Locum Consultant in Dermatology

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Swindon is seeking an experienced Dermatologist for a 24-month locum consultant role to support CESR attainment. The position encompasses a diverse range of dermatology responsibilities, including clinics for skin disorders and inpatient care. Candidates will manage patient care and contribute to departmental objectives while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Essential qualifications include GMC registration and CCT in dermatology or equivalent. The role offers opportunities for professional development and management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC.
• CCT in Dermatology or accredited equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT at interview.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent.
• Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT.
• Expertise in full range of Dermatological conditions.

Responsibilities

• Multidisciplinary team working with regular MDT discussions.
• Deliver evidence-based care within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Oversee care for patients in your charge, including administrative duties.
• Contribute to teaching and continuing medical education.
• Provide cover for Consultant colleagues as needed.

Job description

About us

Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are.

Service – We will put our patients first
Teamwork – We will work together
Ambition – We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect – We will act with integrity

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Dermatologist to join our friendly team who is keen to attain CESR whilst fulfilling our Locum Consultant post on a 24‑month fixed‑term contract. The service and the trust will support completion of your CESR portfolio, and application for a substantive Consultant role in the future. We are looking for wide NHS experience, particularly within the field of Skin Cancer.

This post offers an opportunity for continued practice and experience in a wide range of dermatology conditions, including clinics for Suspected Cancer, Systemic Diseases, Routine Conditions, Lesions, Paediatrics and Skin Surgery. Other clinical workload includes inpatient referrals and reviews, providing advice and guidance to primary care and administrative virtual clinics. Attendance at Local MDT and Joint Plastics clinic is included in the job plan together with support for RSM education sessions on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

Main duties of the job

The Department sees the full range of Dermatology conditions with Fast‑track Cancer clinics, Triaged Photography clinics, general skin conditions, systemic diseases, and paediatric dermatology. There is also a monthly joint clinic with the plastic surgeons.

The department holds a weekly local skin cancer MDT and a bimonthly specialist MDT with colleagues in Oxford. In addition to the practical clinical workload, the post holder will be encouraged to develop local research and audit plans.

The Department is supported by a team of Dermatology Specialist Nurses, Skin Cancer Specialist Nurses and a nurse‑led phototherapy service (UVA, UVB & PDT), patch testing and full radiology facilities including CT and MRI.

The Dermatology service holds busy outpatient clinics from a dedicated dermatology area of the Wren unit on the third floor of the hospital, matching high outpatient demand to activity. We work collaboratively with Plastic Surgery colleagues within the hospital, who are employed by Oxford University Hospital, our Tertiary centre for referrals and opinions.

Job responsibilities

The duties outlined below are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service.

Clinical duties – Multidisciplinary team working is a key component of the working within the Trust and involves regular MDT discussions with colleagues; Providing evidence‑based care for patients in a multidisciplinary setting; Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care; Development of sub‑specialty interests that fit in with departmental needs and the strategic direction of the Trust; Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties are required, and for contributing to undergraduate and post‑graduate and continuing medical education activity; Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues during periods of leave in accordance with arrangements agreed within Trust policy; Participation in Quality Improvement and in continuing medical education; Conducting suitable duties in cases of emergencies and unforeseen circumstances; Other clinical responsibilities by mutual agreement.

Please find attached a full job description and person specification.

Person specification

Qualifications – Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC
• CCT (or equivalent for non‑UK applicants of equivalent status), or be accredited (or equivalent), and be on the GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology at the time of taking up the consultant appointment. Alternatively, candidates can be within 6 months of their CCT at interview.
• MRCP (UK) or equivalent

Clinical experience – Essential

• Clinical training/experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT
• Expertise in full range of Dermatological conditions
• Ability to lead a multi‑professional team and take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
• Sub‑speciality interests in line with the needs of the department will be supported

Management experience – Essential

• Demonstrable ability to manage priorities
• Experience of QI, audit and management
• Evidence of management/leadership skills training

Employer details

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN6 3BB

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Contact: 249‑7125867‑5