Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 374-CQ-AM950-A
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £99,532 - £131,964 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Dermatology
Consultant
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £650 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’.
Our two acute hospitals have emergency departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.
In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fulltime Dermatology Consultant at East Sussex Healthcare in the Specialist Medicine Division. You will join our established Dermatology Consultants and nursing teams, specialty trust doctor and General Practitioners with a special interest in the Dermatology.
The Department is looking to appoint an individual who are experienced, dynamic and committed in delivering services that reflect best clinical practice within the specialty of Dermatology.
The applicant will have experience in diagnosing and managing all aspects of general dermatology including skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease with assessment and treatment.
This post will provide consultant leadership to the supervision of junior medical and nursing teams delivering high quality safe outpatient and inpatient care.
The post will support inpatient referrals to the speciality and provide clinical expertise to the referring medical teams. This post does not have an on-call commitment.
Nurse led services include skin surgery, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, drug monitoring / biologics clinic, patch testing and intralesional steroid and botox injections.
We are committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression and revalidation.
Main duties of the job
The Department is therefore looking to appoint an individual who are experienced, dynamic and committed in delivering services that reflect best clinical practice within the specialty of Dermatology. The applicant will have experience in diagnosing and managing all aspects of general dermatology with an emphasis on skin cancer and surgery.
The post will support inpatient referrals to the speciality and provide clinical expertise to the referring medical teams.
This post will provide consultant leadership to the supervision of nursing teams delivering phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, drug monitoring / biologics clinic, patch testing and intralesional steroid and botox injections.
We are committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression and revalidation.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate a high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached. PENDING RCP APPROVAL.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
AAC: 19th November 2024
Please note: Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.
Person specification
Qualifications,Higher Qualifications,Registration
Essential criteria
- Higher Degree MB BS or equivalent,
- Membership or Fellowship of the MRCP
- Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice Specialist Qualification- in Dermatology or equivalent with certificate of completion of training (CCT) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)
Desirable criteria
- MD or equivalent
- BSc accreditation
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology culminating in the aware of CCT in specialties. Demonstrate interest in surgical dermatology and competent in dermatological surgery. Experience of skin cancer multi-disciplinary meetings
Desirable criteria
- Experience in other relevant medical specialties. Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology. Advanced training in skin surgery/post CCST fellowship.
Administration and Management
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in staff management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal
Desirable criteria
- Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service
Audit,Research and Publications
Essential criteria
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Evidence of participation in audit and research Understanding of the role of research
Desirable criteria
- Completion and/or Publication of audit projects Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality Ability to lead clinical research project
Personal skills, Personal attributes
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills. Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services. Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance
Desirable criteria
- Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post UK Driving Licence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Nicola Booth
- Job title
- Service Manager Dermatology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07967591991
- Additional information
My working hours are Tues-Thurs 9-5. General Manager Nadia White covers urgent matters for me Mon and Fri.
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