Job summaryThis is an exciting time to join the team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK, as we redesign and transform dermatology services across the area. Our service provides General and Specialist Dermatology for adults and children including skin cancer, patch testing for allergies, joint MDT clinics for Rheumatology, Oncology, Plastics and Genital Dermatology and Histopathology.
We are developing pathways with the local community dermatology service, expanding our Teledermatology provision and also aim to expand our advice and guidance and e-referral system. Our long term ambition is to develop a dermatology hub for specialist provisions including the development of a Mohs surgical unit.
Main duties of the jobThe consultant dermatologist will work with the dermatology team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for patients. The dermatology service at UHCW is delivered across 3 sites , primarily at University Hospital (Coventry) but also at George Eliot Hospital (Nuneaton) and Hospital of St Cross (Rugby).
This post will support the general dermatological service with clinical sessions based at George Eliot Hospital and Rugby St Cross, with occasional sessions at University Hospital as and when required.This post will join a team of seven other Consultants in the Dermatology Unit providing in-patient and out-patient services.
About usUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
Job responsibilitiesThis post will join a team of seven other Consultants in the Dermatology Unit providing in-patient and out-patient services.
They will take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care, providing a consultation service and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
All consultants are required to demonstrate active participation inClinical Professional Development.
As a University Teaching Hospital, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching.
Participate in the development of the Dermatology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of Dermatological conditions.
Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Person SpecificationEducation & QualificationsEssentialDesirableExperience / KnowledgeEssential- Thorough and detailed knowledge of medical audit, medical education, current clinical and medical best practice. ? Understanding of the Clinical Governance process ? Competent in basic information technology ? Clinical and sub-specialty experience/qualifications
Management & AdministrativeEssential- Ability to lead, communicate, liaise and negotiate with others. ? Ability to advise on efficient and smooth running of specialist service. ? Ability to motivate, innovate and support staff of all disciplines. ? Ability to manage and lead clinical team. ? Ability to supervise, appraise, coach and mentor trainee and other doctors. ? Awareness of health service reforms and issues across all healthcare economy
Teaching & TrainingEssential- Commitment to continuing medical education. ? Ability to organise and participate in and evidence of teaching and training undergraduate and postgraduate students. ? Experience in demonstrating clinical procedures and techniques to other health care professionals.
Research, Audit & Clinical GovernanceEssential- To be able to undertake complete audit cycle. ? Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit. ? Participated in completed clinical research projects. ? Knowledge of clinical governance issues ? Interest and awareness of research ? methodology
Communication skills & abilitiesEssential- Caring attitude to patients ? Enquiring, critical approach to work ? Excellent inter-personal qualities ? Credible and persuasive presence both amongst clinical and management colleagues ? Ability to communicate effectively (written, public speaking and presentational) at all levels. ? Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to Trust Values and BehavioursEssential- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's behaviour framework - attached).
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). 
