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We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Dermatologist to join our forward-thinking and friendly Dermatology Team, based at our Chorley site.
Provision of a specialised Dermatology Service to the local population supported by experienced Medical, Specialist Nurse, and Nursing colleagues and a comprehensive service utilising our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, minimising inconvenience to patients and ensuring ease of access.
The Dermatology Unit has excellent links with the Plastic Surgery Department, situated within the Trust, and is the hub of the Lancashire Cancer Network. It is the central base for local Plastic surgeons, with whom Dermatology has developed close working relationships and hosts the specialist skin MDT meeting.
The specifics of the job plan will be required to meet the needs of the service but can be discussed and negotiated with the candidate.
You would provide direct care to patients, contribute where appropriate to multi-disciplinary teams, and take part in the coordination of care for patients within CDH and RPH. You will also take an active role, in conjunction with colleagues, in the planning, development, and delivery of the Dermatology Service for the Directorate.
You would assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time, ensuring that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off-duty periods. You will promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by maintaining continuing professional development. Additionally, you will maintain links with General Practitioners operating in the area and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
The Dermatology department diagnoses and treats the whole range of inflammatory skin conditions and skin cancers in adults, as well as providing guidance for in-patients with Dermatology conditions. We provide a specialised Dermatology service to the local population supported by experienced medical, specialist nurse, and nursing colleagues.
LTHTR comprises Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) and Chorley District Hospital (CDH), with easy transit and regular shuttle buses.
The post is based in the modern purpose-built Dermatology Outpatient and Treatment Centre at Chorley District Hospital, where all Dermatology clinics are held. Ward referrals are at both sites. The weekly Regional Specialist Skin MDT is on Teams.
For further details or informal visits, contact: Name: Milind Dalal, Job title: Dermatology Clinical Director, Email address: .
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the Hospitals are welcome and should be made, following shortlisting, with Dr. Geraldine Skailes, Medical Director and Silas Nicholls, Chief Executive (01772) 522692.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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