Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Dermatologist

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Job summary

Applicants are invited for a full or part time Consultant Dermatologist post. The post holder would be joining a forward looking, expanding dermatology team, who are looking at innovative ways to address the rising local demand across Torbay. The plan for future dermatology services across the ICO includes more joined up care and an expansion of community-based clinics for patients requiring specialist input without secondary care facilities.

We are looking for a committed, team player who is enthusiastic and proactive. Application from an established Consultant or trainee within 6 months of obtaining Certificate of completion of specialist training (CCST) is welcome. Applicants should hold full GMC registration.

Our broad and inclusive team comprises: 4 Consultants, 5 Speciality Doctors, 2 CESR trainee and a Specialist Registrar. In addition, the team consists of six highly skilled specialist nurses, phototherapy nurses, admin staff and dedicated Dermatology HCAs. The department benefits from a Dermatology department with all team located within the same vicinity, which sits on the edge of the main hospital site.

A pre - interview visit to the department is strongly encouraged.

Informal enquires are welcome to Dr Hannah Cookson (Clinical Lead) - Consultant Dermatologist hannah.cookson1@nhs.net.

Main duties of the job

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and forward thinking full-time (10 PA per week) Consultant Dermatologist.

The successful applicant will join existing Consultants, Dr. Hannah Cookson (Clinical Lead), Dr Clement Ng, Dr Rosie Davis and Dr Alice Walker. The wider team consists of, 5 part time specialty doctors, 2 CESR trainee, a visiting Registrar , 8 specialist nurses, 3 skin cancer nurse specialists, dedicated HCAs and a GPVTS trainee shared with Rheumatology.

About us

Torbay Hospital is a medium sized, progressive and innovative District General Hospital providing acute services to South Devon. We are situated about 2 miles from the centre of Torquay and the dermatology department is based here. The Trust invested in new purpose-built Dermatology facilities and offices in autumn 2017. The Dermatology team now have dedicated consultation / examination suites, 2 minor surgery rooms, phototherapy and team offices. This is located in a separate building at the edge of the hospital site. Additional minor surgery rooms have been retained in the main outpatients of the hospital, along with access to the paediatric outpatient facility.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the department and Dr Hannah Cookson (Lead Clinician).

Why Work With Us

Details

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6852546-M&D

Job locations

Winnicott Centre

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be GMC registered with a license to practice, with CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. Please state you GMC details and CCT date in your supporting information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

To apply for this vacancy, you must be GMC registered with a license to practice, with CCT Specialist Registration or will obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. Please state you GMC details and CCT date in your supporting information.

Person Specification

essentail

Essential

  • NHS experience in the last 12 months?
  • Full GMC
  • CCT Dermatology within 6 months

Desirable

  • experience in Paediatic Dermatology
  • interest in skin surgery
Person Specification

essentail

Essential

  • NHS experience in the last 12 months?
  • Full GMC
  • CCT Dermatology within 6 months

Desirable

  • experience in Paediatic Dermatology
  • interest in skin surgery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Winnicott Centre

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Winnicott Centre

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead - Consultant Dermatologist

Dr Hannah Cookson

hannah.cookson1@nhs.net

01803656547

Details

Date posted

17 January 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6852546-M&D

Job locations

Winnicott Centre

187 Newton Road

Torquay

TQ2 7BA


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