We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our Dermatology team at Bedford Hospital. The Dermatology service provides outpatient appointments, minor procedures, phototherapy treatment and other nurse led services to the local community.
Applications are invited for the post of Specialty Doctor in Dermatology commencing as soon as possible. The appointment will be for a Full Session (10PA) post.
The service currently comprises of four full time Consultant Dermatologists and two Specialty Doctor Dermatologist. The service has the support of two GP with a Special Interest in Dermatology practitioners who hold minor operation sessions.
Clinics are delivered in an allocated outpatient area with Consulting Rooms, Treatment Rooms and Phototherapy Unit. The latter has equipment for PUVA, TL01, UBV, hand and foot PUVA and scalp treatment and is run by Specialist Dermatology Nurses who also undertake Patch Testing and Acne Clinic. The Department also provides Photodynamic therapy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Dermatology Specialty Doctor to join our busy, motivated team at Bedford Hospital. The successful applicant must have four years postgraduate experience, with at least two years' experience in Dermatology, including general adult and paediatric dermatology and possess appropriate skills for minor surgery. A diploma in Dermatology is desirable.
The postholder will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, ensuring safe handover as appropriate. He/she will provide a prompt dermatology opinion on request from colleagues in other specialties.
The postholder will play an integral part in the Dermatology Service. The successful candidate will assist with General Dermatology clinics and Minor Surgery Clinics. He/she will help ensure that national targets are met and be an active member of the MDT and Clinical Meetings. He/she will provide a high quality service in liaison with the other Dermatologists, Nursing staff and General Practitioners.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Katya Burova, Job title: Consultant Dermatologist, Clinical Lead, Telephone number: 01234 795796
Other Contact
Cordelia Thomas – Service Manager
Cordelia.Thomas@bedsft.nhs.uk
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