Locum Consultant Dermatologist

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the region is seeking a Consultant in Dermatology. The role involves leadership in the department, clinical supervision of trainees, and a commitment to governance and audit. The ideal candidate will possess a medical degree, postgraduate qualifications, and expertise in managing skin conditions. Working within a supportive team, the Consultant will contribute to expanding specialist services while ensuring the highest standards of patient care. This position is based in Luton with no on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage complex cases independently.
• Knowledge of learner-centred teaching methods.
• Experience in clinical governance and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and develop Dermatology services.
• Supervise and train junior doctors and medical students.
• Participate in clinical audits and governance activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Clinical governance understanding

Teaching ability

Flexibility

Education

Medical Degree

Relevant postgraduate qualification (MRCP or equivalent)

SCE Dermatology

Job description

About the Role

This post is based in the Dermatology department located in Arndale House, The Poynt, Luton (Luton and Dunstable University Hospital).

The post holder will play a full part in the work of the department and will be expected to provide leadership to maintain and develop Dermatology services.

The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with professional colleagues and will contribute to governance arrangements of the service line.

They will be expected to provide Dermatology cover for in‑patient referrals but there is no on‑call out‑of‑hour rota.

The post holder will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, maintaining responsibility for patients in their care and the proper functioning of the department.

They will attend the Local Cancer Multidisciplinary Team meetings as a core member or cover as appropriate.

The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in line with the departmental strategy to expand its range of specialist services, possibly including dermatological surgery, contact dermatitis or phototherapy.

The Locum Consultant will work with local managers, general practitioners and other medical and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service.

The appointee will take an active part in the clinical supervision of Specialist Registrars and in the supervision of medical students from UCLH who sit in clinics.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in the management of all patients presenting to the Trust.
• Share the management of adult and paediatric patients with dermatology conditions referred to the Trust with colleagues in the Dermatology Directorate.
• Supervise junior doctors and support Dermatology clinical nurse specialists.
• Actively participate in both Directorate and Trust matters relating to Clinical Governance and audit.
• Take responsibility for and actively participate in continuing professional development (CPD).
• Train and supervise junior medical staff and devote time for this activity on a regular basis in clinics and MDTs.
• Carry out audit projects; may also undertake research.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.

Both sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will join a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.

The Trust continuously focuses on delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We recruit based on qualifications, experience and values that underpin our core behaviours.

Our recruitment practice is inclusive, promotes equality and diversity, and values differences.

Job responsibilities

The appointment will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to commencement.

The appointee will have Full UK Medical Dental registration at time of application.

Vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient applications have been received. Please apply promptly; if no interview invitation is received within 28 days after the closing date, the application is considered unsuccessful.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Clinical Effectiveness

• Essential Understanding of clinical governance and ongoing CPD.
• Essential Experience of guideline appraisal.
• Essential Participation in relevant local audits.
• Essential Ability to interpret and apply clinical research.

• Desirable Participation in relevant national audits.

Teaching

• Essential Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
• Essential Understanding of learner‑centred teaching.

• Desirable Attendance of Teaching the Teachers or similar course.

Personal Skills

• Essential Ability to co‑operate in a democratic team environment.
• Essential Flexible attitude; team player with good management skills.
• Essential Leadership skills.
• Essential Commitment to CME/CPD.

Clinical Governance

• Essential Broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.

Personal Circumstances

• Essential Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for on‑call emergencies.
• Essential Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
• Essential Satisfactory DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Essential Medical Degree.
• Essential Relevant postgraduate qualification MRCP or equivalent.
• Essential SCE Dermatology (required for applicants who trained post 2009).

• Desirable MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research.

Registration

• Essential Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice mandatory before employment).
• Essential Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) or CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying).

Clinical Experience

• Essential Excellent all‑round experience of DGH work.
• Essential Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Dermatology.
• Essential Competence in the management of acute and chronic skin disorders.
• Essential Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work without direct supervision.

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