About this role
Job summary The Dermatology department at Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is looking for a Locum Consultant Dermatologist to join the team on a 12-month fixed term basis. You will support with outpatient and inpatient clinics across three sites within the Trust (Harlow, Epping and Bishops Stortford). Outpatient review and advice constitutes the majority of the workload. There are no designated inpatient dermatology beds, however specialist advice is given on inpatients when requested.
Main duties of the job You will support the general dermatology pathway including paediatric patients and patients on systemic therapies - high risk drugs. The post holder will conduct outpatient clinics for patients referred to PAHT, which will include conducting minor procedures, diagnostics or the management of complex patients. There is a requirement to understand the national cancer targets to support pathways
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
Scope and range
Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients with dermatological concerns To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of outpatients attending PAH and outlying clinics at Epping, Harlow, and Bishops Stortford.
Duties and responsibilities
You will work with Professional colleagues and local managers to ensure the efficient running of the service and will share with other practitioners in the medical contribution to management. Supervise junior doctors and dermatology clinical nurse specialists and other non-medical prescribers.
Train clinical nurse specialists, junior doctors in minor dermatological surgery and the prescribing of systemics. Creating a robust training plan to evidence training. Ensuring only patients suitable for treatment in secondary care remain in secondary care. You will see patients in an outpatient setting referred on a CWT or routine pathway for diagnosis, management and treatment. Supporting patients along the cancer pathway for their first appointment, minor operation clinics, breaking bad news and surveillance. To develop enhanced clinical skills, especially in the assessment and management of acutely ill patients. To have excellent team-working skills with the abilities and professional attitude to work well in a multi-professional team. To deliver clinical and quality targets agreed both nationally and locally with clinical teams and commissioners. To follow patients throughout their clinical pathways. To provide high quality inpatient and outpatient services which are coordinated and person- centred to the population served by PAH. To engage fully in development of services to meet the anticipated future challenges of the ageing population. To lead on and drive forward innovations within service area. Ensure compliance with the ICB exclusion criteria for treatment. To conduct advice and guidance, and cover the rota for requests from inpatient medical or surgical wards for specialist input.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.
Job Plan A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical lead supported by the operational management, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on a 10 PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. There is an expectation for some flexibility to exist in job plans to meet the changing needs of the service and maintain safety.
For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as:
8.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work. 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research.
An example job plan is included. There is some element of flexibility to this job plan. The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Register An appropriate higher degree e.g. An MD or PHD equivalent
Desirable
MRCP (UK) qualification or equivalent
Experience Essential
Evidence of personal practice in all areas described by the RCP curriculum for Dermatology. Advanced dermatological surgical skills including nails, head and neck. Full spectrum of prescribing including biologics, DMARDS, and other complex drugs. Has a thorough knowledge and understanding of Good Medical Practice from the GMC and meets its requirements
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.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)