Job summary Putting patients and communities at the heart of our values-led hospitals by developing and transforming medical practice to improve clinical outcomes, reduce health inequalities and enhance our patient experience is the privilege of all our clinical colleagues. Launched more than 12 months ago, our new operating model allows our local teams to provide services to patients with the highest quality, equitable care possible whilst delivering the best clinical care to those that rely on us- whilst remaining part of the wider University Hospital Birmingham. (UHB) Applications are invited for a high-quality Consultant Dermatologist to join us across our clinics at Solihull and Good Hope Hospitals. This is a 10 PA substantive post to meet increasing demand. Applications from individuals seeking to work on a less than full time basis would also be welcomed. The post will support both medical dermatology and patients referred through the cancer pathways. and the successful candidate will deliver a mix of medical dermatology clinics, 2WW skin cancer clinics, day case surgery and teledermatology. There will be an element of cross-site working between Good Hope and Solihull Hospital sites, with expansion of the specialist dermatology footprint at Good Hope Hospital a key component of the departments 3-year strategy. The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening. Main duties of the job Well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust. Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids. Work with colleagues to provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the Trust and ensure that the highest standards of care are achieved Work with colleagues in planning service delivery including a forward looking and innovative practice. Contribute to the Trust's corporate and strategic objectives and undertake mandatory training required by the Trust. Work with colleagues to meet the required activity targets of the Trust. Play an active role in implementing the Trusts Clinical Governance program. Demonstrate active participation in clinical audit. Demonstrate excellence in patient care. Deputise for colleagues including covering for absence of leave at short notice in exceptional circumstances. Take an active role in development of services through leadership and other roles Support the development of a culture of continuous improvement, developing and contributing to service developments and the formulation of business cases to support these. Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of all information governance and professional standards. Respond to complaints according to the trust protocols and within the appropriate time-frame. About us We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this. Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to: Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives. UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work. University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital. Date posted 17 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 304-KA-9005242 Job locations Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Job description Job responsibilities EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Relevant Dermatology experience including experience of Skin surgery Awareness of differing needs of an ethnically diverse population SKILLS & ABILITY Effective Communication Skills Experience of communicating with patients from different cultural backgrounds, in challenging circumstances or through use of an interpreter where needed Job description Job responsibilities EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Relevant Dermatology experience including experience of Skin surgery Awareness of differing needs of an ethnically diverse population SKILLS & ABILITY Effective Communication Skills Experience of communicating with patients from different cultural backgrounds, in challenging circumstances or through use of an interpreter where needed Person Specification Qualifications Essential Eligibility to be entered on the Specialist Register in Dermatology or be within 6 months of a CCT in Dermatology MRCP or Equivalent Person Specification Qualifications Essential Eligibility to be entered on the Specialist Register in Dermatology or be within 6 months of a CCT in Dermatology MRCP or Equivalent 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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust Address Trustwide Mindelsohn Way Birmingham West Midlands B15 2TH Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)