Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Royal Cornwall Hospital's NHS Trust for a Consultant Dermatologist. This award winning Dermatology Department is embracing rapid transformation:
- Shortly to deliver countywide teledermatology hubs throughout Cornwall for two week wait skin lesions.
- Delivering international teledermatology (HSJ Digital 2023 shortlisted)
- CESR School Programme led by the Dermatology Team
You will have the chance to help develop the service, for the patients of Cornwall and Isles of Scilly.
We are looking for expertise in cutaneous allergy, MOHs micrographic surgery, paediatrics, and complex surgery in particular. If you want to join this team AND enjoy the rural lifestyle that Cornwall offers, don't hesitate to contact us to arrange a visit or to discuss our exciting plans for the future with a member of our team!
Main duties of the job
- Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of cutaneous allergy as well as general dermatology
- To share with colleagues responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Dermatology service as appropriate
- Teaching and training of junior staff and medical students where
- To have responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
- To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical Governance and Audit.
- To attend meetings as
- Fulfil duties of weekly timetable
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
- We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
- Agency interest will not be considered until this advert has closed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a license to Practice in Dermatology.
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Attended appropriate Training courses.
- An appropriate higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience and competencies at least equivalent to a SPIN module in dermatology (or be willing to undertake this in the first 2 years of the post)
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Published in peer-reviewed journals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration with a license to Practice in Dermatology.
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining CCT (or equivalent) at time of interview.
- MRCP (UK) or equivalent
Desirable
- Attended appropriate Training courses.
- An appropriate higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate experience and competencies at least equivalent to a SPIN module in dermatology (or be willing to undertake this in the first 2 years of the post)
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT)
- Experienced in Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Published in peer-reviewed journals.
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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