Job overview

Have you considered developing your career in Dermatology in a place where your initiatives and skills are valued?

At North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, we will offer you every opportunity to succeed.

If you are a Dermatology Physician ready to expand your knowledge and skills, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

To be suitable for the role you must have 4 years postgraduate experience, with at least 2 years’ experience in Dermatology, including General Adult and Paediatric Dermatology and possess appropriate skills for Minor Surgery. A diploma in Dermatology is desirable.

We work closely with the Trust’s Plastic Surgery Team, linking in to MDT with Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge.

We value innovation and research. And we will support all request for professional development. If you wish to train via CESR pathway, we will support your further education and training.

We believe that anything is possible. Flexibility is the key to a happy team who is able provide better patient care. All our roles are offered full-time and/or part-time with cross-site services.

Main duties of the job

The sessional commitments are 10 PAs . Any changes in the job plan will be negotiated with the Clinical Lead for the benefit of Clinical Service Delivery and the Clinical Business Unit as a whole.

As part of a friendly and supportive team, you will be joining 5 Consultants, 2 Speciality Doctors, 2 Dermatology Nurse Specialists, 2 Skin Cancer Nurse Specialists and 2 GpwERs supported by a dedicated team of Medical Secretaries and Administration staff. Together, we deliver a comprehensive Dermatology service, including inpatient and outpatient care, referrals and treatment. 

You will cover for urgent inpatient referrals and GP queries in working hours, however, there is no formal out of hours cover required on a regular basis.

Clinics are delivered in an allocated outpatient area incorporating UVB, patch testing and surgical facilities supported by a team of General Outpatient Nursing Staff. In-patients are admitted under a shared care arrangement with the medical teams.

You will provide support, training and governance to nurses and any junior medical staff in the team. Support for local GPwER, GPs in training and students from regional hospitals is also anticipated.

Active participation in clinical audit, continuing professional development and research is a must and will be expected to contribute to the Trust and CBU Clinical Governance processes including the dedicated monthly half days.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.  Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.