Consultant Dermatologist

We are seeking a Consultant Dermatologist who has completed dermatology training with a CCT and wishes to join a rapidly growing dermatology team. Development of a sub-specialty interest is encouraged, with opportunities to establish academic links with neighbouring university hospitals in Bristol, Bath, Exeter, and Plymouth. This is a county-wide role, predominantly based in Taunton, with outreach to community hospitals across Somerset. Musgrove Park Hospital has traditionally been the base for dermatology services; however, services are expanding across multiple sites, including the Taunton Diagnostic Centre and a purpose-built dermatology hub at Yeovil Hospital. Further expansion is anticipated.

Clinical Duties Clinical duties, including minor surgery, account for 7 sessions per week. Teaching Medical students from Bristol and Peninsula Medical Schools will attend clinics for 28 weeks per year. Teaching will be shared across the team and led by the consultant. Research Candidates with a research profile who wish to include research in their job plan may negotiate protected research time. As with all clinical research, ongoing support in terms of time and university fees will be dependent on satisfactory progress. Clinical Governance The successful candidate will participate in monthly clinical governance meetings for the dermatology team. Administration and Budgetary Responsibilities This post is funded from the Somerset Foundation Trust dermatology budget. Appraisal, Job Planning and Mandatory Training Appraisal, job planning, and mandatory training will take place annually, in line with standard arrangements for Somerset Foundation Trust consultants. Further details are available on the Trust's revalidation website. Mandatory Revalidation Medical staff at Somerset Foundation Trust are allocated 1.5 SPA sessions for core revalidation activities.