Job summary
The Aspen Centre offers a premier, purpose-built environment designed for consultant-ledexcellence in Dermatology. Based in a modern facility featuring three state of the artoperating suites and thirteen modern consultation rooms, supported by dedicatedphototherapy and patch testing hubs, the service provides a comprehensive infrastructurefor both surgical and medical dermatology.Consultants benefit from a highly collaborative and sophisticated multidisciplinary culture,with weekly specialist MDT meetings, involving OMFS, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Oncology, andPathology to ensure seamless care for complex cancer patients. This integrated approach isfurther enhanced by monthly complex cancer clinics, regular immunosuppression sessions,and a robust paediatric service held across both Cheltenham and Gloucester sites.
Main duties of the job
The Department of Dermatology is seeking a dedicated and proactive Consultant to join our team in this 6 PA role. The focus of this post is to deliver high-quality general dermatology and surgical services, while providing essential leadership and clinical responsibility to the wider multidisciplinary team. While the post spans both Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals, the heart of the service is located at the Aspen Centre. This state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility provides a sophisticated clinical environment, featuring modern consultation suites, and specialised minor procedure rooms for advanced skin surgery. With comprehensive treatment and diagnostic facilities on-site, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to practice in a setting designed for both clinical excellence and professional growth.
About us
The department provides an range of sub-specialty clinics, offering dedicated sessions for eczema, psoriasis,Hidradenitis Suppurativa, hair, nail, vulval, and lymphoma, alongside comprehensive patch testing and photo-patch testing. The phototherapy service is equally robust, equipped with UVB and PDT machines at the Aspen Centre, with accessfor patients at Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Stroud and the North Cotswolds. This clinical breadth is supported by an innovative, restructured nursing model, where a consultant's clinical reach is extended by an ACP led team and expert Clinical Nurse Specialists manage surgical procedures, biologic monitoring, breaking bad news, and systemic drug oversight.With surgical sessions spanning the picturesque locations, and visiting plastic surgeons providing fortnightly on-site support, the role offers a diverse clinical portfolio.
Consultants benefit from a highly collaborative and sophisticated multidisciplinary culture, with weekly specialist MDT meetings, involving OMFS, ENT, Plastic Surgery, Oncology, and Pathology to ensure seamless care for complex cancer patients. This approach is enhanced by monthly complex cancer clinics and cases clinics with regular immunosuppression sessions, and a robust paediatric service held across both Cheltenham and Gloucester sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will run outpatient clinics and/or minor ops lists in the Aspen Centre,supported in clinic by their consultant colleagues. The post holder will also work closelywith our specialist nurses and will occasionally be required to teach our medical studentsand other junior staff.To provide, with other consultants in the specialty, routine and emergency dermatologyservices to the Trust, cover for annual, study and professional leave.1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities To collaborate and work to maintain dermatology services in line with strategicrequirements. To provide, with other consultants in the specialty, routine and emergencydermatology services to the Trust, cover for annual, study and professional leave. To provide consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in otherspecialties in the Trust. To develop a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants inDermatology service accordance with the priorities of the Trust.2. Professional Development, Education and Training
To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medicalstaff, in conjunction with colleagues. To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students,nurses and general practitioners. To participate in the training and assessment of specialist trainees rotating throughthe department To liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in clinical meetingsand postgraduate activities within the Trust Management and Leadership To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trustneeds To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remainingwithin the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary To attend regional and national meetings as necessary To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policiesQuality Improvement To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. Tochange own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics. To be involved in risk management and quality assurance To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents The post-holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit inaccordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. Teaching primary care colleagues, GP trainees, junior doctors and medical students,nurses, and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interestAccountability The post-holder will be immediately accountable to the specialty Clinical Lead andSpecialty Director. Further line management is provided by the Chief of Service formedicine and subsequently the Medical Director Co-operate with the commissioning lead on budget issues
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will run outpatient clinics and/or minor ops lists in the Aspen Centre,supported in clinic by their consultant colleagues. The post holder will also work closelywith our specialist nurses and will occasionally be required to teach our medical studentsand other junior staff.To provide, with other consultants in the specialty, routine and emergency dermatologyservices to the Trust, cover for annual, study and professional leave.1. Clinical Responsibilities/Key Responsibilities To collaborate and work to maintain dermatology services in line with strategicrequirements. To provide, with other consultants in the specialty, routine and emergencydermatology services to the Trust, cover for annual, study and professional leave. To provide consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in otherspecialties in the Trust. To develop a special interest to complement those of the existing consultants inDermatology service accordance with the priorities of the Trust.2. Professional Development, Education and Training
To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medicalstaff, in conjunction with colleagues. To participate in the education and training of junior doctors, medical students,nurses and general practitioners. To participate in the training and assessment of specialist trainees rotating throughthe department To liaise with medical staff in other specialities and participate in clinical meetingsand postgraduate activities within the Trust Management and Leadership To provide medical information for the development of systems appropriate for Trustneeds To participate in departmental consultant and senior staff meetings whilst remainingwithin the framework of the agreed strategy of the Trust and the Department To attend other departmental, Divisional and Trust meetings as necessary To attend regional and national meetings as necessary To undertake all work in accordance with Trust procedures and operating policiesQuality Improvement To promote evidence-based practice. To respond appropriately to NICE guidance. Tochange own and others clinical practice in response to new clinical developments To undertake and supervise relevant clinical audit topics. To be involved in risk management and quality assurance To respond appropriately to complaints and critical incidents The post-holder will be expected to take part in developing clinical audit inaccordance with agreed Directorate and Corporate Clinical Governance programmes. Teaching primary care colleagues, GP trainees, junior doctors and medical students,nurses, and other paramedical staff in the team in speciality and special interestAccountability The post-holder will be immediately accountable to the specialty Clinical Lead andSpecialty Director. Further line management is provided by the Chief of Service formedicine and subsequently the Medical Director Co-operate with the commissioning lead on budget issues
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- On Specialist Register for General (Internal) Medicine and Generic Medicine via CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (Proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview
- European Community Rights
Desirable
- Diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
- Additional degrees
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Ability to manage risk
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to deal with complaints
- Demonstrate initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
- Experience in audit & clinical governance
- Working knowledge of evidence-based practice
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- Practical skills showing aptitude for practical skills
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience in community-based care provision
- Clinical training and experience to that required for gaining CCT in Dermatology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under stress
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Honesty and reliability
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Professional integrity and respect for others, capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards care.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full General Medical Council registration
- On Specialist Register for General (Internal) Medicine and Generic Medicine via CCT or CESR-CP (Combined Programme) (Proposed CCT/CESR-CP date must be within 6 months of interview
- European Community Rights
Desirable
- Diplomas or postgraduate thesis relevant to the specialty
- Additional degrees
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- Ability to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects
- Evidence of participation in Audit and Clinical Governance Programmes
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other staff and agencies
- Ability to manage risk
- Ability to manage change
- Ability to deal with complaints
- Demonstrate initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
- Ability to take part in and respond to appraisal
- Experience in audit & clinical governance
- Working knowledge of evidence-based practice
Clinical/Experience
Essential
- Practical skills showing aptitude for practical skills
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Desirable
- Experience in community-based care provision
- Clinical training and experience to that required for gaining CCT in Dermatology
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to show initiative and enthusiasm
- Ability to work under stress
- Flexibility, able to adapt to changing circumstances
- Honesty and reliability
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Caring attitude to patients
- Professional integrity and respect for others, capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards care.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels
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).
