Locum Consultant Dermatologist

Whittington Health; London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Locum Consultant in Dermatology at a leading NHS Trust in London. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, focusing on General Dermatology, Paediatric Dermatology, and more. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care while developing innovative services. The position emphasizes evidence-based medicine and quality assurance, making it ideal for those passionate about patient care and service enhancement. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant healthcare setting, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and entry on the GMC Specialist Register required.
• Experience in dermatology techniques and managing biologics clinics.

Responsibilities

• Join the Dermatology team at Whittington Health for 8 programmed activities.
• Develop and enhance dermatology services and teach medical staff.

Skills

Dermatology techniques and procedures

Biologics clinics management

Teaching medical staff

Research and publications

Team leadership

Education

Full GMC Registration

Entry on the GMC Specialist Register

CCT or equivalent

Higher degree (MD, PhD)

MRCP(UK) or equivalent

Job description

Main area: Dermatology

Grade: YC73

Contract: 12 months (fixed term contract)

Hours: Part time - 8 sessions per week

Job ref: 220-S&C-MED-001-B

Employer: Whittington Health NHS Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Whittington Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 19/01/2025 23:59

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Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Locum Consultant to join the Dermatology team at Whittington Health. This is a fixed term post comprising of 8 programmed activities at Whittington Hospital with clinics in General Dermatology, Paediatric Dermatology, Skin Cancer Screening, Biologics for Psoriasis, and Dermatological Surgery. There is also the opportunity to substitute a General Dermatology programmed activity for Routine Teledermatology, depending on service need.

The service seeks a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic colleague, committed to the highest standards of practice, evidence-based medicine and quality assurance. Whittington Health is a key provider of Dermatology services in North Central London (NCL) and is a leading partner in the NCL Dermatology network. It serves the populations of Haringey, Islington and Camden directly, and receives referrals from across London through the NHS Choose and Book service. It manages approximately 10,000 patient attendances annually. The successful Locum Consultant will be central to the further development of Dermatology services at Whittington Health.

Main duties of the job

Please see the full Job Description and the Person Specification for further details about the job role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register
• CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
• CESR or European Community Rights
• The post holder should hold the MRCP(UK) or an equivalent qualification.
• An appropriate higher degree (eg. An MD, PhD or equivalent).

Special interest

• Wide range of skills and knowledge of dermatology techniques and procedures appropriate to the services and complementary to the existing team
• An enthusiasm to safely develop new skills and techniques to enhance the dermatology service
• Experience of setting up and running biologics clinics.

Teaching

• An interest and proven ability to teach medical students, junior medical staff and non-medical staff
• An understanding of current issues in medical education
• Possession of a teaching qualification/ attendance at a recognised teaching course

Research

• An interest in research as evidenced by publications and by ideas of development using the strengths of the service on both sites

Management ability

• Evidence of the ability to lead a team (evidenced by teams you have led, ideas you have brought to fruition)
• Commitment to effective departmental management involvement in wider Trust issues which may impact on the speciality and the department
• Ability to develop, present and plan the implementation of coherent ideas for service development

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND ADULTS

To comply with the Trust’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies, procedures and protocols. All individual members of staff (paid or unpaid) have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Ensure you are familiar with and comply with the London Child Protection Procedures and protocols for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with the London Multi Agency Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Pan London Procedures.
• Ensure you are familiar and comply with local protocols and systems for information sharing.
• Know the appropriate contact numbers and required reporting lines.
• Participate in required training and supervision.
• Comply with required professional boundaries and codes of conduct.

Whittington Health is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Your application form

• Provide only business email address for your referees – we are unable to request references from yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail accounts.
• Make sure you include all evidence of where you meet the essential requirement on the job description as this forms the base of our shortlisting criteria.

Other important information

• Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
• Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.