Consultant Dermatologist

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Consultant Dermatologist post. The team is forward-looking and expanding, with a plan to address rising local demand across Torbay.

The role is full-time (10 PA per week) and requires full GMC registration and eligibility for CCT Dermatology within 6 months. The successful applicant will join a committed department including several Consultants and Specialist Doctors, with opportunities to contribute to clinic expansion and

Qualifications

• NHS experience in the last 12 months?
• Full GMC
• CCT Dermatology within 6 months
• experience in Paediatic Dermatology
• interest in skin surgery

Responsibilities

• Join the dermatology team as Consultant Dermatologist.
• Provide specialist dermatology care across Torbay and surrounding areas.
• Support expansion of community-based clinics and integrated care models.

Skills

GMC Registration

NHS Experience

CCT Dermatology near

Paediatric Dermatology

Skin Surgery Interest

Education

CCST Dermatology

Job description

Applicants are invited for a part time Consultant Dermatologist post. The post holder would be joining a forward looking, expanding dermatology team, who are looking at innovative ways to address the rising local demand across Torbay. The plan for future dermatology services across the ICO includes more joined up care and an expansion of community-based clinics for patients requiring specialist input without secondary care facilities.

We are looking for a committed, team player who is enthusiastic and proactive. Application from an established Consultant or trainee within 6 months of obtaining Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) is welcome. Applicants should hold full GMC registration.

Our broad and inclusive team comprises: 5 Consultants, 5 Speciality Doctors, 2 CESR trainee and 2 Specialist Registrars. In addition, the team consists of six highly skilled specialist nurses, phototherapy nurses, admin staff and dedicated Dermatology HCAs. The department benefits from a Dermatology department with all team located within the same vicinity, which sits on the edge of the main hospital site.

A pre - interview visit to the department is strongly encouraged.

Main duties of the job

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and forward thinking full-time (10 PA per week) Consultant Dermatologist.

The successful applicant will join existing Consultants, Dr Rosie Davis ( Clinical Lead), Dr. Hannah Cookson (Clinical Lead), Dr Clement Ng, Dr Subhanitthaya Makris and Dr Christopher Hockin. The wider team consists of, 5 part time specialty doctors, 2 CESR trainee, 2 Registrars , 8 specialist nurses, 3 skin cancer nurse specialists, dedicated HCAs and a GPVTS trainee shared with Rheumatology.

Working for our organisation

Torbay Hospital is a medium sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital providing acute services to South Devon. We are situated about 2 miles from the centre of Torquay and the dermatology department is based here. The Trust invested in new purpose-built Dermatology facilities and offices in autumn 2017. The Dermatology team now have dedicated consultation / examination suites, 2 minor surgery rooms, phototherapy and team offices. This is located in a separate building at the edge of the hospital site. Additional minor surgery rooms have been retained in the main outpatients of the hospital, along with access to the paediatric outpatient facility.

Person specification

• NHS experience in the last 12 months?
• Full GMC
• CCT Dermatology within 6 months
• experience in Paediatic Dermatology
• interest in skin surgery

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Dr Rosie Davis Job title Clinical Lead - Consultant Dermatologist Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01803 656547 Additional information

01803 656547 via practice manager Lizzie Blackshaw