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About the role

Consultant Dermatologist with a specialist interest in Medical Dermatology University Hospital Bristol NHS foundation Trust wishes to appoint a Consultant Dermatologist in the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI). The post will involve working alongside our existing highly motivated team of Dermatologists and have a specialist interest in medical dermatology, and who deliver care to the population of Bristol and the surrounding area. The post holder will be based at the Bristol Dermatology Centre in the BRI. The Department is looking to recruit a consultant whose schedule will include set days working from the dermatology centre to support the clinical workforce, resident doctors and large specialist nurse teams. Candidates wanting to work LTFT are also encouraged to apply.Please refer to the job description for more information.

Our current team of dermatologists includes Consultants, Associate Specialist, supported by speciality resident doctors and clinical fellows and GP trainee. The Bristol Dermatology Department is a large teaching hospital providing a full range of dermatology services for the local population as well as a regional service in paediatric, phototherapy, contact dermatitis, skin lymphoma and nail disease. As part of an undergraduate and postgraduate teaching trust, we are one of the regional training centres for dermatology. The Bristol Dermatology Centre is a self-contained facility including a phototherapy suite, contact dermatitis suite, treatment area, skin surgery day case theatres, administration and consultant offices. The Dermatology Department provides a full range of services to the local population of Bristol and adjacent areas.

Person specification

Essential

Fully registered with GMC
Certification of completion of specialist training (CCT) (or equivalent
OR Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) at the point of interview
Candidates can be within 6 months of gaining CCT at the date of interview. Please note this does not apply to CESR applications
Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Dermatology to start Consultant appointment
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in dermatology
Able to take responsibility for delivering service without direct supervision
Up to date knowledge and experience of dermatology.
Knowledge of NHS priorities with reference to dermatology
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Positive approach to evidence based practice
Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Evidence of peer review research papers
Experience of teaching medical students.
Experience of supervising trainees
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Ability to practice independently as a consultant
Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues.
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English
Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
Meets professional health requirements
Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role.

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Evidence of a special interest and expertise that complements those of other consultants in the department and is consistent with the Trust's service strategy
Broad range of IT skills
Ability to increase the academic profile of the department
Formal teaching qualification
Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
Management experience
Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Dermatology Consultant (Medical)

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Person specification