Consultant Dermatologist

Consultant in Dermatology

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our well-established team. The team are keen to develop a virtual lesion service and therefore an interest in service development, and complex surgery would be useful.

This is a new (10 PA) consultant post. The main aim of the post is to provide Dermatological care for patients in Cornwall.

You will join an existing team of three Dermatology Consultants, one GU Consultant, three Associate Specialists and five specialty doctors. We offer a number of specialist services including Mohs micrographic surgery, one stop “see and treat” skin lesion clinics, paediatric dermatology, cutaneous allergy as well as a modern phototherapy unit. A dedicated team of nurses provide nurse led clinical services including Isotretinoin, cytotoxic and biologic drug monitoring, PDT, dressings clinics and day treatment clinics.

The majority of nursing staff are trained to carry out minor procedures and 3 nurses have undergone training to carry out simple excision surgery. There are 4 nurse prescribers in the unit with more undergoing training. Two highly competent clinical nurse specialists see patients for diagnosis, follow up appointments and liaise with our oncology and surgical colleagues.

The team run general outpatient clinics at West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance) and Penrice Hospital (St Austell). Additional phototherapy units are situated at West Cornwall, East Cornwall and Camborne and Redruth hospitals
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of Dermatology patients.
- Deliver outpatient clinics remotely using a virtual platform and in face to face clinics
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dermatology service
- Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical Governance and Audit.
- To attend meetings as
- Fulfil duties of weekly timetable including any out-of-hours responsibilities
- Lead on delivering a robust Dermatology service for Cornwall.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England
- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

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