Speciality Doctor in Dermatology

Job overview

The Dermatology team is a forward thinking innovative one which has had national recognition for its innovative service redesign and pioneering Tele Dermatology service. We were involved with the first wave pilot for the Getting it right first time (GIRFT) project following which we were  commended on our good practice.

Dr De Silva has a specialist interest in Paediatric Dermatology and does Paediatric clinics at Luton. We have a diverse ethnic population with a higher than average rate of inherited disorders. In addition, the Trust has a tertiary level NICU so the paediatric Dermatology case mix is varied and challenging.  We are an allergy centre and Dr De Silva does a combined allergy clinic with the paediatricians which allows same session skin prick testing for children with severe eczema and food allergy and review by the dieticians when needed.

One stop rapid access clinics allows immediate diagnosis and same day treatment of urgent suspected cancer (USC). In addition, we have a web based Tele Dermatology consultant led triage service for lesions.  There is a weekly Dermatopathology review meeting and a combined clinic for complex cases takes place monthly on site.

A Local skin cancer MDT clinic takes place weekly. There are dedicated cancer follow up clinics and surveillance clinics for immunosuppressed patients with Skin cancer specialist nurse support. There is also a weekly SSMDT meeting.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a full part in the work of the Department and will be expected to maintain and help develop Dermatology services.

The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with their professional colleagues and will contribute to the governance arrangements of the department.  The post holder will be expected to provide Dermatology cover for inpatient referrals.

The post holder will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence.  He/she will have continuing responsibility for patients in his/her care and the proper functioning of the Department.

He/she will be expected to attend the Local and Supraspecialist Skin Cancer Multidisciplinary Team meetings as appropriate.

The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in line with the Departmental policy to expand its range of specialist services.

The post holder will be expected to work with the local managers, general practitioners and other medical and professional clinical colleagues in the efficient running of the service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Trust.
• To share the management of adult and paediatric patients with dermatology conditions referred to the Trust, with colleagues in the Dermatology Directorate.
• Supporting the Dermatology clinical nurse specialists.
• To actively participate in both Directorate and Trust matters relating to Clinical Governance and audit.
• To have responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).