Locum Consultant Dermatologist

Princess Alexandra Hospital; Harlow; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Dermatologist to join the Dermatology team for a 12-month fixed-term post. The role covers outpatient clinics across three sites (Harlow, Epping, Bishops Stortford) with additional inpatient consultation as requested, focusing mainly on outpatient reviews and complex case management.

You will contribute to the general dermatology pathway including paediatric patients and those on systemic therapies, deliver minor procedures, and

Qualifications

• Role: Locum Consultant Dermatologist for a 12-month fixed-term post.
• Work across outpatient and inpatient clinics at three sites (Harlow, Epping, Bishops Stortford).
• Involves outpatient review, minor procedures, and management of complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient services and supervise dermatology staff as needed.
• Support cancer pathways and high-risk drug management in dermatology.
• Contribute to service development and adherence to national cancer targets.

Job description

Job overview

The Dermatology department at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a Locum Consultant Dermatologist to join the team on a 12-month fixed term basis. You will support with outpatient and inpatient clinics across three sites within the Trust (Harlow, Epping and Bishops Stortford). Outpatient review and advice constitutes the majority of the workload. There are no designated inpatient dermatology beds, however specialist advice is given on inpatients when requested. You will support the general dermatology pathway including paediatric patients and patients on systemic therapies - high risk drugs. The post holder will conduct outpatient clinics for patients referred to PAHT, which will include conducting minor procedures, diagnostics or the management of complex patients. There is a requirement to understand the national cancer targets to support pathways.

Main duties of the job

• You will work with Professional colleagues and local managers to ensure the efficient running of the service and will share with other practitioners in the medical contribution to management.
• Supervise junior doctors and dermatology clinical nurse specialists and other non-medical prescribers.
• Train clinical nurse specialists, junior doctors in minor dermatological surgery and the prescribing of systemics. Creating a robust training plan to evidence training. Ensuring only patients suitable for treatment in secondary care remain in secondary care.
• You will see patients in an outpatient setting referred on a CWT or routine pathway for diagnosis, management and treatment.
• Supporting patients along the cancer pathway for their first appointment, minor operation clinics, breaking bad news and surveillance.
• To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team.
• To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners.
• To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways.
• To provide high quality inpatient and outpatient services which are coordinated and person- centred to the population served by PAH.
• To engage fully in development of services to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population. To lead on and drive forward innovations within service area. Ensure compliance with the ICB exclusion criteria for treatment.
• To conduct advice and guidance, and cover the rota for requests from inpatient medical or surgical wards for specialist input.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave-a national programme that is changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we are working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical lead supported by the operational management, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultant’s professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. There is an expectation for some flexibility to exist in job plans to meet the changing needs of the service and maintain safety. For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as:

• 8.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work.
• 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.
• An example job plan is included. There is some element of flexibility to this job plan.

The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.