Job summary
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Dermatology department is seeking a permanent part time (4.5PA) General Practitioner with Extended Role in Dermatology to join a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking team.
The post holder will be expected to show drive and initiative towards improving patient care in Hackney - both from a primary and secondary perspective. They should have significant experience in the provision of primary care services and either hold accreditation or seeking accreditation in dermatology, by completing a dermatology diploma or equivalent training. Furthermore, the department is looking to improve the integration between primary and secondary care services. At its core, we feel that improving education and upskilling GPs is integral to this process. The post holder will require evidence of medical education and a vision for how this would apply in this context.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be working alongside consultants within dermatology cancer clinics in a supportive and dynamic environment.
The successful applicant will join our growing team of consultants and specialist nurses and will be encouraged to develop areas of interest or research within the department.
There is no General Medical on-call commitment associated. Full secretarial support will be provided as well as suitable office space and IT support.
Informal inquiries are welcome: please contact Dr Anna Chapman, Clinical Lead Consultant Dermatologist ([email protected])
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized local hospital providing acute and community health services for Hackney, The City and surrounding communities and also provides a range of specialist services for a much wider population.
We provide general hospital and community services to Hackney and the City of London, and specialist care in obstetrics, neonatology, fetal medicine, fertility, bariatric surgery and neuro rehabilitation across east London and beyond.
As a foundation trust, Homerton has greater freedom from the Department of Health to enable it to be more responsive to local healthcare needs and have greater accountability to the patients and public it serves.
The principal purpose of the Trust remains to provide goods and services for the purposes of the health service in England, and has a duty to do this effectively, efficiently and economically.
The Trust comprises Homerton Hospital in Hackney and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home, situated in Shoreditch as well as Hackney and the City Community Health Services.
As one of London's designated peri-natal centres, Homerton provides a highly specialised range of obstetric and neonatal services. A major capital expansion programme is in hand to accommodate 6000 births per annum and provide 40 neonatal intensive care cots.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive Dermatology service, with colleagues, including inpatient care and referrals, outpatient clinics, minor operation lists, telephone and electronic advice and guidance to local GPs.
To undertake outpatient clinics for adult dermatology patients.
To participate in responding to teledermatology referrals.
Participate in providing skin cancer services by providing skin cancer outpatient clinics and attending MDT meetings.
Active participation in clinical governance, academic and development meetings within the department.
To share responsibility with colleagues for providing evidence-based standards of care for all inpatients and outpatients.
To contribute to clinical audit and departmental research projects.
To maintain their professional development to maintain a personal development portfolio.
To work in accordance with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Behaviour.
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of Homertons business plans.
To participate fully in the management and service development of the Dermatology Department and liaise closely with the Clinical Lead, Service Manager and Divisional Operations Director.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- MRCP (or equivalent)
- Highest level of Child Protection training
- Diploma in Dermatology (PGDIP)
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent Higher degrees including MSc, PHD or MD (where the research thesis is not part of first medical degree)
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Experience in Adult and paediatric Dermatology.
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Interest in Dermatology
- Experience of working in an integrated primary and secondary healthcare team
Desirable
- Previous surgical experience
Clinical skills
Essential
- Competence to the level of general practitioner in the management of medical emergencies, in-patients and out-patients
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Able to prioritise clinical need Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
- Evidence of competences in the UK specialty dermatology curriculum
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.
- Leadership experience in integrating skin cancer services across primary and secondary care
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
- Experience in leadership
Management skills
Essential
- Awareness of the overall business environment in which the hospital operates
- Understanding of the importance of good clinical coding
Desirable
- Management of team or programme or project
Teaching & training
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
- PGCERT in Medical Education
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management
Communication skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- IT skills and computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within MDT
Research
Desirable
- Publication of peer reviewed papers
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of patients
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectively
- Professional attitude towards work, good record of attendance
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton University Hospital
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR