Overview
The post is for a one-year fixed term locum consultant with the option to extend. The successful candidate will be responsible for the delivery and development of high-quality Dermatology care. The post holder will also participate in the normal duties relating to the administration of the Dermatology Department, including teaching, continuing medical education and audit/clinical governance.
Responsibilities
* Contribute with colleagues and peers to the provision of a hospital-based specialist Dermatology service.
* Have full and continuing clinical responsibility for the care of patients under their care and the provision of treatment relevant to dermatological conditions whilst in hospital.
* Provide advice and assistance to consultants in other specialties where appropriate and delegate to and train junior staff as required.
* Provide a senior clinical role in the continuing development of the Dermatology Service, including specialist clinics.
* Provide on a reciprocal basis a consultant service in the absence of consultant colleagues.
Department and Working Environment
We are a people business where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team dedicated to innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust offers opportunities for career development in a progressive working environment in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Application and Working Arrangements
Please note that all communication will be electronic and applicants should check their email regularly. If you need additional support, including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will connect you with the recruitment team. We welcome requests for less than full-time/flexible working and will consider them with due regard to service needs. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
It is possible that vacancies may close before the advertised closing date. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.
Job Plan and Clinical Sessions
The job plan will be a 10 PA contract which will include dedicated SPA time. There is potential for the post to increase to 12 PAs with optional DCC sessions. An indicative timetable and job plan is outlined below; the final plan will be agreed with the Service Line or Care Group Director upon appointment and is subject to annual review under the Trust’s Job Planning Programme. The post is advertised with 1.5 Generic SPA. The department will support additional SPA and Medical School activity as needed. We would expect the average full-time Consultant to have 2 SPAs in their Job Plan.
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