Main area: Dermatology
Grade: Locum Consultant
Contract: 12 months (Fixed Term)
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
10 sessions per week
Job ref: 164-6433800
Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Nottingham Treatment Centre
Town: Nottingham
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/10/2024 23:59
Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to work within Dermatology based in the Treatment Centre at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. The job plan will involve a mixture of programmed activities (PA’s) for a Locum Consultant Dermatologist (Pro rata for part time) including outpatient clinics and skin surgery. As a patient-centred, clinically led department we expect our clinical teams to participate in care-pathway development, research, audit and teaching.
We are looking for a dedicated, patient-focused Locum Consultant Dermatologist who is committed to providing the highest standards of care for our patients. You will work closely with all members of the medical team including contributing to the development of a highly skilled workforce and being an active member of the local and regional Dermatology MDT.
If you are enthusiastic, able to work in a very demanding, yet rewarding environment within a friendly, supportive team, then we are what you are looking for.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to fulfil the following duties with the agreed Job Plan:
Clinical
* Provision with Consultant colleagues of a comprehensive elective and emergency service.
* Clinic and theatre numbers would be in keeping with the British Association of Dermatologist’s guidelines.
* Provision of reciprocal cover for periods of leave.
* Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge and the proper functioning of the department.
The successful consultant will be expected to comply with all relevant policies relating to the administration of patient care. This includes working to set timescales for the triage of referrals, following the specified process for the management of patients that do not attend (DNA) their appointment or admission and the completion of all paperwork deemed necessary to support the management of their patients within agreed timescales.
There are three skin surgery operating theatres, a recovery suite and an adjacent histopathology lab to support Mohs surgery. The more major and extensive dermatological surgery and laser treatments are carried out in this area.
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
Working for our organisation
With over 20,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world-class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
These duties are subject to review from time to time in the light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the described duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee, his/her Consultant colleagues, and the Trust.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration
* Eligible to be included on the Specialist Register
* CCT expected within 6 months of interview date
* MRCP or equivalent
* Extensive experience and training in dermatology
* Eligibility to reside and work in the UK
* MSc, MD or PhD
* Expertise in a dermatology subspecialty especially skin cancer
* Higher Professional degree
Clinical Skills/Experience
* Evidenced technical skills as described in the job description
* Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
* Specific training in communication skills
* Specific training in patient safety and/or human factors
Management Skills and Administrative Experience
* Able to develop, present and operationalise coherent ideas for service development/delivery
* Able to work in a team
* Able to communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, their families and other health professionals
* Demonstrate a good manner with patients, being sensitive to their needs and fears
* Awareness of clinical governance processes
* Experience of change management
* Evidence of willingness to participate in leadership/management
Personal Skills/Qualities
* Able to work flexibly in a changing health service
* Able to use the Trust’s IT support systems
Teaching, Audit & Research
* Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
* Able to teach and support junior staff and undergraduates effectively
* Higher teaching degree or qualification or training
Please note that this post does not attract relocation expenses.
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