Locum Consultant in Dermatology Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Katalysysts Consulting; Swindon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Locum Consultant in Dermatology for a 24-month fixed-term contract. This role offers the chance to work with a wide range of dermatology conditions, including clinics for systemic diseases, paediatrics, and skin surgery. You'll engage in multidisciplinary team discussions, manage patient care responsibilities, and contribute to educational activities. The department is well-equipped and collaborates closely with plastic surgery colleagues. If you're passionate about providing high-quality patient care in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Degree and specialty training in Dermatology.
• Experience in managing a range of dermatological conditions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage in multidisciplinary team working and provide patient care.
• Manage patient responsibilities and contribute to educational activities.

Skills

Dermatology expertise

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Evidence-based patient care

Teaching and education

Education

Medical Degree

Specialty Training in Dermatology

Tools

CT and MRI facilities

Job description

Job Opportunity: Locum Consultant in Dermatology

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting for a Locum Consultant in Dermatology on a 24-month fixed-term contract.

This role offers an opportunity to practice across a wide range of dermatology conditions, including clinics for systemic diseases, routine and cancerous lesions, paediatrics, and skin surgery. Clinical workload includes inpatient referrals and reviews, providing advice and guidance to primary care, and administrative virtual clinics. Attendance at local MDTs and joint plastics clinics is included in the job plan, along with support for RSM education sessions on the third Thursday of each month.

Department and Clinical Services

The department manages a full spectrum of dermatology conditions, with clinics covering general skin conditions, systemic diseases (e.g., psoriasis), pigmented lesions, fast-track cancer clinics, and paediatric dermatology. A monthly joint clinic with plastic surgeons, weekly skin cancer MDTs, and bimonthly specialist MDTs with colleagues in Oxford are held. The department is supported by a team of specialist nurses, including skin cancer nurses, a nurse-led phototherapy service, patch testing, and full radiology facilities including CT and MRI.

Facilities and Collaboration

Outpatient clinics are held in a dedicated dermatology area on the third floor of the Wren unit, matching high outpatient demand. The department collaborates closely with plastic surgery colleagues within the hospital, which is part of Oxford University Hospitals, our tertiary referral centre.

Our Values

Our STAR values underpin all we do:

• Service: Putting patients first
• Teamwork: Working together
• Ambition: Aspiring to provide the best service
• Respect: Acting with integrity

We expect your values and behaviours to reflect these principles.

Clinical Duties

• Engaging in multidisciplinary team working with regular MDT discussions
• Providing evidence-based patient care in a multidisciplinary setting
• Managing patient care responsibilities, including administrative duties
• Developing sub-specialty interests aligned with departmental needs
• Teaching, examination, and accreditation duties, contributing to education activities
• Covering for colleagues during leave, as per Trust policy
• Participating in quality improvement and continuing medical education
• Handling emergencies and unforeseen circumstances appropriately
• Other clinical responsibilities by mutual agreement

Please see the attached full job description and person specification.

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

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