Job Summary
We're seeking a skilled and compassionate Dermatology Consultant to join our team in delivering high-quality, patient‑centred care. This role involves managing a diverse caseload of dermatological conditions, providing expert diagnosis and treatment, and contributing to multidisciplinary care planning.
Main Duties of the Job
* Clinical Management: Provide expert care across a broad range of dermatological conditions, including skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease.
* Procedural Work: Perform dermatological procedures such as biopsies, excisions, and minor surgeries in line with service needs.
* Teledermoscopy: Manage a dedicated teledermoscopy caseload, ensuring timely and accurate remote assessment of skin lesions.
* Clinical Leadership: Offer guidance and support to junior staff, contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions, and help shape service development.
* Documentation & Governance: Maintain accurate clinical records and adhere to governance, safety, and quality standards.
* Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues across specialties to ensure integrated and patient‑centred care.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
• Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
• Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
• 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
• Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
• Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* On Specialist Register or due to obtain relevant CCT within 6 months of interview
* Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
* MRCP
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable Qualifications
* Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Essential Clinical Experience
* Broad based experience in Dermatology
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
* Knowledge and participation in CPD
* Competence in Dermatology
Desirable Clinical Experience
* Experience of NHS
* Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
* Evidence of above average performance
* Additional clinical qualification(s)
Essential Clinical Governance
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable Clinical Governance
* Knowledge of risk management
* Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Essential Research
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable Research
* Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
* Research degree
Essential Teaching
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable Teaching
* Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Essential Management
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable Management
* Evidence of management training
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient‑centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual's contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Salary £110,240 to £160,951 a year
Contract Permanent
Working Pattern Full‑time
Location Prince Philip Hospital, Bryngwyn Mawr, Llanelli, SA14 8QF
Reference Number 100-MED-PPH-131
Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Prince Philip Hospital, Bryngwyn Mawr, Llanelli, SA14 8QF
Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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