Overview
Consultant Dermatologist required for a fixed-term 6-month post (6.5 PA) to cover maternity leave commencing January 26. Based across up to two hospital sites within the West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: Watford General Hospital, Hemel Hempstead, and St Albans City Hospitals.
You will join an established Dermatology team and will be supported by colleagues across the service and specialist nursing teams. The department provides services including day case surgery, paediatric dermatology, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing and iontophoresis, with specialist clinics in joint leg ulcers, vulval and male genital dermatoses, hair and skin of colour. An outreach Plastic Surgery service from the Royal Free Hospital is available.
The post-holder will work with colleagues to support and develop dermatology services for the local population.
Main duties include general dermatology and skin cancer clinics, minor surgical sessions, teledermatology sessions and attendance at skin cancer MDT meetings. Development of a specialist interest that complements the department will be encouraged.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical care for dermatology patients and those under skin cancer care as part of a large multidisciplinary team
* Carry out general dermatology clinics and skin cancer clinics
* Undertake minor surgical sessions
* Participate in teledermatology sessions and attend skin cancer MDT meetings
* Contribute to development of a specialist interest aligned with departmental needs
Qualifications & Requirements
* Current UK professional registration
* Ability to work effectively within a large team of consultants, junior doctors, nurses and administrative staff
* Mentorship by a senior consultant dermatologist; no on-call commitments
* Willingness to engage with service development and digital care initiatives
Additional Information
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of safeguarding requirements
* Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside other applications
* Employer: West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Location: Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB
Employment Details
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year; London Fringe £149 per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Full-time or part-time
* Reference: 360-A-7040-A
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