Consultant Dermatologist in Sheffield

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We are looking to appoint to a part time (0.8 PA) Consultant Dermatologist to the Dermatology department at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, with clinical activities in Sheffield Children’s Hospital. We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers. Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

This post will be based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and includes an on-call commitment. The working practices will be subject to the needs of the Dermatology department:

• Provide outpatient clinics for general dermatology and urgent suspected cancer.
• Provide skin surgery lists.
• Work at Sheffield Children’s Hospital to provide paediatric dermatology outpatient clinics and minor operations lists.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Have a continuing clinical responsibility for patients admitted under your care and for any managerial/administrative arrangements necessary for their continuing care.
• Contribute to the regular meetings of the dermatology department.
• Participate in the Trust’s annual appraisal process.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the national consultant contract. The allocation of time between the various duties of the post will be open to some adjustment in consultation with consultant colleagues and the employing Trust.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working.

Applications from those unable, for personal reasons, to work on a whole time basis or a job share basis will be considered. The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Continuous Professional Development:

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio.
• Experience in performing clinical audit.
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project.

Personal attributes:

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values.
• Must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.

Management and Administration:

• Understands the systems and structures of NHS Management.

Teaching and training:

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels.

Research:

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Clinical experience:

• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in Adult and Paediatric Dermatology.
• Possess broad clinical experience in the outpatient and inpatient Adult and Paediatric Dermatology.

Qualifications:

• Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• Postgraduate professional qualifications as appropriate to post. MRCP or Equivalent. MD or PhD or equivalent.

Please note that in order to comply with the UK Government’s rules on Skilled Worker sponsorship, any applicants who do not meet the eligibility requirements or concessions on salary thresholds under the Skilled Worker visa will not be eligible to receive sponsorship from the Trust.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.