Job summary
Locum
Consultant Dermatologist 10 Pas
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Locum Consultant
Dermatologist on a 10 PA contract for a fixed period of 6 months.
The
role will be based primarily at Chapel Allerton Hospital, although the
successful applicant may be required to work across other Trust sites as part
of service delivery. Applicants must hold Membership of the Royal College of
Physicians (MRCP) or equivalent and be on the GMC Specialist Register or be
within six months of admission to the Specialist Register. Trainees currently
in a UK training programme may also be considered, subject to appropriate
references authorised by the Deputy Medical Director or Clinical Director.
Main duties of the job
The
successful candidate will demonstrate established clinical skills in
Dermatology, along with excellent communication and team-working abilities. A
commitment to teaching, training, and service development is essential.
The
successful applicant will provide consultant-level care across general adult
dermatology, paediatric dermatology, community dermatology, and skin cancer
services, including the assessment and management of melanoma.
Specifically,
the post holder will:
Enhance
the current provision of rapid-access diagnostic skin cancer clinics,
supporting the Trust to meet agreed activity levels and national access
targets.
Support
and enhance the provision of general dermatology clinics, including the
management of complex inflammatory and chronic skin conditions.
Contribute
to the delivery of paediatric dermatology services, as required by service
need.
Support
the ongoing development of community-led dermatology services, including the
refinement of patient pathways and integration with primary care.
Work
collaboratively with medical, nursing, and allied health professional
colleagues across sites within the Trust.
Contribute
to teaching, training, and supervision of junior medical staff and other
members of the multidisciplinary team.
Participate
in service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement activities
within the Dermatology Department.
About us
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as
a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff
and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire
Association
of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital
trusts
from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide
the
best possible care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire
and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change
to deliver the highest quality care. By
working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a
part of that change.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post will be based at Chapel Allerton Hospital. The role will be based
primarily at Chapel Allerton Hospital, although the successful applicant may be
required to work across other Trust sites as part of service delivery.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The
successful applicant will provide consultant-level care across general adult
dermatology, paediatric dermatology, community dermatology, and skin cancer
services, including the assessment and management of melanoma.
To
link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the CSU.
To
contribute to teaching, training, and supervision of junior medical staff and
other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The
post will be based at Chapel Allerton Hospital. The role will be based
primarily at Chapel Allerton Hospital, although the successful applicant may be
required to work across other Trust sites as part of service delivery.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
The
successful applicant will provide consultant-level care across general adult
dermatology, paediatric dermatology, community dermatology, and skin cancer
services, including the assessment and management of melanoma.
To
link with consultant colleagues in other relevant site specialist teams within
the CSU.
To
contribute to teaching, training, and supervision of junior medical staff and
other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Dermatology, along with excellent communication and team-working abilities
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- MRCP or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD/PhD relevant to the subspecialty.
Experience
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Dermatology, along with excellent communication and team-working abilities
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
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).
