Locum Consultant in Dermatology

Job Summary

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.

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. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:

Service We will put our patients firstTeamwork We will work togetherAmbition We will aspire to provide the best serviceRespect We will act with integrity

Job Description

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 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 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

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
  
  
  

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).