Job summary
An exciting appointment opportunity has arisen within the Dermatology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, specifically at the Solihull and Good Hope Hospital sites. We are seeking to appoint an excellent dermatologist to support provision of medical dermatology and skin cancer services on a less than full time basis (10 PAs).

The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential. A strong commitment from the appointee to the Department and involvement with governance and audit is expected.

Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998.

The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening.

Main duties of the job
For further information in relation to this post, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job responsibilities
Leadership & Governance

• Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved
• Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking and innovative practice.
• Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust.
• Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust.
• Play an active role in implementing the Trust's Clinical Governance program.
• Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit.
• Demonstrate excellence in patient care.
• Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave at short notice in exceptional circumstances.
• Take an active role in development of services through leadership and other roles.

Planning and organising

• Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these.
• Effectively plan, communicate and execute change.

Analysis and data management

• Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards.
• Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame.

Equality and Diversity

• Ensure the implementation of equality and diversity policy in relation to management and development of staff in the division.
• Actively promote the equality and diversity policies of the Trust.

Continuing Medical Education

• Attend departmental meetings.
• Take responsibility for personal and professional development and ensure that CPD/CME standards are achieved and specialist accreditation retained through revalidation.
• Actively participate in training of junior colleagues and medical students

These duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive. Duties may be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. Duties will be reflected in a job plan, which will be subject to review with the Service Leads and the Medical Director.

Post holders will be provided with the necessary IT equipment and access to training to be able to meet these objectives. Office space and secretarial support will be provided, although both may be shared.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Eligibility to be entered on the Specialist Register inDermatology or be within 6 months of a CCT or CESR in Dermatology
• MRCP or Equivalent
• Full GMC registration

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).

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