Job Title: Associate Specialist in Dermatology
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: No
Salary Range: £86,859.00 to £122,531.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post: No
Advert Closing Date:02/03/2025
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Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Associate Specialist in Dermatology to join our team in Jersey’s General Hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity to live and work in a beautiful island setting, delivering high-quality dermatological care to the local community. If you would like to discuss the post informally, please contact Dr Vanessa Pinder, Consultant Dermatologist v.pinder@health.gov.je
Job Purpose
The focus of this post is to provide specialist outpatient services in general dermatology and the management of all age groups primarily in the area of medical dermatology, paediatric dermatology and skin surgery. Dermatology referrals are received from GP’s, other consultants within the hospital or specialist nurses. The position is based in the purpose-built Dermatology Unit at Jersey General Hospital with in-house facilities including, cryotherapy, PUVA, TLo1 therapy, iontophoresis, photodynamic therapy and topical treatments, patch test service and a dedicated minor ops theatre.
The work of the Department is largely out-patient based; however, there are occasional admissions to the general medical wards. This is a very busy Department covering a population of just over 100,000. The post holder will be expected to work with other departments including, pathology, paediatrics, head and neck, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and rheumatology. There is provision for secretarial support as well as office accommodation with appropriate computer/IT facilities.
Clinical Duties
Work in close partnership and liaison with Primary Care and other specialist services
Support the prevention agenda for skin cancers on the Island of Jersey
Undertake outpatient clinics primarily for medical dermatology, general dermatology and paediatric dermatology as well as skin cancers
Carryout minor operations within the Dermatology Minor Operations Theatre (skin biopsies, punch and shave biopsies, primary excisions)
Provide clinical advice & support to primary care colleagues and other doctors within Health & Community Services medical model
Deliver personalised, evidence informed medical care plans to all patients that is appropriately documented and regularly evaluated
Provide advice and timely medical reviews and interventions as part of the interdisciplinary model of care
Clinical Duties cont:
Support the medical model by providing inpatient dermatology reviews/ ward visits
Participate in skin cancer MDT meetings
Maintain good quality up to date medical records including timely discharge letters and summaries
Ensure appropriate documentation and coding is used to provide consistent audit and monitoring of the service
Adhere to local prescribing guidelines especially in supporting good governance and monitoring around the use of biologics
The post holder is expected to provide cross cover for colleagues during absences
The post holder should be adaptable, flexible and innovative in order to meet the ongoing challenges within the service. The responsibilities of the role may change from time to time.
Participate in department management meetings & clinical governance meetings
Comply with infection prevention & control requirements including the COVID-19 guidance and policies
Leadership and Management
The post holder will be expected to represent the service at Hospital meetings, as agreed with colleagues.
Take part in management and audit activities to support the Surgical Care Group Leadership team & Public Health in planning for services and ensuring the service meets key performance indications including excellent patient care.
Leadership and Management cont:
The postholder will participate and lead in service improvement activities and innovation in order to maximise productivity, enhance the patient experience and reduce waiting times.
The postholder will be expected to be fully involved in a ‘Risk Management” program and support the Governance agenda. In collaboration with the Quality and Safety Team the postholder will be required to complete Significant Incident Report (SI’s) as requested.
Teaching and Research
The department is not currently recognised for junior doctor training and as such no formal teaching is attached to this role, however the post holder will provide training and clinical supervision to clinical nurse specialists. Although no junior doctors are attached to the department there is an opportunity to deliver training sessions for the junior doctors on island from Wessex deanery and medical students from Southampton.
Opportunities for participating in research are supported when appropriate. The Health & Community Services has a policy for professional leave and is supportive of external duties for the good of the wider profession.
There is no on-call commitment for this position however leave and roster arrangements should ensure that a member of the Dermatology team is always present.
The Specialty
The Dermatology Department is self-contained and is a part of The Surgical Care Group. It is equipped to a high standard.
The Dermatology Department provides the following services:
Cryotherapy, PUVA, TLo1 therapy, iontophoresis, photodynamic therapy, patch test service and skin surgery.
Outpatient and Minor Operation clinics are currently held daily within the department as well as nurse led treatments and the department is open from 08.15hrs to 18.00hrs Monday to Thursday and Friday mornings. Twice a week, these clinics extend to 19.00hrs for phototherapy and there are currently no clinics held on weekends.
The Specialty cont:
MDT Skin Cancer meetings are undertaken weekly, led by Skin Cancer MDT Lead and attended by the Dermatology Nurse Specialist, Pathologist and relevant other specialty consultants. The department liaises closely with Southampton General Hospital in regard to advice and onward referral for treatment of skin cancers as well as the local oncology department.
Dermatology inpatient beds when required are within the Medical Services Care Group. Patients requiring MOHS micrographic surgery are referred to Portsmouth Hospital for assessment and treatment. The Department works closely with the Pathology and with the Paediatric Department, ENT Department, Maxillofacial Service and Rheumatology, as required.
Person specification
Essential Experience
General experience in dermatology services
Evidence of thorough and broad training in all aspects of General Dermatology.
Competence in the management of acute and chronic skin disorders.
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Specialty experience in medical dermatology
Specialty expertise in paediatric dermatology
Experience in basic dermatological surgery
Desirable Experience
Previous Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience
Leadership skills in managing change in dermatology services
Willingness to develop a specialist interest
Confocal Microscopy Imaging
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
Primary Medical Degree
Higher Specialty qualification: MRCP or equivalent European
Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence to practise (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment).
Desirable Qualifications
Higher Degree MSc, MD or PhD or equivalent
Leadership and Management Skills
Essential
Ability to work flexibly with colleagues to develop & provide dermatology services
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, management and other agencies.
Highly motivated and able to work within a team
Desirable
Ability to work effectively with a Multi-Disciplinary Team, motivating and influencing others through their enthusiasm.
General skills / attributes
Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
Hepatitis Vaccination
Job Plan
All associate specialists have a 10 PA contract for public work.
Specific duties and timetabling will be subject to an annual Job-plan review.
Below is a sample timetable for this role, it must be emphasised however that this timetable may be subject to change to meet the needs of the department and will be finalised with the successful appointee.
The post attracts 1.5 SPA, additional SPA may be available dependant on the need for additional activity.
The final job plan will be agreed with the Clinical lead, Chief of Service, and ratified by the Group Medical Director. The post holder’s job plan will be reviewed annually.
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