Consultant Dermatologist

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Wick; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a consultant in dermatology to lead outpatient services and supervise nursing and clinical teams within the dermatology department. The post involves a mix of clinic work, minor procedures, and collaboration on skin cancer prevention with primary care and other specialists.

Applicants should have specialist dermatology training and full GMC registration with a licence to practise, plus evidence of leadership and ability to mentor staff in a busy

Qualifications

• Primary medical degree and MRCP are required.
• Registration with GMC and licence to practise are essential.
• Experience of dermatology and teaching hospital environment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics in medical and general dermatology.
• Conduct minor operative procedures lists.
• Collaborate with primary care and other specialists on referrals and skin cancer prevention.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings focused on skin cancer.
• Provide mentorship and support for nursing staff in the dermatology department.

Skills

Leadership

Audit

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Primary medical degree

MRCP

Job description

This is a consultant post in the dermatology department at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs across two hospital sites. The work centres on outpatient clinics in medical and general dermatology, minor operative lists, skin cancer work with primary care and a weekly multidisciplinary meeting, and mentoring the nursing team. The department also runs nurse-led eczema, phototherapy and patch testing services alongside an advanced clinical practitioner and non-medical prescribers. Applicants need specialist dermatology training and full GMC registration with MRCP.

What the job involves

• Conduct outpatient clinics in medical and general dermatology
• Conduct minor operative procedures lists
• Collaborate with primary care and other specialists on referrals and skin cancer prevention
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings focused on skin cancer
• Provide mentorship and support for nursing staff in the dermatology department

Qualifications

• Primary medical degree
• MRCP

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Experience

• Completed General Medical Training
• Specialist training in dermatology
• Experience of the day-to-day running of a busy dermatology department or teaching hospital
• Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to show leadership skills in a multidisciplinary setting
• Good understanding of medical audit and quality improvement principles
• Effective communication with a range of healthcare professionals
• Professional attitude and manner, reliable and punctual

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory medical examination
• DBS clearance

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the current NHS structure and recent changes
• Recent experience in one or more dermatology projects
• Publications in dermatology, such as case reports
• Familiarity with information technology and related skills

What’s offered

• Strong emphasis on training
• Support, mentorship and development for all staff
• Flexible programme of support tailored to the individual doctor's needs