Consultant Dermatologist

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality medical care with an emphasis on dermatology to those entitled. This will involve providing specialised dermatological services in accordance with the relevant agreement, treating a range of skin conditions, including complex and chronic dermatological issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering high-quality medical care with an emphasis on dermatology to those entitled.
• Providing specialised dermatological services in accordance with the relevant agreement.
• Treating a range of skin conditions, including complex and chronic dermatological issues.
• Engaging in dermatology clinics and offering expert guidance to general practitioners.
• Managing dermatological administrative duties, such as referrals and skin-related medication management.
• Performing dermatological procedures and surgeries as necessary.
• Maintaining precise and comprehensive clinical records for dermatological treatments.
• Collaborating with the dermatology department and the broader general practice team.
• Keeping up to date with the latest developments in dermatology and implementing best practices.
• Leading dermatology quality improvement initiatives within the practice.
• Overseeing dermatological aspects of QOF.
• Participating in dermatology-related practice meetings.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of dermatological services, including clinical governance and training.
• Ensuring compliance with dermatological standards in the appraisal process.
• Engaging in dermatology-specific revalidation.
• Committing to ongoing professional development in dermatology.
• Supporting the training of medical students and junior doctors in dermatological practices.
• Assisting the partners in enhancing dermatological services and practice income.
• Reviewing and adhering to dermatology-specific protocols and policies.
• Promoting a culture of continuous improvement in dermatological care.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Participating in dermatology audits.
• Engaging in local initiatives to enhance dermatological service delivery and patient care.
• Involvement in reviewing significant events in dermatology using structured approaches like root cause analysis (RCA).

The ideal candidate will possess a medical degree alongside a recognised specialist qualification in Dermatology, such as a Diploma in Dermatology. They will have demonstrated experience in managing a broad spectrum of skin conditions, encompassing complex and chronic dermatological illnesses.

Essential Requirements:

• Specialist Dermatology Qualification.
• Dermatology Experience.
• Full GMC Registration and Inclusion on the National Performers List.
• Clinical Dermatology Expertise.
• Outpatient Dermatology Experience.
• Commitment to Evidence-Based Dermatology.
• Exceptional Clinical and Communication Skills.
• IT Proficiency in Dermatology.
• Leadership and Teamwork Capabilities.
• Continuous Professional Development in Dermatology.
• Research and Academic Contributions.
• UK Practice Eligibility.
• Knowledge of QOF and Clinical Audit Experience.
• Effective Time Management and Organisational Skills.
• Empathy and Sensitivity.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
• Occupational Health Clearance.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience of Medicines Management.
• Experience of ICB Initiatives.
• Experience in Teaching and Training.