Consultant in Dermatology

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fulltime Dermatology Consultant at East Sussex Healthcare in the Specialist MedicineDivision. You will join our established Dermatology Consultants and nursing teams, specialty trust doctor and General Practitioners with a special interest in the Dermatology.

The Department is looking to appoint an individual who are experienced, dynamic and committed in delivering services that reflect best clinical practice within the specialty of Dermatology.

The applicant will have experience in diagnosing and managing all aspects of general dermatology including skin cancer and inflammatory skin disease with assessment and treatment.

This post will provide consultant leadership to the supervision ofjunior medical and nursing teams delivering high quality safe outpatient and inpatient care.

The post will support inpatient referrals to the specialityand provide clinical expertise to the referring medical teams. This post does not have an on-call commitment.

Nurse led services include skin surgery, phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, drug monitoring / biologics clinic, patch testing and intralesional steroid and botox injections.

We are committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression and revalidation.

Main duties of the job

The Department is therefore looking to appoint an individual who are experienced, dynamic and committed in delivering services that reflect best clinical practice within the specialty of Dermatology. The applicant will have experience in diagnosing and managing all aspects of general dermatology with an emphasis on skin cancer and surgery.

The post will support inpatient referrals to the speciality and provide clinical expertise to the referring medical teams.

This post will provide consultant leadership to the supervision ofnursing teams delivering phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, drug monitoring / biologics clinic, patch testing and intralesional steroid and botox injections.

We are committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities to support their career progression and revalidation.

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate a high-quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached. PENDING RCP APPROVAL.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications,Higher Qualifications,Registration

Essential

Higher Degree MB BS or equivalent, Membership or Fellowship of the MRCP Full Registration with GMC with a licence to practice Specialist Qualification- in Dermatology or equivalent with certificate of completion of training (CCT) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR)

Desirable

MD or equivalent BSc accreditation

Training and Experience

Essential

Wide experience in all aspects of Dermatology culminating in the aware of CCT in specialties. Demonstrate interest in surgical dermatology and competent in dermatological surgery. Experience of skin cancer multi-disciplinary meetings

Desirable

Experience in other relevant medical specialties. Completion of courses relevant to Dermatology. Advanced training in skin surgery/post CCST fellowship.

Administration and Management

Essential

Evidence of participation in staff management Understanding of recent initiatives and changes, including Clinical Governance and Appraisal

Desirable

Management course and/or qualifications Knowledge of the structure of Health Service

Audit,Research and Publications

Essential

Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit Evidence of participation in audit and research Understanding of the role of research

Desirable

Completion and/or Publication of audit projects Experience of clinical research culminating in presentation and publication of original studies, review articles, etc, relevant to speciality Ability to lead clinical research project

Personal skills, Personal attributes

Essential

Effective communicator, able to work in a multi-disciplinary team Leadership qualities Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills. Ability to work with colleagues in other specialities to develop local services. Professional attitude towards work Good record of attendance

Desirable

Good presentation skills Demonstration of initiated projects Specific attributes for post UK Driving Licence

---