NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Main area
Dermatology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Contract
0 months (Bank)
Hours
Flexible working - 37.5 hours per week (Bank)
Job ref
343-6879080-AL-CJ-Y
Site
Epsom and St. Helier Hospital
Town
Carshalton
Salary
£100 - £125 Bank
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
31/01/2025 23:59
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Job overview
Department: Dermatology – Medicine Directorate
Reports To: Clinical Lead
Accountable To: Clinical Director
Site: St Helier & Epsom
Hours of Work (p/w): 7-10 PA’s
Main duties of the job
This is a Consultant in Dermatology appointment anticipated to commence as soon as possible.
This 7-10 PA post in Dermatology will be across both Epsom and St Helier sites and will support the further development of Dermatology services. The post holder will undertake a range of outpatient clinics including Two Week Rule; General and Minor Procedure with Paediatric Dermatology as an essential. Expertise in any sub-speciality which enhances the department’s reputation such as Inflammatory/ complex cases, Phototherapy, Biologics would also be desirable. We are happy to consider requests with regards to working days/ PA’s.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute provider, providing a full range of secondary care services across three sites (St Helier, Epsom and Sutton) to more than 420,000 people living in South West London and Surrey.
Working for our organisation
Thank you for showing an interest in working with us at Epsom and St Helier – a family of more than 7,000 colleagues.
We are truly an integrated health and care Trust. In simple terms, that means that as well as the services we provide at our acute care hospitals (Epsom in Surrey and St Helier nearby in south west London) we work with local GPs, mental health services, community providers and local authorities, with the joint aim of preventing local people from becoming unwell, and when they do, that they receive the right care, in the right place, with the right support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Principle Duties of the Post
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients.
We need the consultant to be able to see ward referrals, complete outpatient clinics including two-week rule (suspected cancer) patients as well as being able to run a minor op (surgical) list. Preferably with paediatric experience.
* To comply with the GMC’s guidance on ‘Good Medical Practice’ as amended or substituted from time to time.
* To ensure that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
* To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in agreement with your Clinical Director.
* To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
* To ensure personal attendance at the Trust’s corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
* To participate in the Trust’s Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
* To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and out patients under your care.
* Review ward referrals either in person or to give advice to junior members of the team.
Person specification
Requirements
Essential criteria
* Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Minimum of 6 months NHS Dermatology consultant experience.
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
* Able to contribute to the full range of skills required for the on-call rota for the specialty.
* Skin cancer and cutaneous surgery experience.
Paediatric Experience
Essential criteria
* Paediatric experience.
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
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