Job summary Swansea is Wales' second largest coastal city offering a superb work-life balance and a rich cultural environment, which is ideal for family life. The city is the gateway to the Gower Peninsula, designated an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Walking, fishing, surfing, canoeing and sailing flourish in the area and Walkers/ ramblers are spoilt for choice. The magnificent "Worms Head" snaking out to sea is one of the finest views in the world; yet you have all the facilities of urban life at hand. Excellent state and independent schools are available. There is easy access to the M4 corridor. Singleton is a University Teaching Hospital allied to the College of Medicine at the rapidly expanding Swansea University and is a designated training unit for higher specialist training in Wales. We are consistently rated highly in the GMC junior doctors' surveys. There are excellent teaching and collaborative research opportunities with Swansea and Cardiff Universities. The medical school is consistently ranked 3rd or 4th best in national student surveys. Applicants must be on the UK's specialist register, or be within 6 months of their award of certificate of completion of training (CCT) or will be an established Consultant. Main duties of the job We are looking for ambitious and enthusiastic Locum Consultant Dermatologists to join our friendly, dynamic, innovative department for a 12 month period fixed term. This post will provide cover at Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospitals. We encourage applicants to bring their own ideas and ways to develop the service for the future About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £116,600 a session per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-MSG9975L Job locations Neath Port Talbot / Singleton Hospital Neath Port Talbot / Singleton Neath Port Talbot SA12 7BX Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh. Job description Job responsibilities For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice MRCP or equivalent On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Dermatology. or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by the GMC" or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register Desirable Further relevant degree/diploma Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education Experience Essential Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together") Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving") Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together") Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Experience of research in Dermatology Skills & Abilities Essential Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together") Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other") Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other") Understands information systems and technology Clinical skills in Dermatology Desirable Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving") Personal Attributes Essential Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving") Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the GMC Licensed to practice MRCP or equivalent On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Dermatology. or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by the GMC" or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register Desirable Further relevant degree/diploma Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education Experience Essential Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together") Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving") Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together") Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit Experience of research in Dermatology Skills & Abilities Essential Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together") Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other") Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other") Understands information systems and technology Clinical skills in Dermatology Desirable Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving") Personal Attributes Essential Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving") Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Neath Port Talbot / Singleton Hospital Neath Port Talbot / Singleton Neath Port Talbot SA12 7BX Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)