About this role
Job summary We have an opportunity to join the Dermatology Department at LTHTR as a Locum Consultant Dermatologist. The post will be initially a fixed-term 12-month contract based on 8 PA's, with the potential for long term extension. This will be based in our Dermatology Department at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital. You will be part of the provision of a specialised Dermatology Service to the local population and supported by experienced Medical, Specialist Nurse, and Nursing colleagues. This is a comprehensive service, utilising our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities and delivering asmuch of the service locally as possible, minimising inconvenience to patients and ensuring ease of access. The role includes adult clinics (general dermatology patients and 2-week referrals), a weekly theatre session (primary closures), adult and paediatric ward referrals. The Dermatology Unit has excellent links with the Plastic Surgery Department, situated within the Trust.
Main duties of the job 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. Take an active role, in conjunction with colleagues, in the planning, development and delivery of the Dermatology Service for the Directorate. 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. Promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development. Continue to maintain links with General Practitioners operating in the area. Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
About us Lancashire Teachings Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises two sites, Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital. We provide a comprehensive range of outpatient Dermatology Services in our purpose-built Dermatology Outpatient and Treatment Centre, based at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, which opened in April 2003. The Centre is well-equipped with consulting suites, treatment room with narrow-band UVB and UVA cabinets, hand and foot PUVA machine, and photodynamic light source, patch test facilities, theatre, shared Consultant offices, secretarial office, and sister/specialist nurse offices. Our Dermatology Clinics are run by two Consultant Dermatologists (of which this post is one), two Speciality Doctors, a Band 8 Dermatology Specialist Nurse (DSN), a Band 7 DSN, and a Band 6 DSN. There are also Nurse-led clinics including phototherapy and patch testing. The service is centralised at Chorley Hospital though with Ward Referrals almost exclusively at CDH unless, for exceptional leave cover, at Royal Preston Site.
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
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice MBBS or equivalent CCST or equivalent MRCP or non-UK equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or on a recognised training programme eligible for entry within 6 months of interview
Desirable
Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM RCP(UK) Specialty Certificate Exam, Dermatology
Experience and 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
Personal Essential
Proven effective communication skills (with examples). Good organisation skills (with examples). Works well within a multidisciplinary environment. Resident within 30 minutes travel time to Chorley/Preston.
Desirable
Car owner/driver
Research and Development Essential
Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications
Desirable
Evidence of peer reviewed publications
Aptitudes and Skills Essential
Commitment to working as part of a clinical team.
Desirable
Teaching skills for both medical and paramedical disciplines
Health Essential
Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC Standards/ Good Medical Practice
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)