Locum consultant in paediatric dermatology

Employer
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£99,532 - £131,964 pro rata, per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/05/2024 23:59
Locum consultant in paediatric dermatologyNHS Medical & Dental: Locum ConsultantJob overview To commence as soon as possible. 18 Months contract.
Applications are invited to join our paediatric Dermatology unit. This has been running for almost 30 years, and is the largest and longest established in the UK, training multiple consultants in the UK and internationally. We currently have one vacancy for a Locum Consultant.
This post will be a key part of the Dermatology service and it is intended to cover the New NHS ichthyosis service and the growth in gene and topical therapies.
This role will provide ward cover of the ambulatory ward, . Education – teaching programme once a month – journal club,. Ulcerated IH clinic and reduce the laser patients waiting list.
This role is pivotal as it supports EB, our laser service and general dermatology. It enables us to continue the laser service. The role supports our strategy to continue to grow the EB and laser service at GOSH and enable us to meet our national obligations as one of the largest services in the country. There will be loss 120-day cases per year if we do not fill this post. Main duties of the job Successful candidates will have experience with children or adolescents with complex presentations in paediatric dermatology, particularly EB and lasers. Clinical work will be divided between outpatient clinic, reviewing inpatients on the ward and referral triage. Additional clinical roles include attendance at the several multidisciplinary meetings and recruitment into clinical trials for EB. They will be involved in the development of the new ichthyosis service.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to junior staff and be a source of clinical expertise to the multi- disciplinary team. The post offers opportunities to take a key role in a number of exciting service development and research initiatives. Working for our organisationGOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.Detailed job description and main responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachments. Person specificationGOSH Culture and ValuesAlways welcomingAlways helpfulAlways one teamKnowledge and Understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.GMC registration with a licence to practiceCCT/CCST in paeds (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for CESR)Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalentFormal teaching qualificationExperience/KnowledgeAt least 5 years experience in paediatric dermatologyExtensive experience in managing patietns with EB and ichthyosisExperience of lasersExperience of teaching students and multi-disciplinary teamExperience of leading in Clinical Audit processesPublished research in peer reviewed journals in relevant areaAwareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projectsExperience of recruiting patients to clinical research trialsExperience of working in shared care clinics and clinical networksExperience of clinical leadership or managementSkills/AbilitiesHigh level written and oral communication skillsAbility to organise and prioritise own workloadAbility to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environmentUnderstanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational contextExcellent interpersonal and negotiating skillsAbility to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.Please be advised that:The recruitment process for all admin and clerical roles at Bands 2-4 will be a two stage recruitment process whereby shortlisted candidates will undertake an online literacy, numeracy, ICT and typing test. Only those candidates who pass the competency test will proceed to a formal interview.The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification criteria for this post will be shortlisted. Please note that where high volumes of applicants have been received, additional criteria may on occasion be used to determine the final shortlist.We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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