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Job Summary
This is a full-time 10 PA Consultant Dermatology Surgeon position based mainly at the Friends Dermatology Centre within Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH), Canterbury. East Kent offers a well-established surgical and Mohs micrographic surgery service, developed over many years with leading UK dermatologic surgeons. We seek an energetic and enthusiastic colleague with an interest in Skin Cancer and advanced Skin Surgery, with occasional clinics.
Main Duties
Role-specific duties: The responsibilities include providing a first-class clinical service, leading supporting staff effectively, practicing ethically, maintaining confidentiality, supporting other specialties, and contributing to postgraduate teaching. The appointee will deliver a comprehensive dermatology service, with a special interest to complement existing consultants.
About Us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving around 700,000 people. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway. We are on an exciting journey of transformation, focusing on research, clinical leadership, and making our trust a rewarding workplace.
Additional Benefits: Through our Family First scheme, we offer roles for partners of consultants, and we provide removal expenses, up to 32 days' annual leave, support for study and quality improvement, and medical research opportunities.
Job Details
* Posted: 02 May 2025
* Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible
* Location: Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, CT1 3NG
Job Responsibilities
Role specific duties: As detailed above, including service provision, leadership, ethical practice, confidentiality, and contribution to teaching.
Your Commitments
We focus on safe patient care and a positive work culture. You will be expected to:
* Follow GMC guidance and infection control policies
* Audit outcomes, report incidents, and manage risks
* Participate in appraisals and foster team relationships
* Communicate effectively across departments and with GPs
* Undertake non-emergency work as required
* Respond to patient complaints
* Support financial sustainability and give eight weeks' notice for leave
Teaching & Research
We are passionate about teaching and encourage consultants to supervise and recruit junior staff. We also promote research, encouraging new consultants to become Principal Investigators with full support.
Values
Our core values are caring, safe, respectful, and making a difference. We expect you to demonstrate these throughout your employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training (Essential): GMC registration, eligibility for GMC Specialist Register or CCT within 6 months, English Level 2, broad dermatology experience.
Desirable: Surgical experience in advanced skin grafts and flaps, Mohs training.
Skills & Experience (Essential): NHS experience, teaching experience.
Clinical Governance: Participation in audits.
Personal Attributes: Upholds trust values.
Other Requirements: Ability to travel between sites, on-call commitment.
Additional Information
This post is subject to DBS checks, and applicants require UK registration and possibly sponsorship for work in the UK. Further details are available on the NHS Careers website and UK Visas and Immigration site.
Employer Details
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury, CT1 3NG. Visit our website.
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