Locum Consultant Dermatologist

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in England is offering an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Dermatologist. The position involves working in a dynamic department with a varied patient mix, contributing to both clinical duties and teaching. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications including GMC Specialist Registration and demonstrate skills in dermatology. The post provides flexibility with options for full-time or part-time employment, and opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Consultant Dermatologist on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology.
• Fully trained in Dermatology with possession of UK CCT or equivalent.
• At least 2 years substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team providing care for dermatology patients.
• Contribute to inpatient, outpatient, and emergency work.
• Play an active role in teaching and training junior staff.

Skills

Team working

Dermatology expertise

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent

Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Job description

An exciting, fixed term, dermatology consultant opportunity has become available. This is based in the Dermatology Department at Croydon University Hospital within the South West London group.

We are a dynamic forward thinking team located in a dedicated dermatology department within the main Hospital. Other work locations, including off-site working, may be agreed in your Job Plan where appropriate.

You will be a valued member of the team. You will be able to have a varied patient mix but also be supported to develop a special interest clinic if you wish.

We currently have special interest clinics in Mohs surgery, joint complex surgical clinic, plastics clinic, photodermatology, paediatric dermatology and systemic/ biologic clinics including nurse and pharmacist led.

We are an active research and teaching department, and it is possible to get involved with this as well as in managerial positions.

The successful candidate will be undertaking a mix of general dermatology, urgent skin cancer clinics (USC), minor ops clinics, paediatric dermatology and ward work on a shared rota. Mohs surgeons are welcome to apply as we have a Mohs lab on site.

This post is available full-time or part-time / job share, providing flexibility to suit candidates' availability.

A permanent consultant position will be considered following the fixed term period.

Essential Criteria: Consultant Dermatologist on the GMC Specialist Register for Dermatology and good team working.

Main duties of the job

The proposed Job Plan is included in the JD for reference. Please note that Job Plans are subject to review by your Clinical Head of Service and Clinical Director.

The Role Includes:

Department

• 5 consultants with specialities including paediatric dermatology, Mohs surgery, complex surgery, vulval, photodermatology
• 1 plastic surgeon once weekly clinic and lists
• 2 Speciality doctor
• 1 Prescribing pharmacist for systemic and isotretinoin
• 1 Advanced Nurse practitioner
• Nurse led clinics including patch test, phototherapy, teledermatology, biopsy lists
• Close working with the maxillofacial team
• Strong links with local hospitals in the south west London network and teaching opportunities at St George's medical school and in house medical student rotations.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides Hospital & Community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

These include:

• Croydon University Hospital
• Purley Hospital (please note the building is currently undergoing a £11 million refurbishment and the only service operating is the Urgent Care Service for minor injuries and illnesses)
• The Sickle Cell & Thalasaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
• Community bases at the Crystal Centre, Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside and others throughout Croydon
• A Minor Injuries Unit at New Addington

The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services & Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust.

Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 340,000 people who are relatively young, with a high level of ethnic diversity.

Further information about Croydon Health Services can be found on the website, www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

This is a Consultant post. The remit of the post holder will be to work within the multi disciplinary team providing and further developing care of dermatology patients, and to provide and develop dermatology services to Croydon Health Services patients. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.

It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of inpatient, outpatient and emergency work (ward / A&E referrals).

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Physician (MRCP) or equivalent
• Inclusion in the specialist register for Dermatology or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview. Name on Specialist Register on date of taking appointment
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

Registration

• Full registration with the GMC

Training and Experience

• Fully trained in Dermatology with possession of UK CCT or equivalent
• At least 2 years substantive previous NHS experience at SPR level (or equivalent). Experience in all areas of Dermatology including surgery and to be able to see and manage a broad range of dermatological conditions.
• Specialist interest

PA increase

• Postgraduate academic degree
• NHS experience

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.