Consultant Dermatologist

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking two experienced Consultant Dermatologists, one specializing in skin cancer and the other in medical dermatology. Successful candidates will deliver high-quality patient care and contribute to both general and acute dermatology services. This role offers an opportunity to develop specialist services and engage in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC.
• On GMC Dermatology Specialist Register by appointment date.
• Experience in General Medicine.
• Comprehensive training in acute dermatology diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general dermatology and urgent skin cancer clinics.
• Lead development of a specialist service in skin cancer.
• Supervise and train dermatology resident doctors.

Skills

Clinical Governance Commitment

Expert Opinion in Dermatology

Teaching Experience

Quality Improvement Project Experience

Education

Medical Degree

Higher Degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)

Job description

University College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is seeking to appoint two Substantive Consultant Dermatologists. One post with a specialist interest in skin cancer and the other with an interest in medical dermatology.

The successful candidates will play a key role in the delivery and development of high-quality specialist services, while also contributing to the provision of general and acute dermatology.

Main duties of the job

Both posts are based in at UCLH and will be joining an established dermatology department.

The post holders will be expected to deliver general dermatology and urgent suspected skin cancer clinics as well as acute dermatology reviews.

There will be opportunities to lead and develop a specialist service in skin cancer (post 1) and medical dermatology (post 2)

These posts would suit candidates who are forward-thinking and motivated to deliver high-quality patient care with a collaborative and supportive approach

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas.

Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential:

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• On GMC Dermatology Specialist Register by date of appointment

Desirable:

• Higher degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in General Medicine
• Comprehensive specialist clinical training in general & acute dermatology diagnostics and treatments
• Comprehensive training in urgent suspected skin cancer services
• Comprehensive training in Medical Dermatology conditions
• Experience in managing severe eczema (Post 2)

Desirable:

• Experience in Urgent Suspected Skin Cancer Teledermatology (Post 1)
• Experience of being core MDT member (Post 1)
• Medical Dermatology fellowship (Post 2)

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Evidence of commitment to clinical Governance
• Ability to offer an expert opinion in a specialist area commensurate with the needs of the service
• Evidence of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching
• Experience of a quality improvement project relating to improving a service

Audit Management & IT

Essential:

• Experience in Leadership roles
• Experience of audit with service improvement outcomes
• Understanding of the clinical Governance framework of the NHS and its application

Personal and People Development

Essential:

• Experience of supervising and training dermatology resident doctors
• Actively contributes to the effective running, governance and continuous improvement of the department to support shared objectives and deliver excellent care.

Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential:

• Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.