Job summary
- Main area
- Dermatology
- Grade
- MN37
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (12 months from start date)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 360-A-11104-A
- Employer
- West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cross Site
- Town
- Cross Site
- Salary
- £52,291 - £67,610 plus £149 HCA per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Trust Resident Doctor ST3/4 (MN37), Dermatology
MN37
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic Trust Resident Doctor to join our Dermatology Team. This is a 12 month fixed term full time post but may be extended .This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to pursue a career in dermatology.
The successful candidate will join an established team of 21 Consultants. There is support from 1 Associate Specialist, 3 Specialty doctors and specialist dermatology nurses including 2 skin cancer specialist nurses and 2 paediatric specialist dermatology nurses.
The department also has 1 SPR, 2 clinical fellows and 1 VTS trainee. Services available include day case surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing and iontophoresis. Specialist Joint Leg Ulcer, Vulval and Male Genital Dermatoses clinics are held and we have an outreach Plastic Surgery service from the Royal Free Hospital.
The successful applicant will be offered educational supervision by a Consultant for SPR applications and CESR training if required. The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Dermatology services for the local population. You will be based at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead hospitals or St Albans City Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will undertake outpatient clinics including specialist clinics , a surgical session, management of inpatients and attendance and skin cancer MDT There will be no on-call requirements.
Applicants must have full GMC registration. MRCP (UK) and previous experience in dermatology is desirable.
The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop Dermatology services for the local population. You will be based at Watford General Hospital and Hemel Hempstead hospitals or St Albans City Hospital.
Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead Hospital and St. Alban's City Hospital are situated in a pleasant part of Hertfordshire and afford easy access to London (1/2 an hour by train) and to other parts of England via the M1 and M25 Motorways.
Working for our organisation
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Trust Resident Doctor appointed will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge. He/she will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients. He/she should have ability to work within our large team of consultants, junior doctor, nurses and administrative staff . He/she will be supervised by a consultant dermatologist.
Management of the Dermatology Department is under the direction of Kylie Beattie Dermatology Service Manager.
Person specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable criteria
- MRCP
Knowledge:
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate broad skills in management of all patients
- 18months specialist training in general medicine/general practice
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in dermatology and dermatological surgery
Experience:
Essential criteria
- An enthusiasm for medical audit
Desirable criteria
- An audit project completed
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You 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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kapila Batta
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01923217139
- Additional information
Management of the Dermatology Department is under the direction of Kylie Beattie Dermatology Service Manager.
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
- Telephone
- 07423032289
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