Job overview

Applications are invited for enthusiastic and dynamic  Consultant Dermatologists to join our well-established and expanding department. This is a replacement post for a General Dermatologist and is ideally suited for someone with or wishing to develop a specialist interest eg patch testing, autoimmune disease, vulval dermatoses, complex surgery / Mohs micrographic surgery. It is anticipated that this post will be for 10 programmed activities per week. However, we would be happy to interview applicants wishing to work part-time or in a job share.

For further information about this post and to make arrangements to visit the department please contact Yvonne Sakala, SDU Lead [email protected]

Main duties of the job

• Provide effective and compassionate care for our Dermatology patients. Whilst there are not currently any inpatient beds, the successful applicant will work closely with medical colleagues to provide inpatient support and outpatient services.
• Develop their own area of specialist interest and provide sub-specialty expertise
• Develop and expand the current Dermatology service locally and regionally
• Work with the Clinical Director and General Manager to review current working practices and drive forward innovative changes to develop new models of care.
• Provide expert advice and support regarding complex cases to clinical colleagues in primary and secondary care.
• Get involved in clinical research, teaching and development
• clinical supervision  of Junior members of the team and nursing team
• vetting of referrals 

Working for our organisation

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve. 

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.