Consultant in Dermatology

NHS; Hastings; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Dermatology Consultant in an established healthcare setting. This role involves diagnosing and managing all aspects of dermatology, including skin cancer and inflammatory skin diseases. The successful candidate will lead a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring high-quality outpatient and inpatient care. The department is committed to best clinical practices and provides ample opportunities for professional development. Join a team that prides itself on delivering outstanding care and making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and managing general dermatology, including skin cancer.
• Leadership in supervising nursing teams and delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant leadership to junior medical and nursing teams.
• Support inpatient referrals and deliver clinical expertise.

Skills

Dermatology

Surgical Dermatology

Effective Communication

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Education

Higher Degree MB BS or equivalent

Membership or Fellowship of the MRCP

Full Registration with GMC

Job description

Job Summary

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 and 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 the specialty of Dermatology.

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

This post will provide consultant leadership to the supervision of 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 the referring medical teams. This post does not have an on-call commitment.

Nurse-led services include skin surgery, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, drug monitoring/biologics clinic, 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 is therefore looking to appoint an individual who is experienced, dynamic, and committed to delivering services that reflect best clinical practice within the specialty of Dermatology. The applicant will have experience in diagnosing and managing all aspects of general dermatology with an emphasis on skin cancer and surgery.

The post will support inpatient referrals to the specialty and provide clinical expertise to the referring medical teams.

This post will provide consultant leadership to the supervision of nursing teams delivering phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, drug monitoring/biologics clinic, 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.

About Us

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

We provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organizations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by over 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, over 100 community sites, and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once-in-a-lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Date Posted

20 March 2025

Pay Scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time

Reference Number

374-CQ-AM950-H

Job Locations

Conquest, Hastings, TN37 7RD

Job Description Responsibilities

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

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.

AAC: 19th November 2024

Please note: Applicants should be a holder of Certificate of Completion of Training or be within six months of the award of CCT by the date of the interview or the equivalent (CESR) which is at the time of applying, on the GMC Specialist Register.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Higher Qualifications, Registration

• Higher Degree MB BS or equivalent,
• Membership or Fellowship of the MRCP
• Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice Specialist Qualification- in Dermatology or equivalent with certificate of completion of training (CCT) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

• MD or equivalent
• BSc accreditation

Training and Experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology culminating in the award of CCT in specialties. Demonstrate interest in surgical dermatology and competent in dermatological surgery. Experience of skin cancer multi-disciplinary meetings

Desirable

• Experience in other relevant medical specialties. Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology. Advanced training in skin surgery/post CCST fellowship.

Administration and Management

• Evidence of participation in staff management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

• Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit, Research and Publications

• Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Evidence of participation in audit and research Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

• Completion and/or Publication of audit projects Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc., relevant to specialty Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal Skills, Personal Attributes

• Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills. Ability to work with colleagues in other specialties to develop local services. Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance

Desirable

• Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post UK Driving Licence

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Conquest, Hastings, TN37 7RD

Employer's Website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/