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 be expected to participate in the normal duties relating to the administration of the Dermatology Department. These duties will include teaching, continuing medical education and audit/clinical governance.
Main duties of the job
* The post holder will be expected to contribute with colleagues and peers to the provision of a hospital-based specialist Dermatology service.
* The post holder will have full and continuing clinical responsibility for the care of patients under their care and the provision of treatment, which is relevant to the Dermatological condition whilst in hospital. This may involve the provision of advice and assistance to consultants in other specialties and the proper delegation to and training of junior staff.
* The provision of a senior clinical role in the continuing development of the Dermatology Service including specialist clinics.
* To provide on a reciprocal basis, a consultant service in the absence of consultant colleagues.
About us
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 of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Job Plan for the post will be agreed with the Service Line or Care Group Director upon appointment and will be subject to annual review in line with the Trusts Job Planning Programme.
The post is advertised with 1.5 Generic SPA. The department will support additional SPA and Medical School activity in the Job Plan according to the needs of the Service. We would expect the Average full time Consultant to have 2 SPAs in their Job Plan.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via oCCT or CESR (CP) - proposed CCT/CESR (CP) date must be within 6 months of interview oCESR or oEuropean Community Rights
Desirable
* Dedicated period of fully assessed post-graduate training
Experience
Essential
* General medical and surgical dermatology experience
Desirable
* Evidence of interest and ability to educate. eg. teaching experience and supervision of projects, training
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