Dermatologist - Consultant, Specialty Doctor or GPwER
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology Speciality Doctor or GPwER Dermatologist to join our Community Dermatology Service. Our service is available for all patients registered within Kent and Medway and we see over 15,000 patients per year from Whitstable, Canterbury, Folkestone and Thanet locations. The overarching aim of the service is to provide an innovative, high quality, consultant-led service to the residents of the geographical areas covered by Kent and Medway ICB. The service aims to deliver an accessible, efficient service, managing the majority of diagnostics, outpatient and surgical activity within primary care settings. You would be joining a growing team of NHS dermatologists working within the community. Our current team consists of: 5 x Specialist Nurses We can be flexible on the days worked and on the number of sessions offered, but this would ideally be a minimum of 4 sessions per month (i.e. a minimum of 1 morning/afternoon per week, or 2 full days per month). WMP pay is competitive at each staff grade. We would welcome any interest via email to: oliver.blandford@nhs.net Main duties of the job
Provide assessment, investigation and treatment for dermatology patients of all ages, excluding 2WW referrals, connective tissue disorders, leg ulcers and systemic illnesses. The service provides a full diagnostic service including phlebotomy, biopsy and swab taking, cryotherapy and reporting of results. Provide a high quality, accessible service with consultant oversight which delivers excellent outcomes meeting the needs of patients in line with NICE guidance and best practice. Refer to hospital only those cases which cannot be seen in the community, including acutely unwell patients and those with diagnostic uncertainty and those requiring treatment provided only in the hospital setting. About us
Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 24 equity partners and 1 salaried GP looking after over 43,500 patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care. We are a training practice and run various in house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology, Physical Therapies and Audiology together with further community contracts, a Day Surgery Suite and an Urgent Treatment Centre with digital x-ray. Job responsibilities
Kent and Medway ICB have commissioned a GP with Extended Role (formerly GPwSI) Community Dermatology Service supported by a consultant for the people registered with East Kent. This service is designed to provide a local, more accessible and cost effective service to patients in line with the 5 year forward view. Outpatient and surgical services are offered as part of the community dermatology service. The clinical aims of the service are to: Provide assessment, investigation and treatment of patients suffering with skin disease, including a full diagnostic service including phlebotomy, biopsy and swab taking and reporting of results. Provide a high quality, accessible, multi-disciplinary based service with consultant oversight which delivers excellent outcomes meeting the needs of patients in line with NICE guidance and best practice. Operate a one-stop-shop as far as possible, where patients are assessed and receive treatment in the same appointment by a GPwER or a joint appointment with a GPwER and a consultant. Be involved in the clinical triage for all referrals to the dermatology pathway. Manage cases appropriately and adhere to the local referral pathways. Refer to hospital only tier 4 cases which cannot be seen in the community, including acutely unwell patients, those with diagnostic uncertainty and those needing hospital supervised treatments such as biologic therapy, or services such as patch testing/light therapy. Provide clinical opinions and treatment plans for the referring clinicians; the aim is to diagnose and refer back to the GP with a detailed management plan, and follow up only as appropriate. Support patients around the management of skin disease. Provide information and support about self-care, prevention of skin disease and ongoing management of long term skin conditions. Develop integrated pathways and good communication across all tiers of care; bridging primary and secondary care services. Deliver care outside the acute setting and closer to home for patients with the aim of reducing all acute referrals. Maximise the clinical care delivered to patients with associated conditions (such as rheumatology and diabetes) through effective joint working with other key clinical specialties. Person Specification
Qualifications
Evidence of additional qualifications. Experience
