About this role
Job summary
We are looking to appoint a Locum Consultant Dermatologist for 10 Programmed Activities for 12 months, fixed term. This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious dermatology team working in a recently built modern department aiming to give the highest quality of care to the population served by Walsall Health Care NHS Trust and The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust.
The successful candidate will be expected to work cross site at Walsall Manor Hospital and New Cross Hospital.
Advert may close early upon receiving sufficient number of job applications.
Main duties of the job
To assist the current team and have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to provide a high quality of Dermatology Services to patients by continual development of practice in the light of evidence-base, and clinical standards. To partake in Skin Cancer MDT. To provide advice to colleagues in other specialities on Dermatology care. To provide a comprehensive Outpatient service and surgery service To provide clinical support and teaching to resident and speciality doctors, Medical Students and Postgraduate Medical Education. To support and encourage audit and research. To have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients. To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description Job responsibilities
To assist the current team and have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to provide a high quality of Dermatology Services to patients by continual development of practice in the light of evidence-base, and clinical standards. To partake in Skin Cancer MDT. To provide advice to colleagues in other specialities on Dermatology care. To provide a comprehensive Outpatient service and surgery service To provide clinical support and teaching to resident and speciality doctors, Medical Students and Postgraduate Medical Education. To support and encourage audit and research. To have responsibility for ensuring a commitment to maintaining a high quality of service to patients. To actively participate in CPD and personal development plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Basic Medical Degree Full MRCP (or equivalent) Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (Proposed CCT date must be within 6 months or European Community Rights or CESR
Clinical Effectiveness and Experience Essential
Experience of conducting clinical audit Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making Evidence of research experience and published work Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Dermatology A wide experience in Dermatology Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients Ability to offer expert clinical advice on range of problems
Innovation Service Improvement Essential
An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives and issues
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Manor Hospital
Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)