Consultant in Dermatology

NHS; Hastings; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a full-time Dermatology Consultant at East Sussex Healthcare. This role involves leading a team to provide exceptional care in dermatology, particularly in skin cancer management and outpatient services. Candidates should hold specialist qualifications and demonstrate extensive experience in dermatology practices. The post offers a chance to contribute to high-quality patient care and staff development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of dermatology, including surgical dermatology and skin cancer.
• Management training or qualifications; understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Extensive experience with audit, research, and clinical research project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing teams involved in phototherapy and biopsies.
• Provide clinical expertise for inpatient referrals and manage dermatology services.
• Commit to delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring compliance with clinical governance.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Higher Degree MB BS or equivalent

Specialist Qualification in Dermatology

Membership or Fellowship of MRCP

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Dermatology Consultant at East Sussex Healthcare in the Specialist Medicine Division. You will join our established Dermatology consultants, nursing teams, specialty trust doctor, and General Practitioners with a special interest in Dermatology.

The Department is looking to appoint an individual who is experienced, dynamic, and committed to delivering services that reflect best clinical practice within Dermatology.

The applicant will have experience in diagnosing and managing all aspects of general dermatology, including skin cancer and inflammatory skin diseases, with assessment and treatment.

This post will provide consultant leadership to supervise junior medical and nursing teams delivering high-quality, safe outpatient and inpatient care.

The post will support inpatient referrals to the specialty and provide clinical expertise to referring medical teams. This post does not have an on-call commitment.

Nurse-led services include skin surgery, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, drug monitoring/biologics clinics, patch testing, and intralesional steroid and Botox injections.

We are committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression and revalidation.

Main duties of the job

The Department seeks an individual who is experienced, dynamic, and committed to providing services reflecting best clinical practice in Dermatology. The candidate should have experience in diagnosing and managing general dermatology, with emphasis on skin cancer and surgery.

The role includes supporting inpatient referrals, providing clinical expertise, and leading supervision of nursing teams involved in phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, biologics clinics, patch testing, and intralesional injections.

We are dedicated to staff development through learning and revalidation opportunities.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care to half a million people in East Sussex. As one of the largest organizations in the area, our services are provided by over 7,000 staff across hospitals, community sites, and in people's homes.

In 2020, the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, with 'Outstanding' ratings for caring and effectiveness. Our hospitals have received high ratings, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

The 'Building for our Future' program aims to expand and improve our hospitals to better serve future generations.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description. PENDING RCP APPROVAL.

For questions about this position, please contact us.

AAC: 19th November 2024

Note: Applicants should hold a Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of CCT award by the interview date, or equivalent (CESR), and be on the GMC Specialist Register.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Higher Qualifications, Registration

• Higher Degree MB BS or equivalent
• Membership or Fellowship of MRCP
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Specialist Qualification in Dermatology or equivalent with CCT or CESR
• MD or equivalent
• BSc accreditation

Training and Experience

• Extensive experience in all dermatology aspects, including surgical dermatology and skin cancer multidisciplinary meetings
• Experience in related medical specialties and relevant courses; advanced training in skin surgery/post-CCST fellowship

Administration and Management

• Experience in staff management and understanding of Clinical Governance and Appraisal
• Management training or qualifications; knowledge of the NHS structure

Audit, Research, and Publications

• Understanding of medical audit principles; participation in audit and research; publication experience
• Ability to lead clinical research projects

Personal Skills and Attributes

• Effective communicator, team player, leadership qualities
• IT skills, professionalism, good attendance, presentation skills, initiative
• UK Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to DBS checks as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order).