Job overview
Locum Consultant in Dermatology
part time contract ( mat leave cover)
6 PAs Post
Whipps Cross Hospital
We are pleased to invite applications for a Locum Consultant in Dermatology to join our supportive and forward-thinking team at Whipps Cross Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Dermatologist with strong clinical skills, a commitment to high-quality patient care, and the ability to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and other specialties to ensure seamless patient pathways.
Main duties of the job
seamless patient pathways.
The appointee will work alongside 10 established dermatology consultants at Whipps Cross University Hospital. Specifically, the post holder will support provision of outpatient and inpatient care (ward referrals) for patients referred for dermatology care. The post holder will play a key role in meeting the increasing demand of skin cancer referrals, providing ‘see and treat’ clinics/biopsies, complex secondary care referrals and specialist clinics, such as Patch Testing. The post holder will also be triaging referrals via ERS system such as A&G/Teledermatology, attending the weekly cancer MDT as well as local and regional teaching/governance meetings. You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practise and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.
Working for our organisation
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
seamless patient pathways.
The appointee will work alongside 10 established dermatology consultants at Whipps Cross University Hospital. Specifically, the post holder will support provision of outpatient and inpatient care (ward referrals) for patients referred for dermatology care. The post holder will play a key role in meeting the increasing demand of skin cancer referrals, providing ‘see and treat’ clinics/biopsies, complex secondary care referrals and specialist clinics, such as Patch Testing. The post holder will also be triaging referrals via ERS system such as A&G/Teledermatology, attending the weekly cancer MDT as well as local and regional teaching/governance meetings. You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practise and be on the Specialist Register, or within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent at interview stage.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. MBBS (or equivalent)
2. MRCP UK (or equivalent)
3. Eligible for full GMC Registration
Clinical Experience
Essential criteria
4. Comprehensive clinical training in General Medical conditions, General Dermatology diagnostic and treatment procedures;
5. Specialist areas including Dermato-pathology, Phototherapy, skin cancers/Pigmented lesions/melanoma, contact dermatitis, Vulval dermatoses, Paediatric Dermatology etc.;
6. Inpatient care for those who require hospitalisation treatment
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
7. Dermatological procedures and surgery.
Clinical Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Comprehensive knowledge of general and some specialist Dermatology areas.
Audit Management & IT
Essential criteria
9. Evidence of conducting and presenting clinical audit projects, attendance of dept meetings and post-graduate activities and management meetings.
Research. Teaching skill & experience
Essential criteria
10. Experience of teaching medical undergraduates Understanding / knowledge of Research ethics
Desirable criteria
11. Attainment of MD or equivalent higher degrees
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
12. Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate and problem solve
13. Accountability: ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority
14. High standards in patient care able to empathise and communicate with patients, relatives and carers. Able to work co-operatively with others to achieve organisational and personal goals