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Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

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Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

11d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Leeds

AI generated summary

  • You need GMC registration, UK work rights, dermatology experience, teamwork skills, strong communication, risk assessment ability, commitment to development, and evidence of leadership.
  • You will assist consultants in outpatient care, manage inpatient referrals, assess and treat patients, and handle communication with relatives and medical teams under supervision.

Requirements

  • - GMC Registration or eligible for GMC Registration
  • - Full and unrestricted right to work in the UK
  • - Experience in dermatology or related specialty
  • - Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • - Communication skills suitable for the profession
  • - Ability to assess clinical risk and take appropriate actions
  • - Commitment to continuing professional development
  • - Evidence of management and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Support Consultants in the outpatient department, seeing new patients, patients on follow up and the delivery of minor operation procedures, all under consultant supervision. As the post holder develops, review of opportunities for independent working will be undertaken.
  • To see patients presenting acutely in Huddersfield and Calderdale with complications of disease or of treatment.
  • The post holder will be expected to take significant responsibility for supervision and management of inpatient referrals, under consultant supervision.
  • The appointee will be expected to be able to undertake all medical duties, assessing of ill patients, management of medical problems and liaison with relatives and other medical departments.
  • Your duties will include continuing clinical responsibility to the named consultants to whom you are responsible and the duties they will delegate to you shall be such as are consistent with your seniority and specialisation as a practitioner in this grade.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Specialty Doctor in Dermatology?

The main responsibilities include providing clinical care for inpatient and outpatient patients under consultant supervision, supporting consultants in outpatient departments, managing inpatient referrals, and attending weekly MDT meetings.

What types of patients will the Specialty Doctor be working with?

The Specialty Doctor will work with patients presenting with potential skin cancer, patients on follow-up treatments, and those with complications from diseases or treatments.

Is there an opportunity for independent practice in this role?

Yes, as the post holder develops, a review of opportunities for independent working will be undertaken.

What is the expected inpatient workload?

The Specialty Doctor is expected to take significant responsibility for the supervision and management of inpatient referrals under consultant supervision.

Will I receive training opportunities in this position?

Yes, there are potential opportunities for training placements in the tertiary treatment center in Leeds.

How does CHFT leverage technology in its healthcare delivery?

CHFT is at the forefront of the digital health revolution with a fully implemented Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system, aiming to provide safer and more efficient patient care and to become a paper-free organization.

What grading level is this Specialty Doctor position?

This position is within the specialty doctor grade and responsibilities will be consistent with that seniority and specialization.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

You can contact Jackie Norcliffe, HR Advisor, at Jacqueline.norcliffe@cht.nhs.uk or call 01484 355638. Additionally, Dr. Sunil Sonwalkar, the Clinical Director, can be reached at 07709318048 for informal discussions.

What is the patient attendance for the Dermatology service at CHFT?

The Dermatology service currently has over 5000 two-week wait outpatient attendances per annum for the diagnosis and treatment of potential skin cancer.

What are the future plans for health services at CHFT?

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, aiming to enhance services for the populations in Calderdale, Huddersfield, and West Yorkshire for generations to come.

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2001
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) offers a broad range of healthcare services, including acute, emergency, and elective care, across Calderdale and Huddersfield. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and ensures safety. Their purpose is to deliver excellent clinical services, enhance community well-being, and support continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare.