Locum Consultant Dermatology Surgeon

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a PA Consultant Dermatology Surgeon, where you'll deliver exceptional dermatology services and lead clinical practices. This role, based at the Friends Dermatology Centre, offers a unique opportunity to work with esteemed dermatologic surgeons in a supportive environment. You'll play a crucial part in patient care, contribute to teaching future medical professionals, and engage in research initiatives. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in dermatology with advanced skin grafts and flaps.
• Ability to conduct clinical practice ethically and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class clinical service and effective leadership.
• Contribute to training future medical staff and supervise their education.

Skills

Dermatology knowledge and experience

Teaching experience

NHS experience

Education

Full GMC Registration

English Level 2 (GCSE C or equivalent)

UK Medical School graduate

Job description

This is a full-time PA Consultant Dermatology Surgeon position based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury. East Kent boasts a highly regarded, active surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons.

Main duties of the job

Role specific duties: The responsibilities include providing a first-class clinical service, effective leadership, conducting clinical practice ethically, maintaining confidentiality, supporting other specialties, and contributing to postgraduate teaching. The appointee should deliver comprehensive dermatology services, with a particular interest encouraged to complement existing consultants.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving around 700,000 people. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We are undergoing transformation with a new Medical School, a focus on research, clinical leadership, and creating a rewarding work environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Responsibilities mirror those of a senior clinical employee, including service provision, leadership, ethical practice, confidentiality, supporting clinical teams, and postgraduate teaching. A special interest aligning with existing services is encouraged.

Your commitments

We prioritize safe patient care and a positive work culture. You will need to:

• Follow GMC guidance and infection control policies
• Audit outcomes, report incidents, and manage risks
• Participate in appraisals and foster teamwork
• Communicate effectively across departments and with GPs
• Undertake non-emergency work as required
• Respond to patient complaints
• Support financial sustainability
• Provide eight weeks’ notice for leave

Teaching

You will contribute to training future medical staff, supervise their education, and ensure ongoing professional development. New consultants will need to enroll in an educational supervisor course.

Research

As a research-active trust, we encourage new consultants to become Principal Investigators with full support.

Values

We value caring, safety, respect, and making a difference. You will demonstrate these values throughout your role.

Person specification

Qualifications and training

• Full GMC Registration
• English Level 2 (GCSE C or equivalent), IELTS, or UK Medical School graduate
• Extensive dermatology knowledge and experience
• Experience in advanced skin grafts and flaps
• Mohs training

Skills and experience

• NHS experience
• Teaching experience

Clinical governance

Personal/professional attributes

• Upholds Trust values

Other requirements

• On-call and travel across sites; ability to travel effectively