Specialist Doctor in Dermatology

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Truro seeks a Specialist Doctor in Dermatology to maintain high clinical standards and participate in junior staff training. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration and extensive experience in Dermatology. This role supports a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care and emphasizes clinical governance and education.

Benefits

Educational opportunities

Supportive working environment

Outstanding quality of life in a community-rich area

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a Full Licence to Practice is required.
• Experience in various aspects of Dermatology is essential.
• Ability to teach medical students and peers is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest clinical standards in managing Dermatology patients.
• Participate in the management of the Dermatology Department.
• Involve in teaching junior staff and medical students.

Skills

GMC Registration

Wide experience in Dermatology

Teaching abilities

Clinical Audit knowledge

Clinical Governance experience

Education

Attended appropriate Training courses

Job description

Applications are invited for the post ofSpecialist Doctor in Dermatology at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust.

The medical team work alongside our exceptional team of nurses, allied health professionals, and community partners to deliver the very best multi-disciplinary care to our community. The department is dedicated to providing a first class service where the patients come first.

The Dermatology Department at Royal Cornwall Hospital is recognised for its innovative approaches, particularly through super clinics for complex cases, teledermatology through the ISLA app, and award winning Quality in Care approach to our Patient Care Pathway.

Main duties of the job

• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Dermatology patients.
• To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dermatology Department.
• Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where applicable.
• To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit.
• To attend meetings as appropriate.
• Fulfill duties of weekly timetable including acute work.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and education. It is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration with a Full Licence to Practice
• Attended appropriate Training courses

Experience

• Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology.
• Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
• Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
• To provide a range of services to compliment the current skill mix of the department.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.