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Job summary

Main area
dermatology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Potential to extend)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (no out of hours on call)
Job ref
216-G3-DER6958631
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Rowan House
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£61,825 - £70,425 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/02/2025 23:59

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ST Higher in Dermatology

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee (ST3-5)

Job overview

The post is for a doctor who is interested in pursuing the Portfolio route with the support of the department. The department is very busy and receives approximately 250 suspected skin cancer referrals per week,  tele dermatology is well established and outpatient rooms, procedure rooms, and a UV suite is are collocated in Rowan House.  

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post includes outpatient clinics for both adults and paediatric patients, minor surgery and ward cover for urgent referrals.  The successful applicant will be responsible for the delivery and development of high quality dermatology care under the supervision of the consultant team.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will also be expected to participate in the normal duties relating to the administration of the Dermatology Department. These duties will include teaching, continuing medical education and audit/clinical governance.  

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • • Basic – MBBS or equivalent & Postgraduate MRCP (UK) or (I) Non-UK graduates without MRCP must provide evidence of appropriate knowledge, training, and experience, particularly in the case of acute medical conditions.
Desirable criteria
  • • Experience in dermatology

Experience

Essential criteria
  • • A sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to apply this knowledge to clinical practice. An understanding of dermatology and relevant clinical experience including out-patient working.
Desirable criteria
  • • Understanding of principles of audit, research and evidence-based medicine.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sharon Kowalski
Job title
Service Line Cluster Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07557012969
Additional information

Jolita Zakaraite - Service Line Director - [email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Telephone
01752439787
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