Job summary We are inviting applications for a full time, Locum Consultant in Dermatology. Support will be given for Locum Consultants not on the Specialty Register to gain registration through Portfolio Pathway (previously CESR). We are looking for this individual to strengthen and support the existing team in redesigning the dermatology service to ensure an integrated community service across Suffolk and North Essex. We are keen to attract people who are interested in developing and supporting other staff through the Specialist Doctor Development Programme, as well as the Nurse Practitioner Trainees and working closely with local General Practitioners to help develop hospital/community sessions. Main duties of the job Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in medical and surgical dermatology Provision of out-patient services in dermatology in Ipswich Hospital Sharing with colleagues the provision of dermatology advice to medical and surgical inpatients Working with colleagues, both medical and nursing, to improve and advance the dermatology service Sharing with colleagues the responsibility for the management of the Dermatology Department. Teaching and training of dermatology trainees, junior medical staff, nursing staff, primary care colleagues and medical students Actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit Having responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing professional development (CPD). About us East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provides hospital and community health care. We serve a wide geographical area with a population approaching 800,000 residents. We deliver care services from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals, high street clinics and in patients' own homes. We have nearly 10,000 staff, with an annual budget of over £650 million. We are the largest NHS organisation in the East Anglia. We are building for better care with an exciting capital development programme across our sites - totalling £100million over the next five years. We are building a new elective orthopaedic centre for ESNEFT at Colchester Hospital. It will be one of the biggest centres in the country and will ensure we can retain complex and low volume cases locally for the people we serve. We are also now building a £7million specialist interventional radiology and cardiac angiography unit at Colchester. At Ipswich we are investing £35million in a new Emergency Department and co-located Urgent Treatment Centre, with additional diagnostic imaging kit (MRI and CT). There's a £5.3million molecular diagnostic laboratory soon to open at Ipswich, and works begins soon for a new Breast Care Centre and a Children's Unit. our websiteandCome and Join us recruitment video. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 432-MI2606 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Job description Job responsibilities The appointee will be expected to: Take and share the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department. The precise allocation of session time will be agreed with consultant colleagues, but it is envisaged that there will be 1 OPD operating procedure sessions and 4 OPD sessions per week Share in the rota of consultant cover for emergency work (in working hours only for ward emergency reviews), and provide cover for colleagues during leave and other authorised absences Supervise nurse-led clinics within the department Providing management advice for GPs where appropriate Job description Job responsibilities The appointee will be expected to: Take and share the consultant clinical responsibilities within the department. The precise allocation of session time will be agreed with consultant colleagues, but it is envisaged that there will be 1 OPD operating procedure sessions and 4 OPD sessions per week Share in the rota of consultant cover for emergency work (in working hours only for ward emergency reviews), and provide cover for colleagues during leave and other authorised absences Supervise nurse-led clinics within the department Providing management advice for GPs where appropriate Person Specification Essential Essential Full GMC registration with a license to practice MRCP or equivalent Broad knowledge and experience of medical and surgical dermatology including management of acute dermatoses Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Dermatology Experience working as a Locum Consultant, preferably in the NHS Ability to take full an independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Ability to safely oversee and share care of patients with chronic skin problems with nursing and other staff Ability to offer an expert opinion on the full range of dermatological problems Ability to work with and supervise non-career grade staff, registrars and specialist nurses Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery e.g. out-patient priorities and dermatological surgery lists The ability to work as a team member Desirable MD or PhD Entry on the GMC specialist register in Dermatology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training) at the time of interview A particular interest and expertise in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment Supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates Ability to supervise research Ability to supervise research projects Has the ability to travel between clinical sites during the course of duties Person Specification Essential Essential Full GMC registration with a license to practice MRCP or equivalent Broad knowledge and experience of medical and surgical dermatology including management of acute dermatoses Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCST in Dermatology Experience working as a Locum Consultant, preferably in the NHS Ability to take full an independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Ability to safely oversee and share care of patients with chronic skin problems with nursing and other staff Ability to offer an expert opinion on the full range of dermatological problems Ability to work with and supervise non-career grade staff, registrars and specialist nurses Ability to organise and manage day to day service delivery e.g. out-patient priorities and dermatological surgery lists The ability to work as a team member Desirable MD or PhD Entry on the GMC specialist register in Dermatology or be eligible for entry (within six months of attaining Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training) at the time of interview A particular interest and expertise in skin cancer diagnosis and treatment Supervised training in an appropriate SpR training programme or equivalent Experience of teaching clinical skills to undergraduates Ability to supervise research Ability to supervise research projects Has the ability to travel between clinical sites during the course of duties 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 East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP4 5PD Employer's website https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)