Consultant Dermatology Surgeon

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an energetic Consultant Dermatology Surgeon to join its established surgical team. The role involves providing first-class clinical services, leading the dermatology department, and contributing to teaching and research programs. Candidates should have a passion for skin cancer and advanced surgery, alongside a commitment to clinical excellence.

Benefits

Up to 32 days annual leave

Removal expenses for substantive positions

Support for study and quality improvement initiatives

Active involvement in medical education and research

Qualifications

• Experience in providing first-class clinical service.
• Strong leadership skills to support staff effectively.
• Expertise in skin cancer and advanced skin surgery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a comprehensive dermatology service across various specialties.
• Conduct clinical practice adhering to the highest ethical standards.
• Cooperate with and maintain confidentiality over business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Service Provision

Dermatology Expertise

Ethical Standards

Education

Consultant Dermatology Certification

Job description

This is a fulltime 10 PA Consultant Dermatology Surgeon Dermatology post with activity based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within the Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury. East Kent has a highly regarded, active, established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service that has been developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons at the helm. An energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin cancer and advanced Skin surgery is being sought with occasional clinics.

Role specific duties- The general responsibilities of the post will be those expected of a senior clinical employee of the Trust. These include provision of a first-class clinical service, effective leadership to all staff involved in supporting the service, conducting clinical practice in accordance with the highest ethical standards, co-operation with and maintenance of confidentiality over business plans and development strategies within the Trust, support for other clinical specialties and contribution to postgraduate teaching. The appointee will be expected to deliver a service covering all aspects of dermatology, but a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants would be encouraged.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

Through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/

We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Asha rajeev Job title: Consultant Dermatology Lead Email address: [e-mail]