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.
This is a fixed term 1 year contract, initially covering dermatology entry level ST3 grade junior doctor. This is with a view to renewal of the contract subject to on-going review and commitment to completion of the Portfolio Pathway in Dermatology (previously referred to as CESR).
This is in response to the needs of the department in recent years and the increasing demand on our services. The Department of Dermatology at Homerton Healthcare provides a full range of general and specialist dermatology clinics, and the Trust wishes to further expand on the number of clinics available. The successful candidate will support the current delivery of the Dermatology service as well as the ongoing development of our department. The applicant must therefore have the appropriate procedural, clinical and leadership skills, as well as drive and ambition to join our growing team.
The post is offered on the basis of 10 programmed activities. There is no general medical on-call commitment associated, however the candidate will be required to contribute to weekday 9am-5pm on-call cover for the Dermatology service with support from the consultant body. This involves responding to inpatient referrals, advice and queries from ambulatory care and the emergency department.
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.
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 supervision from Consultant Dermatologists, 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, with support and supervision from the consultant body. Following development of clinical knowledge and skills, paediatric clinics can be incorporated into the job plan.
Participate in providing skin cancer services by providing skin cancer outpatient clinics and attending MDT meetings. Clinical commitments are reduced accordingly.
To contribute to on-call cover 9am-5pm for the Dermatology service with support from the consultant body. Timely response to inpatient referrals, advice and queries from ambulatory care and the emergency department.
Active participation in clinical governance, academic and development meetings within the department.
To participate fully in the organisation and provision of pre-clinical and clinical undergraduate teaching of medical students from Queen Marys School of Medicine and Dentistry (QMUL). To contribute to the teaching of foundation and core trainees.
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 his/her professional development to the level set by the Royal College of Physicians and 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
- GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Part of full MRCP
Desirable
- Intercalated BSc or equivalent
- Higher degrees including MSc, PHD or MD (where the research thesis is not part of first medical degree) Full MRCP
Relevant experience in speciality/sub speciality
Essential
- Interest in Dermatology
- Previous experience in Dermatology
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Previous surgical experience
- Previous skin cancer clinics
Clinical skills
Essential
- Competence to the level of core training/IMT2 in the management of medical emergencies, in-patients and out-patients
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Proficiency in a range of medical procedures (as defined by the internal medicine training programme) as an indication of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
- Able to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- Able to prioritise clinical need Able to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- Evidence of some competences in the UK specialty dermatology curriculum
Leadership and professionalism
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of the health service.
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
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective audit and clinical risk management
Research
Desirable
- Publication in peer reviewed journals
Communication skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work within MDT
- IT skills and computer literacy
Communication skills
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 .
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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 Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E96SR