About this role
Job summary We are looking to recruit a new Locum Consultant Dermatologist to join our forward thinking and friendly Dermatology Team, based at our Chorley site. The role includes adult clinics (both general dermatology and 2 week rule suspected skin cancer referrals), as well as theatre sessions and ward referrals. The Dermatology Unit has excellent links with the Plastic Surgery Department, situated within the Trust and is the hub of the Lancashire Cancer Network and is the central base for local Plastic surgeons, with whom Dermatology has developed close working relationships with and hosts the specialist skin MDT meeting. Provision of a specialised Dermatology Service to the local population supported by experienced Medical, Specialist Nurse, and Nursing colleagues and of a comprehensive service utilising our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities and as much of the service locally as possible, minimising inconvenience to patients and ensuring ease of access. The specifics of the job plan will be required to meet the needs of the service but can be discussed and negotiated with the candidate.
Main duties of the job
You would provide direct care to patients; contribute where appropriate to multi-disciplinary teams and take part in the co-ordination of care for patients within CDH and RPH as well taking an active role, in conjunction with colleagues, in the planning, development and delivery of the Dermatology Service for the Directorate.
You would assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time, and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods and promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development and continue to maintain links with General Practitioners operating in the area, as well as contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
The Dermatology department diagnoses and treats the whole range of inflammatory skin conditions and skin cancers in adults, as well as providing guidance for in-patients with Dermatology conditions.
We provide a specialised Dermatology service to the local population supported by experienced medical, specialist nurse, and nursing colleagues. Our comprehensive service also utilises our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.
About us Lancashire Teachings Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises the Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley District Hospital. The Trust provides a comprehensive range of outpatient Dermatology Services at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, in our purpose-built Dermatology Outpatient and Treatment Centre opened in April 2003, where all Dermatology clinics are held. The Centre is well-equipped with consulting suites, treatment rooms, theatres, office space, narrow-band UVB and UVA cabinets, hand and foot PUVA machine, and patch test facilities. The team consists of consultants, specialty doctors, medical photographers, dermatology specialist nurses, medical secretaries, admin support assistants and a management team. Ward referrals are at both sites. The weekly Regional Specialist Skin MDT is carried out via Teams.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:
What we can offer Job Plan/On-call Requirements The Team
Person Specification
Health Essential
Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBBS or equivalent MRCP or non-UK equivalent Willing to work towards a CESR
Desirable
Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM MRCP RCP(UK) Specialty Certificate Exam, Dermatology CCST or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
Experience & Skills Essential
Wide experience in dermatology Commitment to attending Clinical Supervisor Training Course within the first 6 months of starting the post
Desirable
Trained Clinical Supervisor
Management Essential
Evidence of Clinical Leadership Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development
Desirable
Management course/ certification
Research and Deveolpment Essential
Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Personal Essential
Proven effective communication skills. Good organisation skills (with examples). Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley Works well within a multidisciplinary environment.
Aptitudes and Skills Essential
Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
Desirable
Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chorley Hospital
Preston Road
Chorley
PR7 1PP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)