Job overview

University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

YOUR MAIN DUTIES

The Dermatology department at University Hospital Southampton is a busy self-contained outpatient department in a large university teaching hospital. You will join an existing team of 19 consultants. Southampton is one of three recognised specialist centres for treating skin cancer within the Central South Coast Cancer Network and within that it is the recognised melanoma centre with access to major melanoma trials. 

Skin cancer forms a large amount of our workload. MOHS micrographic surgery is performed at UHS and the department has a number of other specialist services.  We have very well-established links with the academic department at University of Southampton and excellent facilities for research are in place. 

Working for our organisation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. 

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. 

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

This post in Dermatology will be based at Royal South Hants Hospital, with some sessions possibly based in Southampton General Hospital and/or peripheral hospitals or other sites of health care provision. The focus of this post is to provide comprehensive specialist outpatient services in dermatology and in addition could include services for a subspecialty in medical or surgical dermatology.

The appointee will be expected to attend the department's meetings including departmental and consultant meeting, Clinical Governance meeting and Skin MDT. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative candidate who will further support our well-established team and facilitate the development of new specialist services.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). 

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. 

Interviews will be held on Friday, 07 June 2024

Job Reference: MT1183 - This vacancy closes on or before:  30^th May 2024

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

Essential criteria

• Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
• Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST or equivalent
• MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in the specialty, with skills required for the on-call rota
• Experience in the management of skin cancer and cutaneous surgery
• Good all-round experience in General Dermatology
• Evidence of Audit/Research
• Supervision of post graduate trainees and ability to teach clinical skills
• Personal time management skills
• Evidence of Clinical Governance
• Ability to organise in patient and out-patient waiting lists
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
• Ability to contribute to change management
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical problems
• Ability to critically review research

Desirable criteria

• Interest in the field of skin cancer and dermatological surgery or other specific interest in a medical subspecialty of dermatology
• Familiarity within issues of service organisation and development
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates/postgraduates, along with supervision
• Publications in peer review journals

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centred service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
• Good interpersonal skills
• Enquiring, critical approach to work
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
• Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop a comprehensive service
• Able to make own arrangements for travel between working sites

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large numbers of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected for interview.

Applicants from University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust whose posts are considered to be ‘At Risk’ will be given prior consideration for this post

Our Trust runs the return to practice course each year for nurses who have been out of the profession and wish to return. To find out more please visit our website:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/WorkingHere/Typesofjob/Nurses/Returntonursing.aspx

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Getting to Work

Application can be made for parking on site at UHS or through one of the park and ride schemes. This will be based on specific criteria to determine eligibility for site parking as this can be very limited.  UHS encourages staff to utilise other green methods of getting to work such as cycling or walking where possible. UHS is well connected through bus services to the city centre and other areas.

Please note that we will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

Our staff are positive about working at UHS and rate us above average compared to other NHS Trusts in the Staff Attitude Survey. We are rated strongly on a number of areas including teamwork, communication and engagement.

Equality remains at the centre of all Trust policy making, service delivery and employment practice with all employees being given equality of opportunity to develop, apply for promotion and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.

The Trust actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. The Trust also closely monitors recruitment activity, training and development and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As a service provider the Trust ensures equality of access and delivery of our services through the provision of interpreter services, facilities for the disabled and sensitivity for patients ethnic and religious differences and needs.

Relocating to Southampton

If you are thinking of moving to the Hampshire area, please find below a link to our website which offers guidance on finding accommodation:

http://www.uhs.nhs.uk/relocating-to-southampton

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