Dermatology Consultant — Teaching, Leadership & Research

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Dermatologist to provide a comprehensive dermatology service alongside the existing team of Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons and Specialist Nurses. The Dermatology Department serves about 250,000 people, with peripheral clinics across the region.

The appointee will engage in teaching medical students, supervise nursing staff, drive research and clinical governance, and contribute to the department and hospital

Responsibilities

• Work with all members of the team to provide a high quality service.
• Be fully committed to achieving departmental targets to deliver care.
• Assist with the organization of the medical student teaching program.
• Develop and maintain expertise as a medical student tutor.
• Contribute towards the supervision and training for nurses and other junior health professionals within the department.
• Take an active role in the research and development initiatives within the department.
• Take an active role in Clinical Governance, Audit, Skin MDT and Educational Meetings for the Dermatology Department.
• Be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff and attend all relevant health and safety training.
• Develop leadership skills to support the Dermatology service.
• Carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Job description

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Dermatologist to provide a comprehensive dermatology service alongside the existing team of Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons and Specialist Nurses. The Dermatology Department serves about 250,000 people, with peripheral clinics across the region.

The appointee will engage in teaching medical students, supervise nursing staff, drive research and clinical governance, and contribute to the department and hospital