Job description

Job responsibilities

The Dermatology Department spans across both hospital sites, in Ipswich we have a dedicated area of the hospital, with 8 clinic rooms, 2 minor operating theatres and consultant office space. There is an additional separate area for patch testing, phototherapy and PDT. The unit has its own dedicated administrative, medical and nursing staff. Following the allocation of £69m Capital Funds to ESNEFT, there are plans to relocate the unit to a more central and modern area of the hospital site as part of the Trusts Estates Strategy. In Colchester following the successful bid to deliver the service we are running services from the newly redesigned Primary Care Centre.

Our Dermatology team is part of the MSK and Specialist Surgery Division and is proud of its aspirant and encouraging atmosphere. The team has particularly excellent results in skin cancer outcomes, working alongside an acclaimed Oncology department.

Job responsibilities

The Dermatology Department spans across both hospital sites, in Ipswich we have a dedicated area of the hospital, with 8 clinic rooms, 2 minor operating theatres and consultant office space. There is an additional separate area for patch testing, phototherapy and PDT. The unit has its own dedicated administrative, medical and nursing staff. Following the allocation of £69m Capital Funds to ESNEFT, there are plans to relocate the unit to a more central and modern area of the hospital site as part of the Trusts Estates Strategy. In Colchester following the successful bid to deliver the service we are running services from the newly redesigned Primary Care Centre.

Our Dermatology team is part of the MSK and Specialist Surgery Division and is proud of its aspirant and encouraging atmosphere. The team has particularly excellent results in skin cancer outcomes, working alongside an acclaimed Oncology department.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• GMC registration
• 1-2 years of NHS experience
• MRCP or equivalent
• Broad knowledge and experience of medical and surgical dermatology including management of acute dermatoses
• Ability to take full an independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients

Desirable

• MD or PhD
• A particular interest and expertise in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
• Has the ability to travel between clinical sites during the course of duties

Essential

Essential

• GMC registration
• 1-2 years of NHS experience
• MRCP or equivalent
• Broad knowledge and experience of medical and surgical dermatology including management of acute dermatoses
• Ability to take full an independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients

Desirable

• MD or PhD
• A particular interest and expertise in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent
• Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates
• Has the ability to travel between clinical sites during the course of duties

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester & Ipswich Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)