Specialty Doctor in Dermatology

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Specialty Doctor to join our Dermatology team at Royal Cornwall Hospital. You will contribute to high-quality patient care across Cornwall and work within a supportive, teaching-focused environment.

The role includes participation in multidisciplinary clinics, CME, clinical governance and audits, with opportunities for teaching medical students and junior staff, and a commitment to keeping at the forefront of

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Fulfil duties of the weekly timetable, including acute work.

Job description

Specialty Doctor in Dermatology – Royal Cornwall Hospital

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Specialty Doctor to join our award winning and dynamic Dermatology team at Royal Cornwall Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a supportive environment, delivering high-quality care to patients across Cornwall.

• 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.
• Fulfil duties of the weekly timetable, including acute work.

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 surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.