ConsultantDermatology

Dermatology Consultant

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

London

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

3 days ago

About the role

The Department of Dermatology is seeking one part-time (8 PA) substantive consultant for a joint post, the post holder will run a range of clinics based at University Hospital Lewisham (UHL) and Guys and St Thomas' Hospital. This post will include general adult, paediatrics dermatology clinics and skin cancer clinics. The post also includes inpatient review of acute dermatology referrals. The post may have a requirement for flexible working across other South East London dermatology sites depending on service demand. We are looking for a dynamic applicant(s) who is committed to excellence in patient care and who is forward-looking as we explore innovative ways of delivering our services.

Provide high quality Dermatology care in out-patient clinics and perform high quality surgery within the appropriate level of

Attend required MDT and CPD events

Perform regular ward rounds with clinical There is no out of hours on call commitment but the Dermatology team are closely involved in the care of in-patients where needed.

Provide high quality support to GP colleagues in hospital and

Dermatology Consultant

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Provide leadership to the department, encouraging development of services with colleagues both in and outside the organisation.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development

Widening access (anchor institution) and employability

Improving the experience of staff with disability

Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development

Making equalities mainstream

Person specification

Essential

MBBS or equivalent
MRCP
GMC registration and hold a License to Practice
On the GMC specialist register for Dermatology or hold CCT in Dermatology or be within six months of obtaining CCT at date of interview or equivalent experience.
Comprehensive clinical experience in Dermatology
Significant expertise in the management of secondary dermatology, cancer, general adult and paediatric dermatology patients
Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.
Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Staff Management; Experience of performance management, developing and motivating staff.
Finance; Knowledge of finance and budgets.
Knowledge of research methodology and clinical trials
Ability to establish a good professional relationship with colleagues
Effective communicator and team player
Credibility, probity and integrity
Understanding of the principles of clinical governance and clinical risk
Understanding and experience of audit
Evidence of participation in clinical audit.

Desirable

Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Other higher degrees, e.g. BSc, PhD, MD.MSc, MD, PhD
Subspecialty training and interest to compliment service and development
Formal Teaching qualification.
Evidence of ability to lead and develop a teaching programme
Experience in service business case
An understanding of corpocracy in the NHS
Service development or improvement projects
Evidence of personal research projects and their presentation.

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Track record of service development.