Specialist Grade Dermatology UHND in Durham inDurham PUBLISHED MON 7 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job Summary
We are a department that welcomes Doctors that wish to be part of an expanding workforce and can offer a skill mix to suit both current practices as well as develop new services. Provide dermatology care to patients in an acute setting.
To work as part of an integrated team working with other Dermatologists and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care delivering care to dermatology patients within the service. This post is aimed at dermatologists who have an interst in paediatrics as its an element of our service where we are looking for a proactive skilled dermatologist to assess and treat Paediatrics. The base is UHND however we run our service across multiple sites so travel will be expected for this role.
Main duties of the job
To carry out clinics in dermatology to diagnose and treat a variety of skin conditions in children in secondary care setting
To advice and liase with primary care in patients management to contribute to the on call rota as well as flexability to travel as we operate on a multi site service. Have good verbal, written and electronic communication skills
Ability to safely and confidently prioritise patients presenting problems
Ability to identify and assess complex problems
Good organisational skills
Knowledge of local services
Experience of telephone consultations
Positive approach to change
Flexible to service needs
Willing to undertake statutory and mandatory training.
To play an active role in patient safety and governance issues.
About Us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success
Date posted
27 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialist
Salary
£96,990 to £107,155 a year MC70 Payscale per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2425-1514
Job locations
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the day to day assessment and treatment of patients accessing the service within the University Hospital of North Durham, as well as other sites where required.
Participate in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.
To work as part of an integrated team working with other Dermatologists and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care delivering care to dermatology patients within the service.
This post is aimed at dermatologists who have an interst in paediatrics as its an element of our service where we are looking for a proactive skilled dermatologist to assess and treat Paediatrics.
The base is UHND however we run our service across muliple sites so travel will be ecpected for this role.
Participate in clinical audit projects within the Department.
Perform administrative duties in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the day to day assessment and treatment of patients accessing the service within the University Hospital of North Durham, as well as other sites where required.
Participate in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.
To work as part of an integrated team working with other Dermatologists and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care delivering care to dermatology patients within the service.
This post is aimed at dermatologists who have an interst in paediatrics as its an element of our service where we are looking for a proactive skilled dermatologist to assess and treat Paediatrics.
The base is UHND however we run our service across muliple sites so travel will be ecpected for this role.
Participate in clinical audit projects within the Department.
Perform administrative duties in a timely fashion.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration Essential
We are a department that welcomes Doctors that wish to be part of an expanding workforce and can offer a skill mix to suit both current practices as well as develop new services. Provide dermatology care to patients in an acute setting.
To work as part of an integrated team working with other Dermatologists and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care delivering care to dermatology patients within the service. This post is aimed at dermatologists who have an interst in paediatrics as its an element of our service where we are looking for a proactive skilled dermatologist to assess and treat Paediatrics. The base is UHND however we run our service across multiple sites so travel will be expected for this role.
Main duties of the job
To carry out clinics in dermatology to diagnose and treat a variety of skin conditions in children in secondary care setting
To advice and liase with primary care in patients management to contribute to the on call rota as well as flexability to travel as we operate on a multi site service. Have good verbal, written and electronic communication skills
Ability to safely and confidently prioritise patients presenting problems
Ability to identify and assess complex problems
Good organisational skills
Knowledge of local services
Experience of telephone consultations
Positive approach to change
Flexible to service needs
Willing to undertake statutory and mandatory training.
To play an active role in patient safety and governance issues.
About Us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success
Date posted
27 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialist
Salary
£96,990 to £107,155 a year MC70 Payscale per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2425-1514
Job locations
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the day to day assessment and treatment of patients accessing the service within the University Hospital of North Durham, as well as other sites where required.
Participate in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.
To work as part of an integrated team working with other Dermatologists and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care delivering care to dermatology patients within the service.
This post is aimed at dermatologists who have an interst in paediatrics as its an element of our service where we are looking for a proactive skilled dermatologist to assess and treat Paediatrics.
The base is UHND however we run our service across muliple sites so travel will be ecpected for this role.
Participate in clinical audit projects within the Department.
Perform administrative duties in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Be responsible for the day to day assessment and treatment of patients accessing the service within the University Hospital of North Durham, as well as other sites where required.
Participate in outpatient clinics with the assessment of both new and review patients.
To work as part of an integrated team working with other Dermatologists and specialist nurses and clinicians in secondary care delivering care to dermatology patients within the service.
This post is aimed at dermatologists who have an interst in paediatrics as its an element of our service where we are looking for a proactive skilled dermatologist to assess and treat Paediatrics.
The base is UHND however we run our service across muliple sites so travel will be ecpected for this role.
Participate in clinical audit projects within the Department.
Perform administrative duties in a timely fashion.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration Essential
- Registered with, or eligible for Full/Ltd Registration with GMC
- Ability to diagnose and manage skin conditions and lesions
- Good,oral,written and IT skills
- Good organisational skills
- Management Skills
- Able to manage own time to suit the workload
- Able communicate effectively at all levels
- Paediatric Experience
- Hold appropriate medical qualification to practice medicine in the UK
- Fully registered with the GMC and hold current licence to practice
- Registered on regional performance list with no restrictions
- Willingness and ability to participate equally in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to liaise well with colleagues in other specialties.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good discipline and motivation.
- Able to make all travel requirements of the po
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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