The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for a Locum Consultant in Dermatology on a 24‑month fixed term contract.
This post offers continued practice across a wide range of dermatology conditions, including clinics for systemic diseases, routine and cancerous lesions, paediatrics and skin surgery. Other clinical workloads include inpatient referrals, reviews, and advice to primary care and administrative virtual clinics. Attendance at local MDT meetings, joint plastic surgery clinics, and monthly RSM education sessions is included in the job plan.
The department handles dermatology conditions with clinics in general skin conditions, systemic diseases (e.g., psoriasis), pigmented lesions, fast‑track cancer clinics, and paediatric dermatology. Joint clinics with plastic surgeons and a weekly skin cancer MDT (plus a bi‑monthly specialist MDT with Oxford colleagues) are part of the service. The post holder will also be encouraged to develop local research and audit plans.
Support includes a team of Dermatology Specialist Nurses, Skin Cancer Specialist Nurses, a nurse‑led phototherapy service (UVA, UVB & PDT), patch testing, and full radiology facilities (CT and MRI). Outpatient clinics are held in the dedicated dermatology area on the third floor of the Wren unit.
Clinical Duties
* Multidisciplinary team working with regular MDT discussions.
* Providing evidence‑based care for patients.
* Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in charge, including all administrative duties.
* Development of sub‑specialty interests aligned with departmental needs and strategic direction.
* Teaching, examination, accreditation duties, and contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education.
* Provision of cover for Consultant colleagues during leave periods as agreed within Trust policy.
* Participation in quality improvement and continuing medical education.
* Conducting suitable duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
* Other clinical responsibilities by mutual agreement.
Refer to the attached full job description and person specification.
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