Proven experience at providing high quality care Knowledge and experience of outpatient dermatology and management of acute dermatoses Ability to offer an expert opinion on the full range of dermatological problems Ability to take full independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance Experience of working independently within a primary care environment The ability to work as a team member Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a team Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance Flexible working attitude Good personal interactive communications skills: clarity of expression and purpose Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Dermatologist, Dermatology Speciality Doctor or GPwER Dermatologist to join our Community Dermatology Service. Our service is available for all patients registered within Kent and Medway and we see over 15,000 patients per year from Whitstable, Canterbury, Folkestone and Thanet locations. The overarching aim of the service is to provide an innovative, high quality, consultant-led service to the residents of the geographical areas covered by Kent and Medway ICB. The service aims to deliver an accessible, efficient service, managing the majority of diagnostics, outpatient and surgical activity within primary care settings. You would be joining a growing team of NHS dermatologists working within the community. Our current team consists of: 5 x Specialist Nurses We can be flexible on the days worked and on the number of sessions offered, but this would ideally be a minimum of 4 sessions per month (i.e. a minimum of 1 morning/afternoon per week, or 2 full days per month). WMP pay is competitive at each staff grade. We would welcome any interest via email to: oliver.blandford@nhs.net Main duties of the job
Provide assessment, investigation and treatment for dermatology patients of all ages, excluding 2WW referrals, connective tissue disorders, leg ulcers and systemic illnesses. The service provides a full diagnostic service including phlebotomy, biopsy and swab taking, cryotherapy and reporting of results. Provide a high quality, accessible service with consultant oversight which delivers excellent outcomes meeting the needs of patients in line with NICE guidance and best practice. Refer to hospital only those cases which cannot be seen in the community, including acutely unwell patients and those with diagnostic uncertainty and those requiring treatment provided only in the hospital setting. About us
Whitstable Medical Practice is a forward thinking single practice Primary Care Network (PCN) GP Practice based across 3 sites in Whitstable. There are 24 equity partners and 1 salaried GP looking after over 43,500 patients. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to Primary Care. We are a training practice and run various in house contracts including Cataract surgery, Ultrasound, Dermatology, Physical Therapies and Audiology together with further community contracts, a Day Surgery Suite and an Urgent Treatment Centre with digital x-ray. Job responsibilities
Kent and Medway ICB have commissioned a GP with Extended Role (formerly GPwSI) Community Dermatology Service supported by a consultant for the people registered with East Kent. This service is designed to provide a local, more accessible and cost effective service to patients in line with the 5 year forward view. Outpatient and surgical services are offered as part of the community dermatology service. The clinical aims of the service are to: Provide assessment, investigation and treatment of patients suffering with skin disease, including a full diagnostic service including phlebotomy, biopsy and swab taking and reporting of results. Provide a high quality, accessible, multi-disciplinary based service with consultant oversight which delivers excellent outcomes meeting the needs of patients in line with NICE guidance and best practice. Operate a one-stop-shop as far as possible, where patients are assessed and receive treatment in the same appointment by a GPwER or a joint appointment with a GPwER and a consultant. Be involved in the clinical triage for all referrals to the dermatology pathway. Manage cases appropriately and adhere to the local referral pathways. Refer to hospital only tier 4 cases which cannot be seen in the community, including acutely unwell patients, those with diagnostic uncertainty and those needing hospital supervised treatments such as biologic therapy, or services such as patch testing/light therapy. Provide clinical opinions and treatment plans for the referring clinicians; the aim is to diagnose and refer back to the GP with a detailed management plan, and follow up only as appropriate. Support patients around the management of skin disease. Provide information and support about self-care, prevention of skin disease and ongoing management of long term skin conditions. Develop integrated pathways and good communication across all tiers of care; bridging primary and secondary care services. Deliver care outside the acute setting and closer to home for patients with the aim of reducing all acute referrals. Maximise the clinical care delivered to patients with associated conditions (such as rheumatology and diabetes) through effective joint working with other key clinical specialties. Person Specification
Qualifications
Evidence of additional qualifications. Experience
Proven experience at providing high quality care Knowledge and experience of outpatient dermatology and management of acute dermatoses Ability to offer an expert opinion on the full range of dermatological problems Ability to take full independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients To have a broad understanding of all elements of, and a commitment to the principles of Clinical Governance Experience of working independently within a primary care environment The ability to work as a team member Acceptance of management and administrative duties by working within a team Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencies Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance Flexible working attitude Good personal interactive communications skills: clarity of expression and purpose Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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