Locum Consultant Dermatologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dermatology department at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, specifically at the Solihull and Good Hope Hospital sites. We are seeking to appoint an excellent dermatologist to support provision of medical dermatology and skin cancer services on a fixed term basis for 6 months (10 PAs). Applicants wishing to work part time are welcome to apply. The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential. A strong commitment from the appointee to the Department and involvement with governance and audit is expected. Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information, could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1998. The appointment is subject to pre-employment health screening.

* Well-developed listening and communication skills and be able to deal effectively with clinicians from all disciplines, managers and professionals both within and outside the Trust. * To be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. * To support the work and development of allied professionals in the department, such as nursing colleagues and resident doctors * Well-developed presentational skills, good report writing skills and make effective use of presentation aids. * To keep up to date with the latest developments in Dermatology in order to be able to best advise our patients regarding elements of their care