ConsultantDermatologyPermanent

Consultant Dermatologist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Shoreham By Sea

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

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Posted

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About the role

This is a new post to enhance the already excellent Dermatology services of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust based at Southlands, Worthing and St Richard’s Hospitals. The primary role of the Dermatologists is to manage patients with high-risk skin cancers and complex medical dermatology cases. We are expecting the successful candidate to actively participate in the development of the Dermatology service at UHS, working closely with the established team across the Trust.

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The clinical duties of the post include the following:

• Responsibility for seeing patients in out-patients, attend wards for reviews at the request of the in-patient teams and to develop the service so it can provide a high quality service for our patients. • Contributing to the training of nurses and other staff, and participating in the activities of the Postgraduate Medical Centre including Medical Audit. • Undertaking administrative duties associated with the care of the patients, and helping run the clinical department.

Consultant Dermatologist

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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A successful Dermatologist candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

• Strong critical and analytical thinking to objectively evaluate each case and provide the correct diagnosis • A flexible approach with regard to new possible treatments, especially in complex cases or where research is not conclusive • Strong problem-solving skills to decide on the appropriate treatment plans • A willingness to collaborate with other specialists to provide the best possible treatments for clients • Professional conduct, which includes confidentiality and providing patients with excellent health care • The ability to remain calm and professional in crisis situations • Excellent physical and mental health to cope with the long hours and emotional strains of the job

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At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

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Person specification

Essential

• Basic medical degree
• MRCP or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview.
• If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Dermatology] or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the
• If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Completed dermatology Higher Specialty Training in approved training programme to CCT level
• Experience in General Medicine
• Experience in Minor Surgery
• Experience in Skin Surgery
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Evidence of participation in audit
• Appropriate progression of career to date
• Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Desirable

Higher degree
• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
• Recognised teaching qualification
Research experience
Publications
Prizes & Honours