Job Summary
We are looking for an NHS Locum Consultant Dermatologist to provide a comprehensive dermatology service together with the existing team of Dermatologists, Plastic Surgeons and Specialist Nurses.
The Dermatology Department at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital serves a population of approximately 250,000, with referrals primarily from West Norfolk and increasing numbers from South Lincolnshire and North Cambridgeshire. The unit is based in a purpose-built facility opened in 1999, with a dedicated outpatient clinic, surgical suites, and services such as photo therapy (narrow band UVB), patch testing, lower limb assessment, daylight PDT and iontophoresis. Peripheral clinics are held at the North Cambridgeshire Hospital.
The Clinical Nurse Manager leads joint working across the Dermatology and Plastic Surgery teams. We maintain close links with regional teaching hospitals in Cambridge and Norwich and participate in monthly regional clinics; we teach medical students from the University of East Anglia. We are a member of the regional skin MDT and Lymphoma MDT at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Appointee Will Be Expected To:
* Work with all members of the team to provide a high-quality dermatology service.
* Be fully committed to achieving departmental targets to deliver care.
* Assist with the organization of the medical student teaching program.
* Develop and maintain expertise as a medical student tutor.
* Contribute towards the supervision and training for nurses and other junior health professionals within the department.
* Take an active role in research and development initiatives within the department.
* Take an active role in Clinical Governance, Audit, Skin MDT and Educational Meetings for the Dermatology Department.
* Maintain awareness of safety responsibilities and attend relevant health and safety training.
* Develop leadership skills to support the Dermatology service.
* Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
About Us
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We are building a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2031/2 and undergoing significant digital transformation, including a new electronic patient record from 2026 to improve care across The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. The QEH provides a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community services to around 331,000 people in west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs. We value kindness, wellness and fairness and are committed to continuous quality improvement; in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection we were rated “Good”. We offer recognised learning and apprenticeships in a supportive environment with 4,000 staff and volunteers, and 530 beds across 33 wards with modern facilities.
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or evidence of equivalent qualification
* Completion of specialist training in dermatology in the European Union
* Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
* Evidence of competencies to support thorough and broad training in all aspects of dermatology
Desirable
* MRCP or equivalent; working towards the Specialist Register through CESR route
Clinical Skills
Essential
* Wide clinical knowledge and experience of dermatology
* Experience in clinical decision-making and risk management
* Ability to prioritise clinical need and know when to seek help
* Proven ability to work effectively in outpatient clinics and inpatient settings
Desirable
* Dermatology specialty certificate exam
Specialty Specific Skills
Essential
* Experience in UV light therapies, allergy testing techniques, wound dressings and day treatments
Desirable
* British Society for Dermatological Surgery course competence in basic surgery
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure. UK registration and sponsorship requirements apply where relevant. For further information see NHS Careers and UK Visas and Immigration resources.
Employer: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. Address: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn, Kings Lynn, PE30 4ET. Website: https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk
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