About this role
Job summary
Akessa Healthcare requires a Consultant Dermatologist to provide cover across our hospital sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly reputable organisation and to provide the highest standards of care.
An excellent, competitive remuneration package is on offer. The appointee may choose to work as a self-employed consultant under practising privileges or to be employed by the hospital on a sessional basis. There is currently a long waiting list of private patients seeking dermatology consultation and treatment, so full lists are available from the outset. There are also opportunities to pursue niche interests in medical, surgical or laser dermatology.
With a supportive network and a healthy worklife balance, you can expect autonomy and an environment where collaboration is celebrated. Everything is designed to enable our consultant colleagues to care for our patients with efficiency, generosity and compassion.
A harmonious work pattern is part of our wider commitment to improving the quality and experience of working with our team. We therefore welcome open conversations about a working pattern that suits your worklife balance. If it works for you and works for the role, we will do our best to make it happen.
The successful candidate will be provided with appropriate secretarial support for clinical work and diary management.
Main duties of the job
The role is provision of dermatology care to self paying and insured private patients.
The main clinical activities include
- Skin cancer diagnosis and management: a high-prevalence region with excellent referral pathways, and standard surgical excisions in a dedicated procedure suite
- General and complex medical dermatology: acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, paediatric dermatology, inflammatory disease and urticaria
- Optional specialist care: Mohs surgery, CO and picosecond lasers, cosmetic dermatology and energy-based devices
The post will be based at the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital in Aylesbury and The New Foscote Hospital in Banbury. The role involves outpatient clinics and minor skin surgery at both sites.
Applications for a minimum of one weekly session (each session lasting three hours) will be considered.
About us
The Akessa Healthcare Group owns and operates several boutique independent hospitals, including The New Foscote Hospital, the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital and 107 Harley Street.
The New Foscote Hospital was established in Banbury over 40 years ago and has provided services and treatments to thousands of people from across the region. More than 70 consultants, all leaders in their specialist fields, choose to hold their private practices here, working alongside our friendly, highly qualified and experienced nursing and support teams. In March 2024, The New Foscote Hospital was ranked among the top 10 NHS and private hospitals in the UK for patient satisfaction scores, as published by PHIN.
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital was established in Aylesbury in 1832 and has a long history of caring for patients from across the county. Ownership of the hospital transferred to our new management team in January 2023. The site boasts a state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility, including a hydrotherapy pool, virtual reality, zero-gravity and exoskeleton rehabilitation.
Our hospital group is managed and run by clinicians. Our organisation has strong IT, operational, clinical governance and accountancy support. The latest CQC report rated our hospitals as Good across all domains. All colleagues are encouraged to feel empowered and to have an active voice in the management of their services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultant Dermatologist Akessa Healthcare
Our Hospital Group
Extensive renovation of the estate and modernisation of the clinical facilities is under way. Phase one is now complete, with the refurbishment of the outpatient area and reception. Every inpatient and outpatient room has been fully renovated and is air-conditioned. Recent developments include a comprehensive radiology service with CT and MRI, three laminar-flow operating theatres and endoscopy suites.
Clinical Responsibilities
The post holder will share clinical and managerial leadership with the existing multidisciplinary consultant team. An office base with secretarial and administrative support will be provided.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
- GMC registration with entry on the Specialist Register for Dermatology
- Current or previous substantive NHS consultant post
- Full registration, or eligibility for full registration, with major medical insurers such as Bupa and AXA
- Commitment to providing care to private patients during weekday daytime hours
- High level of competence in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer, including dermoscopy
- High standard of competence in skin cancer surgery
- Experience in the use of biologic therapies
- Evidence of the ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
This job description is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties within their scope of practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with entry on the Specialist Register for Dermatology
- Current or previous substantive NHS consultant post
- Full registration, or eligibility for full registration, with major medical insurers such as Bupa and AXA
- Commitment to providing care to private patients during weekday daytime hours
- High level of competence in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer, including dermoscopy
- High standard of competence in skin cancer surgery
- Experience in the use of biologic therapies
- Evidence of the ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Desirable
- Experience of working in private practice
- Optional specialist care: Mohs surgery, CO and picosecond lasers, cosmetic dermatology and energy-based devices
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.
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
The New Foscote Hospital
Address
2 Foscote Raise
Banbury
OX16 9XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://thefoscotehospital.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)