research
- Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
- Supervision of post graduate trainees and junior doctors
- Personal time management skills
- Evidence of Clinical Governance
- Ability to organise in patient and out-patient waiting lists
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
- Ability to teach clinical skills
- Ability to contribute to change management
- Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
- Ability to critically review research
Desirable criteria
- MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
- Interest in the field of skin cancer and dermatological surgery or other specific interest in a medical subspecialty of dermatology
- Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates
- Experience of teaching Lay groups and other staff groups
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research
- Publications in peer review journals
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
- Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
- Good interpersonal skills
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on call rota for the specialty
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Patients First
- Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Working Together
- Each post holder is expected to ensure they live the values of: Always Improving
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Geeta Belgi
- Job title
- Lead Consultant Dermatologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381202944
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