Overview
This is an exciting time to join the team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust - one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK, as we redesign and transform dermatology services across the area. Our service provides General and Specialist Dermatology for adults and children including skin cancer, patch testing for allergies, joint MDT clinics for Rheumatology, Oncology, Plastics and Genital Dermatology and Histopathology.
We are developing pathways with the local community dermatology service, expanding our Teledermatology provision and also aim to expand our advice and guidance and e-referral system. Our long term ambition is to develop a dermatology hub for specialist provisions including the development of a Mohs surgical unit.
Main duties of the job
The consultant dermatologist will work with the dermatology team to provide a comprehensive clinical service for patients. The dermatology service at UHCW is delivered across 3 sites, primarily at University Hospital (Coventry) but also at George Eliot Hospital (Nuneaton) and Hospital of St Cross (Rugby). This post will support the general dermatological service with most of the clinical sessions based at GEH Nuneaton and few sessions at University hospital Coventry.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation\'s core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
* This post will join a team of six other Consultants in the Dermatology Unit providing in-patient and out-patient services.
* They will take ongoing responsibility for patients under his/her care, providing a consultation service and advisory service to clinical colleagues in other specialties within the Trust and Primary Care.
* Demonstrate a firm involvement in Clinical Governance, Risk Management and Clinical Audit; this will include the development and maintenance of appropriate systems and practices to ensure continued safe clinical practice.
* All consultants are required to demonstrate active participation in Clinical Professional Development.
* As a University Teaching Hospital, the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching.
* Participate in the development of the Dermatology service, treatment protocols and guidelines and the greater knowledge in the management of Dermatological conditions.
* Develop and maintain good communications with General Practitioners and appropriate external agencies.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria
Desirable
* Meets all desirable criteria
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria
Management & Administrative
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria
Teaching & Training
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria
Research, Audit & Clinical Governance
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria
Communication skills & abilities
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria
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