Locum Consultant Dermatologist

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

2 days ago

About the role

This is a Locum Consultant Dermatologist role, offered for a fixed term period of 12 months. The post is offered on a part time contract for approximately 7 PA.The post will commence as soon as possible. The successful applicant will join a team of dermatologists who work closely with the plastic surgery department to provide a skin cancer service at Southmead Hospital Operating Unit (HOU). We provide a general dermatology service and have close links with the dermatology department at City Hospital Operating unit with whom we are developing a Group Clinical Service, led by the Medicine Division at City & Weston HOU. The dermatology service is a local and regional service primarily covering Bristol and South Gloucestershire populations, but we also provide an SSMDT and accept tertiary referrals for patients with complex skin cancer in the South-West. We also deliver specialist services such as Mohs' micrographic surgery, Laser, Biologics for Eczema, Vulval dermatology, and Psychodermatology. The post-holder will join a team of 7 Consultant Dermatologists, 1 Specialty Doctor, 3 specialist nurses and 6 Resident Doctors employed at Southmead.

The Dermatology Department is within the Surgical Directorate at Southmead and is currently managed together with Plastic Surgery to improve skin cancer patient pathways. The Dermatologists see approximately 9,500 new patients and 8,000 follow ups per year. There is a dedicated area of outpatients in the Brunel building at Southmead Hospital that houses both Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, local anaesthetic skin surgery theatres, procedure rooms and a Mohs laboratory.

Person specification

Essential

MB BS or equivalent
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians
Must have CCT Dermatology and have been entered on the GMC Specialist Register at the time of the appointment OR within 6 months of obtaining expected CCT at the time of interview. * Locum candidates will be considered without CCT or CESR
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
Minimum of five years postgraduate experience including higher surgical/medical training, three years as a Senior Registrar in an approved training post, or equivalent. Part of this period may be in a post of equivalent responsibility and training potential.
Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Positive approach to evidence-based practice
Evidence of recent and regular engagement with continuing professional development (CPD)
Knowledge of the principles of clinical audit and evidence of participation
Knowledge of the principles involved in research
Evidence of involvement in research
Experience of teaching medical students and AHP's
Experience of supervising trainees
Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
Ability to practice independently and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
Evidence of management training and evidence of learning from it
Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of 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
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
Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
Ability to be a flexible team member
Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
Awareness of personal limitations
Meets professional health requirements
Agreement to travel to and work in other Bristol NHS Foundation Trust sites necessitated by the role
Training in diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer, general and surgical dermatology.

Desirable

Higher academic qualification e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience in other relevant medical specialities
Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology.
Advanced training in skin surgery
Evidence of publication of peer reviewed academic papers
Willingness to undertake further research
Formal teaching / education qualification
Educational supervisor training completed