We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Associate Specialist in Dermatology to join our team in Jerseys General Hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity to live and work in a beautiful island setting, delivering high-quality dermatological care to the local community.

If you would like to discuss the post informally, please contact:Dr Anna Kukula, Consultant Dermatologist & Dermatology Lead,

A.kukula@health.gov.je

Main duties of the job

The focus of this post is to provide specialist outpatient services in general dermatology and the management of all age groups primarily in the area of medical dermatology, paediatric dermatology and skin surgery. Dermatology referrals are received from GPs, other consultants within the hospital or specialist nurses.

The position is based in the purpose-built Dermatology Unit at Jersey General Hospital with in-house facilities including, cryotherapy, PUVA, TLo1 therapy, iontophoresis, photodynamic therapy and topical treatments, patch test service and a dedicated minor ops theatre.

The work of the Department is largely out-patient based however, there are occasional admissions to the general medical wards. This is a very busy Department covering a population of just over 100,000. The post holder will be expected to work with other departments including, pathology, paediatrics, head and neck, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and rheumatology.

There is provision for secretarial support as well as office accommodation with appropriate computer/IT facilities.

About us

Jersey is separate from the NHS. For further information about the services we provide, please click on the following link.

We believe that working in Jersey can be both professionally and personally rewarding. We pride ourselves in delivering high quality care that is patient-centred, safe and effective. Our aim is to deliver excellent clinical services and to make sure that our patients experience is of the highest quality. This is your opportunity to make a difference to the patients you are treating on the Island of Jersey.

Subject to satisfactory performance, incremental progression is automatic for between points 1 to 8 on the pay scale. Formal applications are required for points 9 - 10

We have a rotation of Junior doctors from Health Education Wessex.

Jersey is a wonderful place to live and work, offering low crime rates, excellent education, good sports and leisure facilities, unique wildlife and breath-taking scenery.

We welcome all applications irrespective of disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion and encourage all prospective applicants to research Jersey to see what it can offer you and your family as well as what our hospital can offer you and your career.

If you believe you fulfil our criteria and will be an asset to our organisation, we look forward to receiving your application.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Work in close partnership and liaison with Primary Care and other specialist services

Support the prevention agenda for skin cancers on the Island of Jersey

Undertake outpatient clinics primarily for medical dermatology, general dermatology and paediatric dermatology as well as skin cancers

Carryout minor operations within the Dermatology Minor Operations Theatre - skin biopsies, punch and shave biopsies, primary excisions.

Provide clinical advice & support to primary care colleagues and other doctors within Health & Community Services medical model

Deliver personalised, evidence informed medical care plans to all patients that is appropriately documented and regularly evaluated

Provide advice and timely medical reviews and interventions as part of the interdisciplinary model of care

Leadership & Management

Take part in management and audit activities to support the Surgical Care Group Leadership team & Public Health in planning for services and ensuring the service meets key performance indications including excellent patient care.

The post holder will be expected to represent the service at Hospital meetings, as agreed with colleagues.

The postholder will participate and lead in service improvement activities and innovation in order to maximise productivity, enhance the patient experience and reduce waiting times.

The post holder will be expected to be fully involved in a Risk Management program and support the Governance agenda. In collaboration with the Quality and Safety Team the postholder will be required to complete Significant Incident Report (SIs) as requested.

Teaching and Research

The department is not currently recognised for junior doctor training and as such no formal teaching is attached to this role, however the post holder will provide training and clinical supervision to clinical nurse specialists. Although no junior doctors are attached to the department there is an opportunity to deliver training sessions for the junior doctors on island from Wessex deanery and medical students from Southampton.

Opportunities for participating in research are supported when appropriate. The Health & Community Services has a policy for professional leave and is supportive of external duties for the good of the wider profession.

Oncall Rota

There is no on-call commitment for this position however leave and roster arrangements should ensure that a member of the Dermatology team is always present.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• Higher Specialty qualification: MRCP or equivalent European
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a Licence
• to practise (for overseas candidates it is mandatory that a licence is obtained prior to appointment).

Desirable

• Higher Degree MSc, MD or PhD or equivalent
• Leadership skills in managing change in dermatology services

Experience
Essential

• General experience in dermatology services
• Evidence of thorough and broad training in all aspects of General
• Dermatology.
• Competence in the management of acute and chronic skin disorders.
• Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision.
• Specialty experience in medical dermatology
• Specialty expertise in paediatric dermatology
• Experience in basic dermatological surgery

Desirable

• Previous Management Responsibility / Leadership Experience
• Willingness to develop a specialist interest
• Confocal Microscopy Imaging

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