Consultant Dermatologist

Job summary

The post-holder will join a team of three consultants and eight associate specialists who provide a comprehensive dermatology service to the area of mid and North Hampshire. This is closely supported by a specialist nurse team who carry out a full range of treatments such as surgery, phototherapy, PDT, patch testing, day treatments and support the medical team with counselling and management of melanoma and other cancer patients.

We are ideally seeking a candidate with MOPS/ Cancer experience

Job Plan

The provisional timetable will be a 10 PA contract, involving a mixture of minor operations, outpatient work as well as SPA, admin time and non-face-to-face direct clinical contact time. This timetable will be discussed and agreed upon successful appointment. This timetable would also depend on your subspecialist interest. Given the variable nature of clinical work, it is accepted that some activities may over and under run. If, however, an activity regularly over or under runs, then it may be appropriate to review this job plan and/or the support provided.

All Consultants are expected to undergo annual Appraisal and review of their Job Plans and Professional standards.

We are happy to accept applications for part time and full time roles

Main duties of the job

The aim of the post is to ensure continued provision of a comprehensive, high quality dermatology service and to lead on-going developments within the service to ensure all outpatient, surgical and cancer targets are met.

The post holder will support the continued development of excellent outpatient dermatological care and take a lead role for future service development opportunities. The successful candidate would be expected to develop and lead in their own area of interest and expertise.

The new appointee will be encouraged to provide postgraduate education to interested GP's. There is also a monthly postgraduate regional Solent Skin meeting, departmental governance meeting and RSM dermatology meetings, as well as the opportunity to join the monthly Oxford regional meeting.

About us

We are open to applications be based at Basingstoke, Winchester or Andover hospital. There will be an expectation to work cross site as agreed in job planning.

There is a separate clinical area for dermatology in the outpatient's department at Basingstoke and dedicated rooms in the outpatient suite at Winchester. We have recently developed a Dermatology day unit in AWMH.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards and outpatients
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

The appointee will be expected to participate in and share responsibility with the existing consultants for:

• The clinical workload of the department and service development
• Develop and provide services in his/her own area of specialist interest
• The administrative affairs of the department
• The management of the department and in due course, have the opportunity to rotate into the clinical leadership of the department

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• MRCP or Equivalent
• GMC Registration
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register
• CCT (proposed date must be within 6 months of interview) in Dermatology

Desirable

• Attend appropriate training courses

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• o Wide experience in all aspects of dermatology in both medical and surgical specialities
• oExperienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance and the benefits of how this improves the quality of care provided to patients

Desirable

• To provide a range of services to compliment the current skill mix of the department

Research & Teaching Skills

Essential

• Evidence of participation in Research
• Continuing to commit to Medical education
• Experience of Teaching (Medical students, Peers, MDT)

Skills & Ability

Essential

• Strong clinical and personal capability
• Ability to organise and manage outpatients priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills

Desirable

• Conceptual and analytical skills

Other specific requirements

Essential

• Continuing to commit to medical education
• Experience of Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Evidence of participation in research