Job summary
Employer heading
Locum Consultant Dermatologist
Locum Consultant
Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to work within Dermatology based in the Treatment Centre at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The job plan will involve a mixture of programmed activities (PA’s) for a Locum Consultant Dermatologist (Pro rata for part time) including outpatient clinics and skin surgery. As a patient-centred, clinically led department we expect our clinical teams to participate in care-pathway development, research, audit and teaching.
We are looking for a dedicated, patient focused Locum Consultant Dermatologist who is committed to providing the highest standards of care for our patients. You will work closely with all members of the medical team including contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce and being an active member of the local and regional Dermatology MDT.
If you are enthusiastic, able to work in a very demanding, yet rewarding environment within a friendly, supportive team, then we are what you are looking for.
The Dermatology service undertakes consultant led outpatient and diagnostic services, treatments and surgical intervention. There is a dedicated adult outpatient unit. Specialist nurses provide nurse-led chronic disease management, skin cancer, light therapy, photodynamic therapy, biopsy, triamcinolone and holistic needs clinics.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan:
Clinical
- Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency service.
- Clinic and theatre numbers would be in keeping with the British Association of Dermatologist’s guidelines.
- Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
- Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
The successful consultant will be expected to comply with all relevant policies relating to administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales.
There are three skin surgery operating theatres, a recovery suite and an adjacent histopathology lab to support Mohs surgery. The more major and extensive dermatological surgery and laser treatments are carried out in this area.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
Working for our organisation
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
- CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
- MRCP or equivalent
- Extensive experience and training in dermatology
- Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
Desirable criteria
- MSc, MD or PhD
- Expertise in a dermatology subspecialty especially skin cancer
- Higher Professional degree
Clinical Skills/Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
Desirable criteria
- Specific training in communication skills
- Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Management Skills and Administrative Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
- Able to delegate appropriately
- Able to work in a team
- Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professional
- Demonstrate a good manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears
- Awareness of clinical governance processes
Desirable criteria
- Experience of change management
- Evidence of willingness to participate in leadership/management
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
- Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
- Able to teach and support junior staff and undergraduates effectively
Desirable criteria
- Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Anand Patel
- Job title
- Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0115 9249924
- Additional information
Dr Anand Patel
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