Consultant Dermatologist
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Job summary
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic Consultant Dermatologist to join our Dermatology Department at the University Hospitals, Birmingham Foundation Trust based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site. The service is one of the largest in the West Midlands delivering care to over 90,000 patients a year. We provide a variety of specialised services including a regional Lymphoma Service, Mohs micrographic surgery, Teledermatology, Advice and guidance, specialist medical dermatology and tertiary vulval services. The service is delivered by a dedicated team of Consultant Dermatologists supported by junior medics (SpRs and JSDs) and a team of specialist nurses supporting phototherapy, skin surgery, and biologic therapy for Atopic dermatitis, Psoriasis and Hidradenitis suppuritiva.
The post presents an exciting opportunity to develop our medical and surgical dermatology service to meet the needs of our population. The ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team is vital. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will contribute to increasing the national profile of the department.
A strong commitment from the appointee to the Department and involvement with governance and audit is expected.
Main duties of the job
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward thinking and progressive department. If you want to join our team and be a crucial part of our future success, please complete the application form via NHS jobs.
For further details please contact: Shireen Velangi, Consultant Dermatologist and Clinical service Lead Cutaneous Lymphoma Service on 0121 371 5126.
The post holder will be responsible, together with fellow Consultants, Junior Doctors including 4 SpR's and nursing colleagues, for both outpatient and inpatient work.
The post holder will undertake medical dermatology and 2 week wait skin cancer clinics, a surgical list, teledermatology triage and advice and guidance sessions. The post holder will also participate in a rota providing senior cover of emergency work currently on a 1:8 basis from 9-7pm daily although this is currently under review based on clinical need.
The post holder will join the weekly specialist skin cancer Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and we also hold a specialist dermatopathology and medical dermatology MDT weekly on Monday mornings. There is also a vulval MDT held weekly and a Rheumatology/Dermatology MDT held once monthly. The post holder will also participate in departmental operational and governance meetings and audit activities. There is also the opportunity to attend the Royal Society of Medicine Dermatology Section meetings and the Midlands and West Midlands regional meetings including Dermatogenetics and Dermatopathology.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2024
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£93,666 to £126,281 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
304-KA-1078361
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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