Bank Consultant Dermatologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible sessions

Clinics around commitments

Professional support

Access to hospital facilities

Job summary

Optimised Care is recruiting a bank Consultant Dermatologist to see private patients in clinics arranged around existing NHS, private or professional commitments. The role covers consultations, diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-ups, with clinical records and correspondence to referrers.

Sessions are flexible and aligned with the consultant's availability. Ideal candidates have consultant-level dermatology experience, full GMC registration, and are comfortable working autonomously within a

Qualifications

• Appropriate specialist training.
• Consultant-level experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultant-led dermatology clinics and specialist patient assessments.
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of dermatological conditions.
• Develop personalised treatment and management plans.
• Discuss diagnoses, treatment options and risks with patients to support informed decisions.
• Review medical histories, symptoms and previous investigations.
• Arrange investigations, treatment and follow-up as needed.
• Keep accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records.
• Send clinical correspondence to referring clinicians.
• Work with the wider clinical and administrative team to provide a seamless patient journey.
• Maintain clinical governance, patient safety and professional standards.
• Work within recognised scope of practice and agreed practising privileges.
• Specialist or procedural interests, such as skin lesion assessment, minor dermatological procedures, biopsies and other specialist treatments.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous working

Job description

Optimised Care's consultant-led private healthcare service is recruiting a bank Consultant Dermatologist to see private patients in clinics booked around existing NHS, private or professional commitments. The work covers consultations, diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up, with clinical records and correspondence to referrers. Sessions are flexible and agreed to suit the consultant's availability, and the service is keen to hear from specialists with skin lesion, minor procedure or biopsy interests. Appointment is subject to GMC registration, practising privileges and credentialing.

What the job involves

• Conduct consultant-led dermatology clinics and specialist patient assessments
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of dermatological conditions
• Develop personalised treatment and management plans
• Discuss diagnoses, treatment options and risks with patients to support informed decisions
• Review medical histories, symptoms and previous investigations
• Arrange investigations, treatment and follow-up as needed
• Keep accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records
• Send clinical correspondence to referring clinicians
• Work with the wider clinical and administrative team to provide a seamless patient journey
• Maintain clinical governance, patient safety and professional standards
• Work within recognised scope of practice and agreed practising privileges

Qualifications

• Appropriate specialist training
• Consultant-level experience

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration and licence to practise

Experience

• Relevant experience within dermatology

Skills & knowledge

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Working autonomously while contributing to a multidisciplinary team

Checks & eligibility

• Appropriate professional indemnity cover

Other

• Commitment to excellent patient care and clinical governance

Nice to have

• Specialist or procedural interests, such as skin lesion assessment, minor dermatological procedures, biopsies and other specialist treatments

What’s offered

• Flexible bank consultant sessions
• Clinics arranged around existing commitments
• Competitive consultant remuneration
• Professional clinical and administrative support
• Access to appropriate hospital facilities and support services
• Opportunity to develop private practice and specialist interests
• Consultant-led private healthcare environment
• Opportunity to build a long-term relationship with a growing healthcare provider