Specialist Doctor in Dermatology

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Specialist Doctor in Dermatology to enhance their patient care services. This role involves supporting a dynamic dermatology team, providing both inpatient and outpatient services, and participating in vital skin cancer MDT meetings. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively, supervising healthcare professionals and contributing to the training of GPs in West Dorset. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to community well-being and inclusivity, where your expertise will significantly impact patient care and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing inpatient and outpatient dermatology services.
• Ability to work independently and supervise healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support the dermatology team in providing patient care and consultations.
• Participate in MDT meetings and collaborate with multi-professional teams.

Skills

Dermatology

Patient Care

Teledermatology

Team Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Dermatology

Job description

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The successful applicant will support the existing dermatology team in providing inpatient and outpatient dermatology services, including dermatology opinions for inpatient referrals, virtual triage, and electronic advice & guidance (teledermatology) to GPs. They will work independently, following patient allocations by the Consultant Dermatologist team, participate in weekly skin cancer MDT meetings, and collaborate closely with and supervise the multi-professional team within the dermatology department. Additionally, they will participate in supervision and training of other healthcare professionals, including GPs with extended roles in West Dorset, according to local agreements.

The dermatology service for West Dorset is based at Dorset County Hospital, with a weekly high-volume fast-track skin lesion clinic at South Walks House in Dorchester, and a monthly clinic at Blandford Community Hospital, with potential for expansion. The workload in 2023/24 was 4,599 new patients and 4,399 follow-ups.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on providing outstanding patient care and fostering a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our mission is to deliver care that matters to our patients, and our vision is for Dorset County Hospital to be central to improving community well-being, working with our health and social care partners. We celebrate diversity and are committed to inclusivity, welcoming applicants from all under-represented groups.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Saleem Taibjee, Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical Lead, email: [e-mail], phone: [phone].